Nature reserves
From woodlands to wetlands, marshes to beaches, there's so much nature to be explored in Norfolk. We have over 40 nature reserves to explore with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Roadside Nature Reserves
Norfolk is home to 120 Roadside Nature Reserves (RNR), with a combined length of more than 23 kilometres. Many verges contain nationally rare or scarce plant species.
Accessible nature reserves
Limited mobility needn’t mean missing out on nature. Find out more about the accessible features of Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve before you visit.
Momentum grows for new Norwich nature reserve
Plans for our new city nature reserve, NWT Sweet Briar Marshes, are taking shape following the end of the first stage of community engagement.
School visits kick off new Norfolk Broads nature discovery project
Recent visits from pupils from Fairhaven and Acle Primary Schools signalled the start of a major new project to revamp the facilities at NWT Ranworth Broad nature reserve, found 20 minutes from…
Shared vision revealed for Norwich nature reserve
We have revealed the emerging long-term vision for our newest nature reserve, Sweet Briar Marshes.
Nature Reserve Guide - Holme Dunes
Are you a keen birder and would you like to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others? Then this role is for you! We need volunteers to assist visitors in identifying birds and wildlife from…
May on our nature reserves
Reserves Officer Robert Morgan talks through the latest activity on our reserves
Nature Reserve Guide - Cley Marshes
We are looking for volunteers to act as Reserve Guides at our flagship Cley Marshes reserve on Saturdays. The main purpose of this role is to assist visitors in identifying birds and wildlife from…
August on our nature reserves
Reserves Officer Robert Morgan shares his August musings, and reports on rare sights from the Broads and the North Norfolk coast.
June on our nature reserves
Reserves Officer Robert Morgan shares his musings on the ‘June-uary’ just gone, and breathes a sigh of relief over swallowtail numbers.
NWT launch appeal for flagship nature reserve for Norwich
Norfolk Wildlife Trust seeks to raise £600,000, in partnership with Aviva, to protect rare wildlife and connect the city's residents to nature.