Boat trip at Ranworth (credit: Jimmy King)
Wildlife boat trips from NWT Ranworth Broad
Discover the wonders of Ranworth Broad and its channels by boat: abundant wildlife, unusual plants, and even the wrecks of wherries sunk in World War II to prevent German seaplanes from landing on the water.
We offer a ferry service running between Ranworth Staithe to Ranworth Broad, day-time and evening routes into the Broad on-board our beautiful historical Norfolk electric reed-lighter boat, Little Tern, and wonderful guided wildlife trips to St Benet's Abbey.
Boat trips from Ranworth Broad run from 1 April until October.
For more information and to find answers to frequently asked questions about wildlife boat trips, visit our wildlife boat trips page.
Ranworth Broad (credit: Matt Wickens)
Ferry: Ranworth Staithe - NWT Ranworth Broad visitor centre
We run a ferry service between Ranworth Staithe and NWT Ranworth Broad visitor centre. The outbound journey from Ranworth Staithe leaves 15 minutes before the start of each 40-minute wildlife boat trip around the Broad (which departs from NWT Ranworth Broad visitor centre). The ferry service runs back to Ranworth Staithe and departs at the end of each wildlife boat trip.
Timetable and pricing
| Ferry trips between Ranworth Staithe and Ranworth Broad visitor centre | Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One way 10-minute trip, departs 15 minutes before and after 10.30 / 11:00 / 12.00 / 12:30 / 1:45 /2.15 / 3:15 / 3.45 | Adult (non-member) | £3 |
| Adult (NWT member) | £2.50 | |
| Child | £2 |
How to book
You can book a ferry in-person at our Ranworth Broad visitor centre or by calling 01692 270479.
Ranworth boat trip (credit: Jimmy King)
Daytime guided wildlife boat trips
Journey around Ranworth Broad on a 40-minute wildlife boat trip, leaving from NWT Ranworth Broad visitor centre. Sailing around the fringes of the Broad, our guides will tell you the story of Ranworth and its wildlife, the history of the Norfolk Broads, and the work we do to protect this habitat. Lucky visitors may get the chance to see kingfisher, common tern, osprey, or the charming otters that call this reserve home.
Timetable and pricing
| Ranworth wildlife boat trips | Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 40-minute trips (10.45am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.30pm)Daily | Adult (non-member) | £10 |
| Adult (NWT member) | £9 | |
| Child (non-member) | £7 | |
| Child (NWT member) | £6 | |
| Family (non-member)Maximum 2 adults and 2 children | £30 | |
| Family (NWT member)Maximum 2 adults and 2 children | £27 |
How to book
You can book a guided wildlife boat trip in person at our Ranworth visitor centre, or by calling 01603 270479.
St Benet's Abbey at dusk (credit: Elizabeth Dack)
Guided wildlife boat trip to St Benet's Abbey
Our wildlife boat trip to St Benet's Abbey is an enchanting guided tour from NWT Ranworth Broad visitor centre to St Benet's Abbey, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the unique Broadland landscape.
Timetable and pricing
| Guided boat trips to St Benet's Abbey | Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Morning 1 hour and 45-minute trip (10.15am-12noon)Thursdays, June - August | Adult (non-member) | £16 |
| Adult (NWT member) | £14 | |
| Child (non-member) | £12 | |
| Child (NWT member) | £11 | |
| Evening 2-hour trip (6-8pm)Wednesdays, June - August | Adult (non-member) | £16 |
| Adult (NWT member) | £14 | |
| Child (non-member) | £12 | |
| Child (NWT member) | £11 |
How to book
You can book a boat trip to St Benet's Abbey boat trip via Eventbrite, Please note an Eventbrite booking fee will be applied to these prices.
Hickling boat trip (credit: Jimmy King)
Boat trips from NWT Hickling Broad
Take a guided boat trip from NWT Hickling Broad and Marshes nature reserve and enjoy the chance to spot iconic Broadland wildlife - from soaring marsh harriers to skulking bitterns.