Cley and Salthouse Marshes visitor centre

NWT Cley Marshes (credit: Richard Osbourne)

Visitor centre

Cley and Salthouse Marshes

Nature reserve (https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/CleyMarshes)

Hire our space (https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-03/Cley%20Booking%20Form.pdf)

Built into the hillside, our award-winning visitor centre offers panoramic views across the coastline and makes the perfect spot to rest and refuel while exploring this magnificent reserve.

A warm welcome awaits you after a winter’s walk on the marshes. Or you can cool off on a hot summer’s day exploring Norfolk's impressive coastline. Our Cley and Salthouse Marshes visitor centre has something for everyone, every day of the year.

Enjoy a range of locally sourced seasonal food and drinks from our café. Visit our gift shop for nature-inspired gifts and accessories including binoculars, books, bird seed and much more. Discover more about Norfolk’s incredible wildlife at the Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre.

Check out our exciting events programme before you visit.

All profits from the café and shop go towards our vital work – so your visit will help protect this wonderful, wild space for future visitors too!

Facilities:

Gift shop

Shop our range of nature-inspired gifts, including binoculars, books, greeting cards, toys, wildlife products, and much more.

Café

Member of staff working in a cafe, with stands of cakes in the foreground — Cafe at NWT Cley Marshes visitor centre (credit: Frederic Landes)

We serve hot and cold drinks, homemade soups, delicious handmade cakes including gluten and dairy free options, cream teas, toasted tea cakes, and seasonal bakes. We use locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and we offer vegetarian and vegan choices too.

The Gallery

Photography exhibition at Cley — Exhibition at Cley (credit: Emily Mildren)

We host exhibitions all year round by local artists reflecting on the natural world, and the wildlife and wild places of Norfolk.

Cley Spy

Our optics partner, Cley Spy, has a wonderful and extensive selection of binoculars, scopes, and other accessories.

Toilets

Sink and mirrors in the bathroom at Cley — Bathroom at Cley (credit: Richard Osbourne)

Wheelchair accessible and open only during centre opening times.

Events and walks

Learn about this special reserve on one of our regular guided walks and fun family activities, supported by our team of friendly and knowledgeable volunteers.

Events

Car parking

Find out more about car parking at Cley and Salthouse Marshes.

Opening hours

Visitor centre and café opening hours are:

March to end of October: 10am – 5pm.

November to February: 10am – 4pm (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

Please note the café closes half an hour before the centre.

Please see Cley and Salthouse Marshes page for nature reserve opening times.

The outside of a glass building and courtyard on a sunny day

Cley Marshes Visitor Centre (credit: Richard Osbourne)

Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre

Our hub for learning and events, the Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre is where you’ll find events, exhibitions, activities, and interactive displays.

Explore our touchscreens, watch the video wall and find fascinating facts about the wildlife at Cley Marshes and across the stunning North Norfolk coast.

Book yourself a spot at one our events – from guided walks and bird watching sessions, to film screenings and live performances.

Find out more about hiring the centre

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