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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Ringstead Downs
One of the largest remaining areas of chalk grassland in Norfolk. The attractive, steep-sided valley of Ringstead Downs is home to a diverse range of wildlife.
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.
Shared vision revealed for Norwich nature reserve
We have revealed the emerging long-term vision for our newest nature reserve, Sweet Briar Marshes.
May on our nature reserves
Reserves Officer Robert Morgan talks through the latest activity on our reserves
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.
Nature Reserve Guide - Cley Marshes
We are looking for volunteers to act as Reserve Guides at our flagship Cley Marshes reserve on Saturdays.
July on our nature reserves
Bob finds a surprise wonder at the A47 traffic lights, and shares wildlife stories from across the county.
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.