Swallowtail butterfly in the Broads (credit: Terry Whittaker/2020VISION)
Patrick Barkham (Credit: Emily Mildren)
Swallowtail Safari with Patrick Barkham (1.30pm)
Event details
Date
About the event
Join Patrick Barkham - President of Norfolk Wildlife Trust, award-winning nature writer for The Guardian, and author of The Butterfly Isles - for a search for one of Britain’s most spectacular and elusive butterflies: the swallowtail.
Found nowhere else in the UK outside the Norfolk Broads, this magnificent butterfly is one of our most iconic and treasured species. On this relaxed guided walk, Patrick will share his expert tips for spotting butterflies, along with stories from a lifetime spent observing wildlife.
We’ll explore the unique wetland landscape of NWT Hickling Broad — a haven for rare species and a stronghold for the swallowtail.
Expect a friendly, informal walk full of wildlife, conversation and discovery!
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.
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.