Common darter
The Common darter is a red, narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen throughout summer and autumn. It is hovers around all kinds of waterbodies, darting out to surprise its prey.
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Common reed
The extensive, golden-brown reedbeds that are formed by stands of Common reed are a familiar sight in our wetlands. They provide an important home for many species, including the rare Bittern.
Black darter
The Black darter is a black, narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen throughout summer and autumn. It is hovers around damp moors, heaths and bogs, darting out to surprise its prey.
Ranworth camera
Enjoy the view across the Broad from Ranworth visitor centre.
Common ragwort
The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.
School visits kick off new Norfolk Broads nature discovery project
Recent visits from pupils from Fairhaven and Acle Primary Schools signalled the start of a major new project to revamp the facilities at NWT Ranworth Broad nature reserve, found 20 minutes from…
Mindfulness walk (8 September)
Join this walk for an introduction to mindfulness and meditation in the outdoors.
Ranworth Broad and Marshes
Wind your way along a boardwalk through wet carr woodland to arrive at our floating visitor centre. Enjoy views over Ranworth Broad and discover more about Norfolk’s Broadland wildlife and history…
The long wait pays off as our osprey finds a mate!
There is now a pair of ospreys at Ranworth Broad, raising hopes for future breeding success.
Ranworth Broad visitor centre
Perched on the edge of Ranworth Broad, our distinctive floating visitor centre emerges from the reedbeds at the end of an ambling boardwalk through atmospheric woodland.
Walk with the warden (23 September)
Join NWT Cley and Salthouse warden George Baldock on a wander around the reserve, taking in the spectacular wildlife along the way.
Common carder bee
The common carder bee is a fluffy, gingery bumble bee that can often be found in gardens and woods, and on farmland and heaths. It is a social bee, nesting in cavities, old birds' nests and…