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!
Wildlife Watch - Moths and butterflies
Join us as we seek out these fascinating insects. Which ones will you spot?
Wildlife Watch - Reptiles and amphibians
Join us as we try to spot reptiles and amphibians as they come out of hibernation.
Beach Clean (Cley Beach car park) (3 May)
Help keep Norfolk's beaches pristine for wildlife!
Creative writing outside
Be inspired to write by what you find in the local landscape.
Birds of Hickling walk (28 April)
Join our guide for a leisurely walk around the reserve, along the way we'll be pointing out and listening for birds that inhabit…
Dyke Dipping at NWT Thorpe Marshes
Join us and learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in the dykes.
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.
