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Deepdale Podcast

Deepdale Podcast

Written by: Deepdale Camping & Rooms
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Magazine Podcast about North Norfolk & West Norfolk. Episodes focus on the local area, Includes chat about events, wildlife, history, music and any other subjects that take the interest of the team. There are interviews with musicians & artisans, favourite albums, conservation & farming news, and general news from this special part of the world. A great window to the beautiful North Norfolk Coast and the people that live and work there. Hosted and produced by the crews at Deepdale Camping & Rooms, Deepdale Farm, and Dalegate Market.© Jason Borthwick Music Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Deepdale Podcast - Nick Acheson (Writer & Wildlife Adocate) & One Stop Nature Shop Wildlife Update - June 2026

    Deepdale Podcast - Nick Acheson (Writer & Wildlife Adocate) & One Stop Nature Shop Wildlife Update - June 2026
    Jun 9 2026
    Welcome to this month's episode of Deepdale Podcast, our North Norfolk magazine programme. Hosted by Jason Borthwick, it’s June 2026, and in this episode Jason and his guest Nick Acheson (aka The Marsh Tit) enjoy the surroundings of a North Norfolk wood, while they chat about Nick's passion for the natural world. And big thanks to Oli from One Stop Nature Shop for his wildlife update.June could well be our favourite month in North Norfolk (although it has a lot of competition). The long days, some of the best weather, and you get to enjoy the incredible coastline, all without the crowds of the Summer holidays. Norfolk Wildlife Trust, for which Nick is a wonderful ambassador, encourage you to enjoy 30 Days Wild during June, see their website for inspiration. And to help you explore the great outdoors of this beautiful part of the world, we've published our Guide to North Norfolk Beaches, which joins our guides to Cycling, Stargazing, Walking, Watersports and Wildlife Watching.Before you have a listen, here are some suggestions of upcoming events we'd recommend (You can see loads more on our What's On calendar). Wild Yoga Garden opens its doors for wellbeing and yoga events on The Orchard at Dalegate Market. The Pantaloons return to Burnham Deepdale with their hilarious open air theatre ... The (Almost) Complete History of Britain on Saturday 27th June and Twelfth Night on Friday 21st August. Sarah McQuaid plays a gig in our Brick Barn on Saturday 11th July, part of Deepdale Live Music. The Pop Up Shops continue at Dalegate Market, with lots of great artisans and producers. The Jolly Sailors host their annual A Jolly Ale & Music Festival on Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June. Wighton26 an amazing exhibition of contemporary art opens on 2nd July. There are Nelson's Village Tours, markets, runs, wildlife events, craft events, exhibitions and much more all on our website - deepdalecamping.co.uk/events/Enjoy the listen, Nick is a fascinating, passionate guy. And if you do enjoy the listen, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app or directory. You can find an ever growing back catalogue of episodes, with a whole host of interesting guests who love North Norfolk, and know so much about this beautiful part of the world. Please let your friends and family know about this little slice of North Norfolk life.00:00 - Welcome02:33 - Deepdale Podcast Theme Tune by Jess Morgan03:36 - North Norfolk Wildlife Update by Oli Reville, One Stop Nature Shop05:23 - Nick Acheson chatting about North Norfolk wildlife13:15 - Celebrating 100 years of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust18:25 - Working overseas, France and South America22:41 - Growing up in North Norfolk34:23 - Norfolk biodiversity and interconnecting landscapes49:03 - Access to Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserves and how to support them61:01 - Close61:49 - Deepdale Podcast Theme Tune by Jess MorganThanks for listening to this episode of the Deepdale Podcast. Please do leave a review on your favourite podcast app or directory. And please tell your friends and family about our little slice of North Norfolk life.We’ll be back in July with another episode. In the meantime enjoy the back catalogue of episodes, when we’ve chatted with fabulous people about beautiful North Norfolk.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Deepdale Podcast - North Norfolk Open Studios (Nell Dalton, Patricia Mullin, Ken Tidd and Nicholas Elliott) and Abraxas Academy (Nina Bilbey and Charlotte Howarth) - May 2026

    Deepdale Podcast - North Norfolk Open Studios (Nell Dalton, Patricia Mullin, Ken Tidd and Nicholas Elliott) and Abraxas Academy (Nina Bilbey and Charlotte Howarth) - May 2026
    May 6 2026
    Welcome to the Deepdale Podcast, our North Norfolk magazine programme. Hosted by Jason Borthwick, it’s May 2026, and the episode starts with a snippet of the dawn chorus, which is simply stunning at this time of year. The resident blackbird was singing away, circling Jason and the microphone in an inquisitive way while he recorded.This month Jason talks to lots of North Norfolk Artists. First up he chats about North Norfolk Open Studios with four participating artists – Nell Dalton, Patricia Mullin, Ken Tidd and Nicholas Elliott. They chat about their art, their inspiration, and what visitors can expect from visiting artist’s studios and exhibitions around the county in late May and early June.Then Jason chats with Nina Bilbey and Charlotte Howarth at Holkham, two master stone carvers, about their Abraxas Academy, their inspiration, their journeys to becoming artists, and the incredible projects they have and are working on.May is a wonderful time to be in Norfolk. The wildlife is awakening. There are loads of events in the diary including the Lynn Chadwick exhibition at Houghton Hall, the Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Robert Vincent – Live Music Gig in our Brick Barn on 8th May, the Hunstanton Fun Dog Show on 8th May, Shantymen Monday sessions at the Jolly Sailors, markets, Anne Boleyn Walk at Blickling and so much more. You can find a wonderful What’s On guide on our website – deepdalecamping.co.uk/events/Really hope you enjoy the listen, and if you do, then we would love you to leave a review on your favourite podcast app or directory. You can find an ever growing back catalogue of episodes, with a whole host of interesting guests who love North Norfolk, and know so much about this beautiful part of the world. Please let your friends and family know about this little slice of North Norfolk life.00:00 – Dawn Chorus01:20 – Welcome03:23 – Deepdale Podcast Theme Tune by Jess Morgan04:37 – Nell Dalton09:28 – Patricia Mullin15:07 – Ken Tidd and Nicholas Elliott23:55 – Nina Bilbey and Charlotte Howarth, Abraxas Academy45:56 – Close46:17 – Deepdale Podcast Theme Tune by Jess MorganThanks for listening to this episode of the Deepdale Podcast. Please do leave a review on your favourite podcast app or directory. And please tell your friends and family about our little slice of North Norfolk life.We’ll be back in June with another episode. In the meantime enjoy the back catalogue of episodes, when we’ve chatted with fabulous people about beautiful North Norfolk.More info on this episode:deepdalecamping.co.uk/tales/deepdale-podcast-north-norfolk-open-studios-nell-dalton-patricia-mullin-ken-tidd-and-nicholas-elliott-and-abraxas-academy-nina-bilbey-and-charlotte-howarth-may-2026/
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    47 mins
  • Deepdale Podcast – James Spedding (Holkham Forge) and One Stop Nature Shop Wildlife Update – April 2026

    Deepdale Podcast – James Spedding (Holkham Forge) and One Stop Nature Shop Wildlife Update – April 2026
    Apr 1 2026

    Welcome to this episode of the Deepdale Podcast, lovely to have your listening ears. Its April 2026, Spring is here and Easter is this weekend. This month we have a special episode recorded in the Holkham Forge with James Spedding, blacksmith and artisan.

    As this beautiful part of the world begins to wake up, first up we have a wildlife update from Oli at One Stop Nature Shop, and then we dive straight into the chat with James.

    If you enjoy listening to this podcast, then please do subscribe on your favourite podcast app or directory, which is free, and tell your family and friends. We’d also love your suggestions of interesting North Norfolk and West Norfolk folk we should be chatting with. Enjoy listening to this months episode, and don’t forget there is an ever growing back catalogue of episodes to listen to.

    00:00 - Introduction

    00:48 - Deepdale Podcast theme tune by Jess Morgan

    01:51 - One Stop Nature Shop Wildlife Update

    04:22 - James Spedding at Holkham Forge

    20:46 - The Induction Forge

    28:29 - Ironworks for Norwich Castle

    44:56 - LGBT+ Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum

    52:23 - Close

    Thanks again for listening to Jason’s chat with James Spedding. As you got this far we guess you enjoyed what you heard, so why not check out the back catalogue of episodes, which are available on any good podcast app or directory, simply search Deepdale Podcast.

    You can find information about a huge array of events in North Norfolk and West Norfolk on our website – deepdalecamping.co.uk/events/ – including the live music gigs and other events that we host in Burnham Deepdale at Deepdale Camping & Rooms, Dalegate Market and Deepdale Farm. Forthcoming live music gigs include: John Ward Trio on 18th April, Robert Vincent on 6th May, and Ellie Gowers on 6th June.

    We hope you’ll join us for the next episode of the Deepdale Podcast. In the meantime, you are welcome to listen back to any of the previous episodes in the last 5 years. All should be available on any good podcast app or directory, or through our website deepdalepodcast.co.uk If you have suggestions of people we should chat with or places we should visit then please do email podcast@deepdalepodcast.co.uk

    More information: deepdalecamping.co.uk/tales/deepdale-podcast-james-spedding-holkham-forge-and-one-stop-nature-shop-wildlife-update-april-2026/
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    58 mins
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