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A grandfather and his two grandchildren birdwatch by a reedbed. The man points upwards, while the older child looks through binoculars and the younger child looks across the reeds

Family birdwatching in reedbeds (credit: Guy Edwardes/2020VISION)

Families

Norfolk's amazing wildlife and wild spaces are fantastic to explore and learn about as a family. Join us at our nature reserves and family events to have fun and discover how we can do more for our wildlife.

Boy and grandad at Cley visitor centre

Boy and grandad at Cley visitor centre (credit: Norfolk Coast Partnership)

Visit our nature reserves

Get involved and learn about your local wildlife as a family at our amazing range of nature reserves.

Explore our nature reserves
A young boy wearing a rainbow striped t-shirt completes a fossil puzzle, with a parent helping from behind

Cley Calling Family Fun Day (credit: Frederic Landes)

Family events at Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Norfolk Wildlife Trust runs a programme of wildlife and nature-based family activities at our reserves and other wildlife hotspots, such as West Runton beach. Join us for fun and hands-on activities across Norfolk covering a range of wildlife topics. These are all designed to inspire children to engage with and care for our local wildlife.

Explore all our upcoming family events and find out how to book.

See what's on
Three children stand in a row in a wooded area holding wooden bird boxes and smiling

Wildlife Watch February 2023 bird boxes (credit: NWT)

Wildlife Watch club for families

Wildlife Watch is a monthly wildlife club for families. By taking part in events, children can also earn Wildlife Watch Awards.

Find out more about Wildlife Watch
An NWT team member leans over a net while a boy holds it and looks into it, while another boy stands in front of them looking into another net, as they look for bugs at a nature reserve.

Children taking part in a wildlife activity with NWT (credit: NWT)

Taking action as a family

Looking for ideas on how to live in a more wildlife-friendly way? There are lots of ways that we can all help wildlife thrive at home and get the whole family involved.

Check out some ideas for things your family can do
A blond-haired boy wearing a black coat and grey trousers sits on the ground looking through a camera on a tripod

Family wildlife filming event at Cley Marshes (credit: Frederic Landes)

Family membership

Joining Norfolk Wildlife Trust as a family means helping us to continue our work to protect Norfolk's wildlife. As members, you will get discounts on family events including Wildlife Watch sessions, and an awesome joining pack containing lots of goodies to get you started on your wildlife journey. You will also receive four Wildlife Watch magazines over the course of the year.

Find out more about family membership