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Events,
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| Throughout the year we will be running events, including
courses, guided walks, quizzes, activity breaks, festive celebrations and
of course our annual
Conservation Weekend
and Earth Day Most of our winter events
happen midweek and you can decide whether you want to stay 1, 2 or more
nights around the event. To book, please fill
out the booking form for your selected accommodation and note in
'Events, Courses and Activities' which event, course or activity you'd
like to attend. Don't forget that
Sunday Night is BBQ Night at Deepdale,
click here for more information. Accommodation is not
included in the price of events, courses and activities unless
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The Jelly Festival |
02/08/2008
The jelly festival is a day of great music going from folk all the way through to live dance. The event runs from 12 noon till 11pm and will be building through the day. There will be fine local buisneses selling local produce, kids entertainment, jelly given out and money donated will go to The Spinal Injury Assosiation. So come and get wobbly.
For more information on the festival visit: www.myspace.com/jellyfest
Price:
£10.00 per person
Location:
Compton Hall, South Creake, Norfolk
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Wells Carnival Week |
02/08/2008 to
10/08/2008
Wells-next-the-Sea in the heart of North Norfolk enjoys a traditional summer Carnival for residents and visitors. A week of family fun and events culminates in a Carnival Day procession around the town featuring floats, fancy-dress, pull-and push-along vehicles and much more. Traditional seaside activities include a sand-castle competition, town crier competition, gillying on the quay and the crowning of the Carnival Queen.
For more information on the Wells Carnival visit www.wellscarnival.co.uk
Price:
Location:
Wells-next-the-Sea, north Norfolk coast
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Brancaster Staithe Sailing Week |
17/08/2008 to
22/08/2008
Sailing boat racing for adults and children, open to all comers. Participants need to be supply their own boat. For more information visit the Brancaster Staithe Sailing Club website www.bssc.net
Price:
See website for details
Location:
Brancaster Staithe Sailing Club, Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Basic Navigation and Safety Course |
13/09/2008 to
14/09/2008
This new course gives a basic introduction to navigation and safety for
anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and
boatmasters. It is also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and
inshore racers.
A discount of 10% will be given for group bookings of 3+
This course is run by
SailCraft Sea
School. If you would like to book onto the course then
please contact
SailCraft Sea School directly and book your accommodation at
Deepdale once you've confirmed you can attend the course.
Price:
£145 per person
Location:
Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Short Range Certificate VHF Radio Course |
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27/09/2008
Training on the correct
procedure and operation of a VHF radio. Providing you with a licence
to operate your radio. Please note a separate licence may be
required for your vessel. As skipper in charge you will be able to
authorise your crew to operate your VHF radio. This course is run by
SailCraft Sea
School. If you would like to book onto the course then
please contact
SailCraft Sea School directly and book your accommodation at
Deepdale once you've confirmed you can attend the course.
Price:
£85 per person
Location:
Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Go Green at Gressenhall |
28/09/2008
Discover how to reduce your carbon footprint at this celebration of green living and healthy lifestyles organised by Norfolk County Council.
Browse the displays and meet specialists in carbon reduction, recycling, composting, eco buildings and friendly fuels.
For more information visit www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Price:
Adults £7.20, Concessions £6.15, Children £5.10, Museums Pass holders FREE
Location:
Gressenhall Farm and Workshop, Dereham, Norfolk
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Diesel Engine Maintenance |
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11/10/2008
The know how to sort most minor problems that might affect you while on a cruise. We will show you over a variety of different diesel engines, including one boxed to simulate the environment you should expect on board. By using problem solving techniques and providing you with a chance to fix them you will leave this course confident that you will not panic next time! NB SailCraft may not have a model similar to your own and so be sure to consult your owners manual to ascertain the whereabouts of the parts in need of regular maintenance.
All the necessary paperwork is provided on the day and the certificate is part of the RYA Cruising Scheme. SailCraft do not provide logbooks with this course, but they are available from their retail shop. This course is run by
SailCraft Sea
School. If you would like to book onto the course then
please contact
SailCraft Sea School directly and book your accommodation at
Deepdale once you've confirmed you can attend the course.
Price:
£85 per person
Location:
Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Fakenham Races |
24/10/2008
Why not join us for an excellent day out at Fakenham Racecourse. You can watch the National Hunt racing, enjoy the entertainment and other activities, maybe even have a little flutter on your favourite. More information on the racing can be found at www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk
Price:
From £7 per person, Children under 16 FREE
Location:
Fakenham Racecourse, Fakenham, North Norfolk
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Day Skipper Theory Course (Part 1) |
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25/10/2008 to
26/10/2008
Cruising should join this excellent introduction to navigation. The syllabus
guides would be skippers to the knowledge required to navigate around coastal
waters by day.
The 3 weekend course covers charts & symbols, calculation of
tides (secondary port), course plotting, use of GPS, IRPCS (rules of the road) -
and modern electronic navigation systems. There is extensive reading and
coursework, and so we have left time between sessions for you to complete each
module.
You require course notes to complete this course, these are not
included in the above price, but will be provided on the first day of your
course. We will be happy to post them to you, but be sure to bring them with you
when you attend.
This course is run by SailCraft Sea School. If you would like to book onto the course then please contact SailCraft Sea School directly and book your accommodation at Deepdale once you've confirmed you can attend the course.
Price:
£350 per person for 3 weekends
Location:
Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Day Skipper Theory Course (Part 2) |
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01/11/2008 to
02/11/2008
Cruising should join this excellent introduction to navigation. The syllabus
guides would be skippers to the knowledge required to navigate around coastal
waters by day.
The 3 weekend course covers charts & symbols, calculation of
tides (secondary port), course plotting, use of GPS, IRPCS (rules of the road) -
and modern electronic navigation systems. There is extensive reading and
coursework, and so we have left time between sessions for you to complete each
module.
You require course notes to complete this course, these are not
included in the above price, but will be provided on the first day of your
course. We will be happy to post them to you, but be sure to bring them with you
when you attend.
This course is run by SailCraft Sea School. If you would like to book onto the course then please contact SailCraft Sea School directly and book your accommodation at Deepdale once you've confirmed you can attend the course.
Price:
£350 per person for 3 weekends
Location:
Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Seal Pups on Blakeney Point |
01/11/2008 to
31/12/2008
November and December are usually the calving months for the
Grey Seals on Blakeney Point. You can visit the seals by boat from Morston
or Blakeney Quay. For more information visit
www.beansboattrips.co.uk
Price:
£7.50 per adult, £4.00 per child, Group discounts available
Location:
Blakeney and Morston, north Norfolk coast
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Day Skipper Theory Course (Part 3) |
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08/11/2008 to
09/11/2008
Cruising should join this excellent introduction to navigation. The syllabus
guides would be skippers to the knowledge required to navigate around coastal
waters by day.
The 3 weekend course covers charts & symbols, calculation of
tides (secondary port), course plotting, use of GPS, IRPCS (rules of the road) -
and modern electronic navigation systems. There is extensive reading and
coursework, and so we have left time between sessions for you to complete each
module.
You require course notes to complete this course, these are not
included in the above price, but will be provided on the first day of your
course. We will be happy to post them to you, but be sure to bring them with you
when you attend.
This course is run by SailCraft Sea School. If you would like to book onto the course then please contact SailCraft Sea School directly and book your accommodation at Deepdale once you've confirmed you can attend the course.
Price:
£350 per person for 3 weekends
Location:
Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Short Range Certificate VHF Radio Course |
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15/11/2008
Training on the correct
procedure and operation of a VHF radio. Providing you with a licence
to operate your radio. Please note a separate licence may be
required for your vessel. As skipper in charge you will be able to
authorise your crew to operate your VHF radio. This course is run by
SailCraft Sea
School. If you would like to book onto the course then
please contact
SailCraft Sea School directly and book your accommodation at
Deepdale once you've confirmed you can attend the course.
Price:
£85 per person
Location:
Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Fakenham Races |
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18/11/2008
Why not join us for an excellent day out at Fakenham Racecourse. You can watch the National Hunt racing, enjoy the entertainment and other activities, maybe even have a little flutter on your favourite. More information on the racing can be found at www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk
Price:
From £7 per person, Children under 16 FREE
Location:
Fakenham Racecourse, Fakenham, North Norfolk
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Green Up Your Business and Home |
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19/11/2008
An afternoon course (2pm to 5pm) to help you identify ways you can become greener and save money both at work and at home.
The course will include a guided tour of the technologies that Deepdale has already installed, explanation and demonstrations of a range of other technologies available, discussions, useful contacts and many opportunities to ask questions about your specific company or home.
If you are staying the night before this event, why not join us at the Jolly Sailors pub quiz for a meal (at your own expense)
Price:
£25 per person
Location:
Deepdale Backpackers and Camping, Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, north Norfolk coast
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Yachtmaster Course (Part 1) |
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22/11/2008 to
23/11/2008
A course for more
experienced skippers, which takes them up to the theory knowledge
required for the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster practical course in
the RYA Cruising scheme. This course is the natural follow-on to the
Day Skipper Theory course above. By the end of the course you will
have gained the knowledge and be capable to carry out what is
required to make passage across the Channel or sail the
coastal/offshore waters around Britain & Europe. This course is run by
SailCraft Sea
School. If you would like to book onto the course then
please contact
SailCraft Sea School directly and book your accommodation at
Deepdale once you've confirmed you can attend the course.
Price:
£395 per person for 3 weekends
Location:
Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Yachtmaster Course (Part 2) |
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29/11/2008 to
30/11/2008
A course for more
experienced skippers, which takes them up to the theory knowledge
required for the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster practical course in
the RYA Cruising scheme. This course is the natural follow-on to the
Day Skipper Theory course above. By the end of the course you will
have gained the knowledge and be capable to carry out what is
required to make passage across the Channel or sail the
coastal/offshore waters around Britain & Europe. This course is run by
SailCraft Sea
School. If you would like to book onto the course then
please contact
SailCraft Sea School directly and book your accommodation at
Deepdale once you've confirmed you can attend the course.
Price:
£395 per person for 3 weekends
Location:
Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Fakenham Races |
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01/12/2008
Why not join us for an excellent day out at Fakenham Racecourse. You can watch the National Hunt racing, enjoy the entertainment and other activities, maybe even have a little flutter on your favourite. More information on the racing can be found at www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk
Price:
From £7 per person, Children under 16 FREE
Location:
Fakenham Racecourse, Fakenham, North Norfolk
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Deepdale Christmas Quiz Walk |
01/12/2008 to
31/12/2008
Walking Christmas quiz. Pickup your sheets from
Deepdale Information between 1st and 31st December.
All proceeds to
St Mary's Church, Burnham Deepdale
Price:
£1 per sheet
Location:
Burnham Deepdale, north Norfolk coast
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Yachtmaster Course (Part 3) |
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06/12/2008 to
07/12/2008
A course for more
experienced skippers, which takes them up to the theory knowledge
required for the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster practical course in
the RYA Cruising scheme. This course is the natural follow-on to the
Day Skipper Theory course above. By the end of the course you will
have gained the knowledge and be capable to carry out what is
required to make passage across the Channel or sail the
coastal/offshore waters around Britain & Europe. This course is run by
SailCraft Sea
School. If you would like to book onto the course then
please contact
SailCraft Sea School directly and book your accommodation at
Deepdale once you've confirmed you can attend the course.
Price:
£395 per person for 3 weekends
Location:
Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Diesel Engine Maintenance |
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13/12/2008
The know how to sort most minor problems that might affect you while on a cruise. We will show you over a variety of different diesel engines, including one boxed to simulate the environment you should expect on board. By using problem solving techniques and providing you with a chance to fix them you will leave this course confident that you will not panic next time! NB SailCraft may not have a model similar to your own and so be sure to consult your owners manual to ascertain the whereabouts of the parts in need of regular maintenance.
All the necessary paperwork is provided on the day and the certificate is part of the RYA Cruising Scheme. SailCraft do not provide logbooks with this course, but they are available from their retail shop. This course is run by
SailCraft Sea
School. If you would like to book onto the course then
please contact
SailCraft Sea School directly and book your accommodation at
Deepdale once you've confirmed you can attend the course.
Price:
£85 per person
Location:
Brancaster Staithe, north Norfolk coast
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Christmas at Deepdale |
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25/12/2008
Minimum of 3 night stay Come and
join the team at Deepdale for your Christmas celebrations.
Your stay will be relaxed in the beautiful
surroundings of the north Norfolk coast and you'll be cooked Christmas
Lunch by the team. Why not enjoy a walk along Brancaster Beach or
join the annual Christmas Day swim at Hunstanton.
Lunch and a glass of bubbly is covered by the
cost of your stay, any other alcohol you'd like to consume is for you to
bring with you.
We ask each guest to bring a £5 present, which will go
to another person staying, so that you all get to open a present on
Christmas Day.
Dorm beds from £47.50 per person
Double/twin room from £155 for 2 people
(3 nights including Christmas Lunch)
Contact us for prices for other rooms options
including double, twin, triple, quad, family rooms, tipis and camping.
Christmas events for residents of Deepdale Farm
accommodation only
Price:
Dorm beds from £47.50 per person, Double/twin room from £155 for 2 people
Location:
Deepdale Backpackers and Camping, Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, north Norfolk coast
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Roundtable Christmas Day Swim |
25/12/2008
The Hunstanton Round Table Christmas Swim attracts thousands of spectators each year from near and far and has enjoyed fantastic support for 50 years. The event plays a crucial part in many a family Christmas in these parts for both residents and visitors alike and it raises huge sums of money for many charitable causes.
Swimmers assemble around 10.30am and the swim commences at 11am from the Central Promenade.
If you wish to take part in the sponsored swim please contact:
Hunstanton Round Table, c/o Witley Press Ltd, 24 Greevegate, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6AD
Tel: 01485 532543
Price:
Contributions to charity always welcome
Location:
Hunstanton, north Norfolk coast
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New Year's Eve at Deepdale |
31/12/2008
Minimum of 3 night stay Celebrate
the New Year dressed as something or someone from Australian Culture with
the team at Deepdale. If you are unsure of your fancy dress
options, then might we suggest Dame Edna, Crocodile Dundee, a kangaroo or Priscilla Queen of the Desert!
Your stay includes a New Year's Eve Party at Deepdale
- BBQ, bubbly at New Year, party games (including the chocolate game),
any other alcohol you'd like to consume is for you to bring with you.
Dorm beds from £47.50 per person
Private rooms from £155 for 2 people
(3 nights including New Year's Eve Party)
Contact us for prices for other rooms options
including double, twin, triple, quad, family rooms, tipis and camping.
On New Year's Eve we change our no noise policy to 1am,
so you can still party and revel the New Year away!
New Year events for residents of Deepdale Farm
accommodation only
Price:
Dorm beds from £47.50 per person, Double/twin room from £155 for 2 people
Location:
Deepdale Backpackers and Camping, Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, north Norfolk coast
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Green Up Your Business and Home |
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21/01/2009
An afternoon course (2pm to 5pm) to help you identify ways you can become greener and save money both at work and at home.
The course will include a guided tour of the technologies that Deepdale has already installed, explanation and demonstrations of a range of other technologies available, discussions, useful contacts and many opportunities to ask questions about your specific company or home.
If you are staying the night before this event, why not join us at the Jolly Sailors pub quiz for a meal (at your own expense)
Price:
£25 per person
Location:
Deepdale Backpackers and Camping, Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, north Norfolk coast
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Deepdale Conservation Weekend |
06/02/2009 to
08/02/2009
Interested in the countryside
and would like some practical experience on a working farm?
Deepdale Conservation Weekend offers you
the chance to stay on the farm, bed and breakfast provided, in exchange
for two days work (10am to 3.30pm).
A Saturday night BBQ will also be provided to fuel you for Sunday!
If you enjoy the great outdoors and like the thought
of working as part of a conservation team for a couple of days,
please
click here to book in
DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATION (shared dormitory),
BREAKFAST AND
BBQ
You will need:
• to make your own way here Friday, and home on Sunday
• to make a packed lunch for Saturday and Sunday when you will be
working
• to organise your own evening meal on Friday (there are two pubs within
walking distance)
• to be enthusiastic about the countryside
• be prepared to work outdoors and get your hands dirty!
Price:
£10 per person
Location:
Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, north Norfolk coast
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North Norfolk Coast Earth Day |
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22/04/2009
On Earth Day 2009, Deepdale Backpackers and Camping will be hosting a whole range of eco-friendly organisations for an exhibition of environmental technologies.
Plans are still being confirmed, so check back soon for more information.
For more information click here
Price:
FREE to attend
Location:
Deepdale Backpackers and Camping, Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, north Norfolk coast
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Seal Pups on Blakeney Point |
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01/11/2009 to
31/12/2009
November and December are usually the calving months for the
Grey Seals on Blakeney Point. You can visit the seals by boat from Morston
or Blakeney Quay. For more information visit
www.beansboattrips.co.uk
Price:
£7.50 per adult, £4.00 per child, Group discounts available
Location:
Blakeney and Morston, north Norfolk coast
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Roundtable Christmas Day Swim |
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25/12/2009
The Hunstanton Round Table Christmas Swim attracts thousands of spectators each year from near and far and has enjoyed fantastic support for 50 years. The event plays a crucial part in many a family Christmas in these parts for both residents and visitors alike and it raises huge sums of money for many charitable causes.
Swimmers assemble around 10.30am and the swim commences at 11am from the Central Promenade.
If you wish to take part in the sponsored swim please contact:
Hunstanton Round Table, c/o Witley Press Ltd, 24 Greevegate, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6AD
Tel: 01485 532543
Price:
Contributions to charity always welcome
Location:
Hunstanton, north Norfolk coast
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London 2012 Olympic Games |
27/07/2012 to
12/08/2012
We are open as usual during the London 2012 Olympics, so why
not come up to the north Norfolk coast, enjoy the fresh air and big blue skies.
You can always enjoy the Olympics on TV.
Price:
Location:
Deepdale Backpackers and Camping, Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, north Norfolk coast
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London 2012 Paralympic Games |
29/08/2012 to
09/09/2012
We are open as usual during the London 2012 Paralympics, so why
not come up to the north Norfolk coast, enjoy the fresh air and big blue skies.
You can always enjoy the Olympics on TV.
Price:
Location:
Deepdale Backpackers and Camping, Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, north Norfolk coast
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Deepdale
Events, Courses & Activities - We
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