Hickling boat trip (credit: Jimmy King)
Swallowtail Day - NWT Hickling Broad boat trip (11am)
Event details
Date
About the event
Our guided boat tour will explore the broad in search of swallowtails, one of the UK's rarest and largest butterflies only found in the Norfolk Broads.
Celebrate this extraordinary butterfly and enjoy a wonderful boat trip immersed in the wildlife of Hickling. To mark the occasion, reserve entry to Hickling is free all day, giving everyone the chance to explore the reserve at the height of swallowtail season.
Please be aware that you will need to check in at NWT Hickling Broad Visitor Centre at least 30 mins prior to your boat departure time as there is a 1km walk to the boat departure point.
Family Tickets also available (2 adults / 2 children) Member - £30.00 plus booking fee or Non Member - £34.00 plus booking fee. These must be booked as minimum of four individual Family Tickets(2 adult and 2 child). Any additional tickets required must be booked as standard individual tickets.
Booking
Price
Reserve entry on the day will be free for all in celebration of Swallowtail Day.Suitable for
Families, Adults, Experts, BeginnersKnow before you go
Dogs
No dogs permitted on reserve. Dogs permitted on public right of way.
Accessibility
We want our events, and nature itself, to be accessible to everyone. If you have specific needs or requirements, please get in touch at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk so we can support you wherever possible. Please be aware that the natural terrain and access conditions may limit what we are able to provide on site.
Please be prepared for cold or wet weather. We strongly recommend wearing stout and waterproof footwear and warm, waterproof clothing. To allow for maximum all-round observation the boat is an open craft and during the trip we will be entering some relatively exposed areas of the Broad. Biting insects may be present and you may wish to apply bug repellent. In warmer weather you may wish to bring water, suncream, and a sunhat.
Additional information
Important health and safety information
Events will take place in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Please be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution. In warmer weather, you may wish to bring a hat, sun cream and water.
Refund policy
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk for event updates.