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Hickling boat trip (credit: Jimmy King)

Swallowtail Day - NWT Hickling Broad boat trip (12pm)

Location:
Hickling Broad and Marshes, Stubb Road, Hickling, NR12 0BW
Book
Join our guided boat tour, as we explore the broad in search of swallowtails.

Event details

Date

Time
12:00pm - 12:45pm
A static map of Swallowtail Day - NWT Hickling Broad boat trip (12pm)

About the event

Our guided boat tours will explore the broad in search of swallowtails, one of the UK's rarest and largest butterflies which is only found in the Norfolk Broads.

Please be at the Visitor Centre a minimum of 30 minutes before the scheduled trip departure time to allow sufficient time for booking in and to allow time for the 20 minute walk to the boat departure point (you will be given information relating to the location on arrival).

 

Booking

Price

Reserve entry on the day will be free for all in celebration of Swallowtail Day.

Suitable for

Families, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted

No dogs permitted on reserve. Dogs permitted on public right of way.

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Mobility

Passengers will need to be able to negotiate a high step into the boat so please consider this, along with any mobility issues that you may have when making a booking.

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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Accessibility on reserves

Please be prepared for cold or wet weather. We strongly recommend wearing stout and waterproof footwear and warm, waterproof clothing. To allow for maximum all-round observation the boat is an open craft and during the trip we will be entering some relatively exposed areas of the Broad. Biting insects may be present and you may wish to apply bug repellent. In warmer weather you may wish to bring water, suncream, and a sunhat.

Additional information

Important health and safety information

Events will take place in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Please be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution. In warmer weather, you may wish to bring a hat, sun cream and water.

Refund policy

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk for event updates.