The John Denver bench in Norfolk, England

Dedicated in celebration of John Denver’s life.

The John Denver Bench

Directions to Dersingham Bog, Wolferton, Norfolk.

He will never be forgotten.

Read about the dedication of John's bench on the events page.

The John Denver Bench was completed on 19th June 2006 and stands at the English Nature Reserve on the old sea cliffs overlooking the reserve, at Dersingham Bog, Wolferton, Norfolk.

The members of Friends of John Denver UK, donated £188.50 to remember the life of their dear friend John.

All the installation of the bench was done by Paul & Val Gilbert with support from the site manager, Ash, wardens Chris & Will, and the reserve volunteers.

It is a beautiful place to sit in peace, to look over the SSSI reserve (site of special scientific interest), to enjoy the wildlife such as Deer, Buzzards, Woodpeckers, Swallows, Nightjars, Owls, Dragonflies, Butterflies, Moths and the open countryside.

A perfect place to sit quietly and reflect on John Denver’s life and all the things he did and believed in.

English Nature have leased the 159 hectares (approx 400 acres) off the Queens Royal Sandringham Estate since 1990.The main project at the reserve, with the management team and volunteers, is to remove the non-native Scots Pines, Silver Birch & Rhododendrons. To bring back the fast disappearing Heathers, Heaths and wildlife. It is very important to do this as farming, roads and industry have taken away our Heathland. In the British Isles we have a quarter of the worlds Heathland, so we must preserve this habitat. John Denver often spoke of habitat and how important it is for wildlife, mankind and the world. This SSSI reserve is a prime example where we can work together in saving the world’s habitat & wildlife for now and future generations.

If you would like to visit Dersingham Bog and the John Denver Bench, please see the map for the location.

Dersingham Bog is off the A149, Kings Lynn to Hunstanton road in Norfolk.

If coming from Kings Lynn, turn left (second turning) to Wolferton opposite the Queens Sandringham Estate turning, right at the crossroads and the car park is 600yds on the right.

The JD bench is through the gate and straight ahead for a short walk up the footpath.

More information & photographs can be seen on Paul & Val’s website

There is the start of the project for the John Denver Bench on the Country Roads Walks 2006 page and then follow the contruction and installation on update pages 1, 2 and 3, with the finish on the John Denver Bench page.

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