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Explore NWT Thorpe Marshes, in the Norfolk Broads, yet on the edge of Norwich in Thorpe St Andrew. It's a charming mix of grazed and ungrazed marshes, ditches and the open water of St Andrew's Broad. Join local naturalist, Chris Durdin, for a meander at Thorpe Marshes and discover the reserve's wildlife. Bring binoculars and a camera if you have them.

Enjoy a guided Spring walk around our stunning Upton Broad and Marshes reserve with our volunteer guide, Di. We will be exploring the natural features of the reserve as we approach the middle of the Spring season, and looking at its exciting range of flora and fauna. This is an informal walk aimed at those who don't have much knowledge of nature and wildlife, but would ...

Join us and learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in the dykes. The experts will be on hand to help you tell your boatman from your beetle larvae.

Join us at our custom-built platform and learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in ponds and dykes. From here, we can help you tell your boatman from your beetle larvae.   

You will not believe the creatures that used to call Norfolk home! Come along and see the remains of some of the amazing beasts that were found here millions of years ago.

Once again we are rummaging in rockpools in search of life. Come along with sturdy shoes and keen eyes and help us carefully investigate the secrets of the seashore. If you don’t know a barnacle from a belemnite, the experts will be on hand to identify your finds.

Learn about our brilliant birds here at NWT Cley Marshes! We will show you how to use binoculars and then we will spend time spotting some of our rare and special birds on the reserve.Please note that this event starts at 10.30am, not 11.30am as is stated in the events leaflet.

Come and explore the amazing world of spirals in nature! We’ll work together to investigate all of the places we can find these twirling patterns. Each activity will take an even closer look so that we can gain plenty of inspiration to make some wonderful whirling spiral-inspired art using whatever we find in around us in the woodland at Sweet Briar Marshes. Suitable...

Join us and learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in the dykes. The experts will be on hand to help you tell your boatman from your beetle larvae.  

Join us at NWT Hickling Broad, while we forage among the foliage and search between the sedge for any minibeast which may be waiting. We’ll be there with our bits and bobs to catch any bug or beast for a closer inspection.