About the reserve

Southrepps Common is a wonderful place to sit or to stroll on a warm sunny day. It is an increasingly rare example of Norfolk countryside untouched by modern agriculture.   

In spring, the reserve is alive with bird song. It’s a great place to see and hear warblers, including the elusive garden warbler. A good number of butterflies and moths have been recorded on the reserve, and we’re also lucky to have several plants that are unusual for Norfolk.  

The five Southrepps Commons were gifted to Norfolk Wildlife Trust in 2019 by the local Parish Council to ensure their ongoing protection and management. The reserve provides a home to an exceptionally wide range of micro habitats and their associated species.