Harding’s Pits Doorstep Green is a 7-acre public open space located on a triangle of land at the confluence of the Rivers Great Ouse and Nar in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. In 2004 it was established as one of a nationwide network of ‘Doorstep Greens’ set up by the then ‘Countryside Agency’ (now part of Natural England).

The key characteristic of Doorstep Greens is that they are planned, developed and managed by local community groups – in our case, the Harding’s Pits Community Association, which we operate as a not-for-profit company.

The Doorstep Green is open to everyone throughout the year. We have estimated that it serves a local population of some 6,000-10,000 people. But we think its benefits are shared by all residents of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk – and that includes our flora and fauna!

Since 2004 the site has developed into an attractive mix of woodland, scrub and grassland and has become a haven for urban wildlife. We have now recorded over 100 bird species at the site, nearly 200 plant species, a growing list of invertebrates and a range of mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

In 2025 the site was extended. A ‘community orchard’ was established at the south-east corner of the site, whilst a new space with a feature circle of oak trees was created at the north end. That means that the Harding’s Pits public open space now covers 10 acres!

Our team of volunteers manage the site throughout the year. We have regular workdays. If you would like to join our team, support us in other ways, or simply follow our progress – search this website for more information.

And if you are visiting the site – please remember: Take only photographs, Leave only footprints!