Sweet chestnut
The sweet chestnut is famous for its shiny brown fruits, or 'chestnuts', that are wrapped in a spiky, green casing and make a tasty winter treat. Look for this tree in woodlands in south…
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Horse chestnut
A tall, broad tree of woodlands, roadsides and parks, the introduced horse chestnut is familiar to many of us the 'conker' producing tree - its shiny, brown seeds appearing in their…
Come and discover Sweet Briar Marshes!
We're delighted to be opening our new Norwich nature reserve this weekend and holding a series of free events.
Sweet vernal-grass
Flowering in spring, the cylindrical, densely packed flower spikes of Sweet vernal-grass are easily spotted in a meadow. It also tastes of sweet vanilla and was once a favourite 'chewing…
Sweet Briar FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Sweet Briar Marshes.
High-tech cows aid nature conservation at NWT Sweet Briar Marshes
Six rare breed cattle, sporting the latest in grazing technology, have been released at Norfolk Wildlife Trust's newest urban nature reserve to help with vital habitat management.
Summer at Sweet Briar
Our ambassador, Nick Acheson, reflects on his guided walk at Sweet Briar Marshes.
Sweet Briar Marshes map
Sweet Briar Marshes map audio description.
Sweet Briar Marshes
Situated close to Norwich city centre, Sweet Briar Marshes is a special place, both as a relic of the wet meadows that once ran the entire length of the River Wensum, and as an easily accessible…
Welcome to Sweet Briar Marshes
Transcript and audio recordings describing the information boards at Sweet Briar Marshes.
Sweet Briar Marshes camera
View our wildlife camera streaming live from the inside of a kestrel nesting box on Sweet Briar Marshes.
Autumn at Sweet Briar Marshes
Conservation updates from our Urban Nature Reserves Assistant, Sarah Wilde, this autumn at Sweet Briar Marshes.