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A wooden post with a wildlife trust logo is in a woodland.

Signage at a reserve (credit: Ben Porter)

Staying safe on our reserves

Our nature reserves are special places that nurture protected species and inspire a love of Norfolk’s nature.  

Our reserves are at the heart of our strategy to create a Wilder Norfolk for All – increasing the abundance and diversity of wildlife in our land and sea, and creating more space for nature. 

Wherever you go, we’re committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our visitors to enjoy all our nature reserves and visitor centres. 
 
We take reasonable measures to minimise risks in accordance with these aims but cannot eliminate all risks, particularly where to do so would impact on wildlife and reduce the appeal of these wild, and often remote, places.  
 
We ask that responsibility for visitor safety at our nature reserves is shared between us and our visitors.  

Four people wearing life vests, smiling whilst out on the broads on one of our boat trips

Boat trip at Ranworth (credit: Jimmy King)

You can play your part by: 

  • Observing all notices during your visit. 

  • Being aware of weather conditions and the effects this could have on your visit. 

  • Following any instructions and advice given by our staff and volunteers. 

  • Ensuring that children are properly supervised at all times. 

  • Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear. 

Wild swimming 

NWT does not permit wild swimming on its nature reserves. For more information and advice on wild swimming in the Norfolk Broads visit Outdoor swimming. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our wild spaces and hope you enjoy your visit.