Cley Calling

Discover the secrets of ponds, puddles, rivers, oceans and more on a walk with Tristan and learn the skills to read water. Drawing on his own experiences as well as the wisdom of Pacific Islanders, Vikings, Arab navigators and other pioneers, he will reveal the clues, signs and patterns in the water all around us and their meaning. SOLD OUT - but you may be interested in Tr...

In this talk Shaun Reynolds will be our guide to the winter night skies. He will explore images of galaxies, emission nebula and star clusters and share practical advice on how to produce your own photographs, including how to capture the Milky Way.

The bestselling author shows how to achieve a level of awareness to sense direction from stars and plants, forecast weather from woodland sounds and predict the next action of an animal from its body language.

Come and make a festive willow Christmas tree and reindeer in this workshop with local artist, Karen Lawrence. Once completed there will be time to decorate your creations! Feel free to bring along your own or decorations will be available to buy at an additional cost. SOLD OUT - second date added on 12 December

Sam Lee is a Mercury Prize nominated folk singer, song collector and nature lover who fuses the roots of tradition and the ambition to connect the nation deeper with nature and our environment.

Help us to clean up our shore to benefit coastal wildlife. There are always lots of exciting wildlife and mysterious marine objects to be found on the shore too. In the event of adverse weather, please contact the visitor centre in advance to check for cancellations.  All equipment provided.

Draw inspiration from this living landscape and create some unique Christmas decorations from natural materials.

What better way to spend a winter afternoon than with mince pies, mulled wine and some winter warmers courtesy of the Norfolk Broads. “Young female quartet the Norfolk Broads are strong storytellers... Their close harmonies brought a witty feminist take to a well-curated set of tales of impotence, greedy landlords, and the joys of a single life.” The Guardian

The Norfolk coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, boasts some of the darkest skies in the country. Norwich Astronomical Society will be on hand with their powerful telescopes to identify the many spectacles of the night sky. One of their experts will also be giving an introductory talk exploring the wonders of stargazing. Hot drinks and hot food will be available for...

This year, Cley Marshes will be taking part in the National Lottery #ThanksToYou campaign, giving something back to National Lottery players for their support for National Lottery supported projects. National Lottery players presenting their tickets will be granted free access to the reserve on the day as a thank you for the work the Hertigate Lottery Fund has supported at C...