OCTOBER 2008
At Thornham you can take a gentle stroll along the surfaced foot path or pick up a Thornham Walk's map from the car park and go further afield. The cattle are still on the Park, they are prize winning Limousins (with one or two Belgian Blues) they will soon be taken in for the winter.
Follow the path as it meanders through the woods, you may see
spindle
a few blackberries, although they are nearly over
there should still be some haws
and some sloes
look out for fungi, it is quite a good year this year. You might like to come on the Thornham Walks Fungi Foray on Sunday 19th October (booking essential, please ring 01379 78345)
When you reach the Walled Garden, it is worth having a look inside. The garden is maintained by the clients who come to the garden for horticultural therapy. They range in age from 15 to over 50. Some clients enjoy mowing the grass, some pick the fruit which is sold to visitors and in a shop in Eye. Some have their own vegetable plots. Cooking is a popular activity and fruit and vegetables grown in the garden is made into jams, jellies and preserves to be sold to visitors. They make delicious soup and apple cakes for their own lunches.
Return to the surfaced path and take a look at the Folly. Look carefully and notice that it is made of recycled pieces from the local church.
Wander off the path along one of the grassy rides, or return to the car park. We do hope you enjoy your autumn walk at Thornham
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