Current as of: August 31, 2024 - 21:08
Current as of: August 31, 2024 - 21:08
1 out of 7 - Easy
Spend a long weekend in Norfolk, refining your skills with a camera under the expert tutelage of renowned photographer Paul Goldstein. You’ll stay on a private farm with five-star facilities, which has been in the family of Paul’s cousin for almost a century. We’ve organised these photo workshops to coincide with spring tides at RSPB Snettisham, when more than 100,000 birds produce an acrobatic aerial display appropriately called a spectacular.
The whole coastline, and indeed North Norfolk, is wonderfully photogenic and although this may not be the Masai Mara Conservancies or the Poles – where Paul leads some of our other photographic trips – it is an extremely enjoyable few days in good company and a fantastic venue.
This photographic workshop has been covered by the Sunday Times, the Independent and BBC Wildlife films.
Highlights
This trip is rated Activity Level 1 (Easy). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page.
There will be two early starts and some long days. This trip is not considered to be physically demanding but reasonable fitness levels are required. It is a good healthy walk to the birds in Snettisham. This bird spectacular is among the finest avian sights in Europe and less than an hour from the farm. There are also opportunities for some coastal photography, plus other scenic moments in and around the farm. Paul knows this area almost as well as the Masai Mara and will be doing his best to maximise your time in this beautiful part of East Anglia.
Adult min age: 16
Min group size: 6
Max group size: 10
Our trip begins at Castle Farm in Norfolk. Please arrive by midday to be ready for the afternoon activities on the same day.
Full-day photography activities led by Paul Goldstein.
We enjoy some more photography activities in the morning. Following a late brunch, we say our goodbyes in the afternoon.
Carrick’s at Castle Farm is an award-winning guesthouse on the River Wensum, in an unspoiled area of the mid-Wensum Valley. It’s the family home of the Carricks, who have been there for almost a century, plus it’s a working farm with a small herd of Lincoln red pedigree cattle, commercial stock and a couple of dogs.
The house itself has a sitting room, a great place to gather with the group, and a 12-seater dining room with a dangling chandelier above the table. The rooms are individually designed with a traditional style and plenty of character.
Single supplement from £ 85
All meals and soft drinks are included. If you want to bring your own alcohol, there are plenty of fridges for this. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking. Breakfasts are locally sourced and grown-up size as are dinners.
Transportation will be self-drive. Parking charges will have to be paid locally.
Carrick’s at Castle Farm is about a 2hr 30min drive from London and only accessible by car.
The address is:
Carrick’s at Castle Farm
Swanton Morley
Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 4JT
From the A47, take the B1147 (signposted) to Swanton Morley. At Darby’s Free House, take the Elsing Road. After half a mile, you will see the sign for Castle Farm on the left-hand side of the road.
Please arrive by midday to be ready for the afternoon activities on the same day.
Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.
Location start: Norfolk
Location end: Norfolk
Please also bring your 10 best wildlife images for a little brave clinic action.
Travellers from the US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter the United Kingdom. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.
Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.
There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for polio, tetanus and rabies (bat lyssavirus). Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.
United Kingdom's time zone: Europe/London (UTC +01:00)
United Kingdom's electricity: Plug type G (three rectangular pins) – 230V, 50Hz
United Kingdom's currency: Pound sterling (GBP)
Although optional, a tip for the leader at the end of the trip is greatly appreciated.