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Norfolk is a standout county for nature, with coastline, wetlands, woodland and wide skies creating a landscape that changes through the seasons. It’s one of the UK’s best places to spot seals, with boat trips and shoreline viewpoints that bring you close without disturbing the wildlife. Inland, protected wetlands and nature reserves offer brilliant birdwatching and rare species, especially during migration and winter months. Whether you’re following a trail, taking a guided trip or simply keeping your eyes open on a walk, Norfolk rewards curiosity with moments that feel quietly unforgettable.
Nature + Wildlife Stories & Inspiration
Natural wonder of Norfolk: River Wensum and chalk…
Posted: 17th Jul 2026
In the country’s driest and flattest county, you’ll find a series of spring-fed chalk rivers that… In the country’s driest and flattest county, you’ll find a series of spring-fed chalk rivers…
Natural wonder of Norfolk: River Wensum and chalk streams
Posted: 17th Jul 2026
In the country’s driest and flattest county, you’ll find a series of spring-fed chalk rivers that…
How were the Broads made
Posted: 2nd Jul 2026
The Broads National Park are 125 miles of navigable, lock-free waterways, a paradise for wildlife…
Discover Norfolk's National Trust Summer Gardens
Posted: 9th Jun 2026
Where summer blooms and time slows down: Explore National Trust summer gardens in Norfolk that…
Top Nature + Wildlife Attractions
Hilltop Outdoor Centre Accommodation
Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers… Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…
Hilltop Outdoor Centre Accommodation
Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…
Beans Boats - Seal Trips
With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with… With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals…
Beans Boats - Seal Trips
With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…
Martham Ferry Day Boat Hire
Electric Day Boat Hire on the Norfolk Broads Electric Day Boat Hire on the Norfolk Broads
Waveney River Tours & Day Boats
Waveney River Tours have been sailing on the Broads & Rivers in Norfolk and Suffolk since 1970. Waveney River Tours have been sailing on the Broads & Rivers in Norfolk and Suffolk since 1970.
Waveney River Tours & Day Boats
Waveney River Tours have been sailing on the Broads & Rivers in Norfolk and Suffolk since 1970.
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Date: 25th Aug - 27th Aug 2026
A laid-back, traditional forest school in Norfolk, in the beautiful ancient woodlands adjacent to… A laid-back, traditional forest school in Norfolk, in the beautiful ancient woodlands adjacent…
Date: 1st Aug - 1st Aug 2026
Join us for an after-dark evening of discovery where you will be able to spot and learn the… Join us for an after-dark evening of discovery where you will be able to spot and learn the…
The Granaries
Beautiful self-catering holiday cottages on the Norfolk Broads, pet-friendly, with indoor heated… Beautiful self-catering holiday cottages on the Norfolk Broads, pet-friendly, with indoor…
The Granaries
Beautiful self-catering holiday cottages on the Norfolk Broads, pet-friendly, with indoor heated…
Date: 4th Sept - 4th Sept 2026
Join us at Sculthorpe Moor for a Terrarium Workshop hosted by Leslie Terrance Plant Shop. Join us at Sculthorpe Moor for a Terrarium Workshop hosted by Leslie Terrance Plant Shop.
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NWT Sweet Briar Marshes
Situated close to Norwich city centre, Sweet Briar Marshes is a special place, both as a relic of…
Norfolk Paddle Adventure
Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader
North Norfolk Railway
From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…
NT Sheringham Park
Sheringham Park is the most complete and best preserved example of a park and house designed by the…
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…
NWT Foxley Wood National Nature Reserve
Foxley wood is Norfolk’s largest remaining ancient woodland, famous for its bluebells which carpet…
NWT Hickling Broad and Marshes National Nature Reserve
The largest of the Norfolk Broads, NWT Hickling Broad is a year-round haven for many of the UK's…
NWT Ranworth Broad
In the heart of the broads, Ranworth’s impressive visitor centre and wild boat trips hold plenty of…
Searles Sea Tours
Searles Sea Tours run unique and exciting seal safaris and coastal trips, two famous amphibious…
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