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Jon Hawkins

Kids go free this Easter!

Plan your day

What will you discover at our visitor centres this Easter?

We're here to help you have a wilder day out this Easter, with free child admission to all Norfolk Wildlife Trust nature reserves and visitor centres. So, what are you waiting for? Pick a visitor centre and plan your trip today. There's so much to enjoy: from immersing the whole family in nature, to taking part in events and activities, booking a boat trip, or relaxing and treating yourself to a delicious snack.

All our visitor centres and nature reserves are open throughout Easter - including both bank holidays.

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VISIT

Cley Marshes

Events, a cafe and plenty of beach to explore! Our award-winning visitor hub also includes an interactive wildlife education centre.
A young girl crouches on the ground while pointing at a minibeast chart
EXPLORE

Hickling Broad

Home to a spectacular variety of wildlife and a great range of family events, Hickling is a wonderful place for a walk and a picnic.
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DISCOVER

Ranworth Broad

Enjoy wonderful wildlife and exciting activities at our unique floating visitor centre! A boat trip is the best way to experience Ranworth.
Ranworth Broad floating visitor centre surrounded by reeds with little pink flowers.

Ranworth Broad Visitor Centre (credit: Tom Mackie)

NWT Ranworth Broad - opening Wednesday 1 April!

NWT Ranworth Broad visitor centre opens for the season on Wednesday 1 April, ready for some Easter holiday fun. 

Enjoy a walk through the reedbed before arriving at a unique floating visitor centre complete with family discovery area, interactive displays, and the opportunity to buy books, gifts, and delicious refreshments. 

Ranworth Broad is a wonderful place to enjoy learning about the wildlife of the Broads - why not make your day out even more memorable and book onto a brilliant boat trip? 

Visit NWT Ranworth Broad

Plan your trip

Four people wearing life vests, smiling whilst out on the broads on one of our boat trips
BOAT TRIPS

Bob along the Broads

Book your place on a boat trip around Hickling or Ranworth Broad. You could spot kingfishers, otters, or even an elusive bittern!
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ADVENTURE

Discover Ranworth

Calling all adventurers! Grab an activity book from the visitor centre and explore with our 'Discovering Ranworth' nature trail.
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EVENTS

Attend an amazing event

From dyke dipping to minibeast hunting, our Wilder Learning team run a busy calendar of educational and (most importantly) fun events.

FAQs

How do I redeem the 'kids go free' offer?

Children get free admission to all Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserves all year, with no vouchers or coupons necessary. When you arrive at one of our visitor centres, simply pay for any adult admissions to the reserve and you will not be charged for your young explorers. 

Who can benefit from free admission?

Anyone aged 16 and under! Children can enjoy free entry to our reserves until their seventeenth birthday, when they will need to purchase an adult ticket instead. Remember - kids visit Norfolk Wildlife Trust nature reserves for free all year round! 

How can I support Norfolk Wildlife Trust?

If you and your family enjoy visiting our nature reserves and would like to help us protect Norfolk's special wild places, consider becoming a member. In return for a monthly or annual donation, you'll receive free entry to all of our reserves and visitor centres, four mailings a year (including our fantastic Tern magazine) and a copy of our nature reserves handbook, which includes seasonal highlights and guides to visiting our reserves.

If you choose to become family members, your membership includes any number of children aged 16 and under, and exclusive Wildlife Watch membership for young wildlife enthusiasts!