About the event

Join us for a 90 minute guided boat trip and journey into the wild heart of Broadland. This unique excursion offers the opportunity to experience the peace and beauty of Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve in winter, while seeking out the remarkable array of wildlife that thrives here during the colder months.

During the trip we hope to see gatherings of wintering waterfowl, including tufted duck, pochard, mute swan, coot and several dabbling duck species. With a little luck, rarer visitors such as scaup, goosander, and a variety of grebes may make an appearance. We will keep an eye to the skies for flocks of pink-footed geese and winter thrushes, while numerous raptors hunt across the reedbeds and marshes before heading to their evening roost at Stubb Mill. There is always the possibility of rarer sightings too – from the elusive bittern and Broadland’s resident cranes, to otters and even red and Chinese water deer.

This immersive winter journey promises to be a memorable encounter with the wild side of the Norfolk Broads. 

Before or after your journey why not treat yourself to a warming meal at our pub, the Pleasure Boat Inn, Hickling (just a 5 min drive from the reserve) - to book a table call 01692 780660.

This event is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.