NWT Holme Dunes NNR

One of the north Norfolk coast’s most attractive landscapes, with a tangible air of fragility. Its location makes it an important bird watching site and 320 species have been seen.

What to look for: Spring/summer avocet, little tern, black-tailed godwit, ring ouzel. Natterjack toad. Autumn/winter wigeon, pink footed goose, brent goose, snow bunting, long tailed duck, Slavonian grebe, twite, spotted redshank, redstart, pied flycatcher. Year round curlew, bar-tailed godwit, knot, ringed plover, redshank, lapwing.

Facilities: Visitor centre with information, displays, books, gifts and refreshments. Three birdwatching hides overlooking grazing marsh and pools, with disabled access to the first. Information boards. WildlifeDetective Bumbags for children are free to hire. Reserve leaflet. Extensive walks. The long distance coastal footpath runs through the site.

Directions: NWT Holme Dunes is located where the Wash meets the North Sea. Leave Hunstanton heading north on the A149 coast road. Signs to the nature reserve are on the left just before Holme next the Sea. As the roads ends turn right down the gravel track and follow round until the car park adjacent to the visitor centre. Please park in the NWT car park on the left.
Postcode: PE36 6LQ

Opening: Nature reserve open year round from 10am to 5pm. There is a small charge for entry; free for children and NWT members. The visitor centre is open daily 10am to 5pm April to October and weekends November to March. Call 01485 525240 for further information.

Access: Entrance to the nature reserve and start of the trails are beside the visitor centre.

Did you know? The sand dunes here are very susceptible to erosion and NWT works hard to stabilise them. The pine trees planted here help prevent landward creep. There were once plans for a Butlins holiday camp here!