Boy and grandad at Cley visitor centre (credit: Norfolk Coast Partnership)
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Get out in nature
What are you waiting for? Not only are we spoilt for choice in Norfolk with a rich variety of habitats, glorious beaches, and rare species, but we also happen to have both the oldest and smallest nature reserves in the UK!
At Norfolk Wildlife Trust, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to experience our wildlife and wild places. Not only is there so much out there to learn and explore, but getting out in nature can be an incredible boost to our mental well-being.
Explore our full list of reserves and experience these benefits for yourself!
Featured reserves
Hickling boat trip (credit: Jimmy King)
Boat trips
Explore the wonderful waterways of the Norfolk Broads with regular guided wildlife boat trips at NWT Hickling Broad and NWT Ranworth Broad.
Journey into the hidden heart of the broads and discover wildlife-rich marshes, reedbeds and wet woodlands – home to dazzling dragonflies, vibrant fenland flowers, and flocks of winter wildfowl.
Upcoming events
We put our heart and soul into our events programme: it's chock-full of outdoor adventures, workshops, craft sessions, and family activities, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Get just that little bit closer to nature and book a spot on to one (or more) of our events before they sell out!
Wilder Communities: How to get the best outcomes for wildlife from planning decisions where you live
Discover some top tips on how to get the best outcomes for wildlife from planning decisions in your community.
Wilder Communities - Raising your project's profile in the media
Learn more about how to work with local media to raise awareness of your wildlife project or group.
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Youth practical conservation session
Are you 11-17? Do you enjoy being outdoors? Are you interested in wildlife and nature? Then this could be the session for you!
Wilder Communities - Pond condition assessment and management planning
Learn how to decide if a pond is in good ecological condition or if it needs restoration work to enhance its value for wildlife.
Hoe bird walk (19 October)
Wildlife lovers, come and help us record birds at our Hoe Rough reserve.
The Jewel Hunter: in search of the world's pittas
Local birder Chris Gooddie shares his global quest to see all pitta species in a year, including one thought to have been extinct for 50…
Indoor activities
Do you have difficulties getting around on reserves, just don't fancy the weather today or are you craving a cuppa and some cake? Check out our visitor centres.
Or if you can't make it to a reserve at all, you can catch up with some of the wildlife action from the comfort of your home with our wildlife cameras.
