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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
10 reasons to book an Autumn break in Norfolk
Posted: 1st Sept 2026
Looking for an Autumn break in Norfolk? Nourish your mind and your taste buds with a relaxing break… Looking for an Autumn break in Norfolk? Nourish your mind and your taste buds with a relaxing…
10 reasons to book an Autumn break in Norfolk
Posted: 1st Sept 2026
Looking for an Autumn break in Norfolk? Nourish your mind and your taste buds with a relaxing break…
Where to see the seals in Norfolk
Posted: 31st Aug 2026
Norfolk is home to the largest seal colony in the British Isles and you can visit them on daily…
Natural wonder of Norfolk: Chalk Reef
Posted: 20th Aug 2026
Dubbed ‘Britain’s Great Barrier Reef’, the Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed, created when dinosaurs ruled the…
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The Bug Parc, BugzUK
The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful… The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and…
The Bug Parc, BugzUK
The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…
Hippersons Boatyard
All Experiences available Tuesday to Saturday - Explore by dayboat or our unique Pedal boat for 2. All Experiences available Tuesday to Saturday - Explore by dayboat or our unique Pedal boat…
Hippersons Boatyard
All Experiences available Tuesday to Saturday - Explore by dayboat or our unique Pedal boat for 2.
WWT Welney Wetland Centre
Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart… Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the…
WWT Welney Wetland Centre
Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart…
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
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Paul Dickson Tours
Paul Dickson Tours runs guided walking tours in Norwich, Cromer and the Broads National Park. Paul Dickson Tours runs guided walking tours in Norwich, Cromer and the Broads National Park.
Paul Dickson Tours
Paul Dickson Tours runs guided walking tours in Norwich, Cromer and the Broads National Park.
Ivy Farm Holiday Park
Set in the heart of a conservation area known as 'Poppyland'. Family run for 50 years. We offer… Set in the heart of a conservation area known as 'Poppyland'. Family run for 50 years. We…
Ivy Farm Holiday Park
Set in the heart of a conservation area known as 'Poppyland'. Family run for 50 years. We offer…
Where to rockpool and fossil hunt in Norfolk
When you’re on the Norfolk coast there’s nothing more magical than exploring the depths of a… When you’re on the Norfolk coast there’s nothing more magical than exploring the depths of a…
Where to rockpool and fossil hunt in Norfolk
When you’re on the Norfolk coast there’s nothing more magical than exploring the depths of a…
Beach Stays
Beach Stays brings together a handpicked collection of beach holiday homes across the UK and… Beach Stays brings together a handpicked collection of beach holiday homes across the UK and…
Beach Stays
Beach Stays brings together a handpicked collection of beach holiday homes across the UK and…
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Paul Dickson Tours
Paul Dickson Tours runs guided walking tours in Norwich, Cromer and the Broads National Park.
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…
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes
Situated close to Norwich city centre, Sweet Briar Marshes is a special place, both as a relic of…
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