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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
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… The Broads National Park are 125 miles of navigable, lock-free waterways, a paradise for…
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…
100 things to do on the Norfolk coast
Posted: 1st May 2026
You’re coming to the Norfolk coast and you haven’t done your research yet. Don’t despair. Let the…
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World Horse Welfare Hall Farm
Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm
World Horse Welfare Hall Farm
Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm
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…
The Brisley Bell
Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms… Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…
The Brisley Bell
Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…
Norfolk Paddle Adventure
Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader
Norfolk Paddle Adventure
Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader
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Swann Cottage - Worstead Estate
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Natural wonder of Norfolk: Chalk Reef
Dubbed ‘Britain’s Great Barrier Reef’, the Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed, created when dinosaurs ruled the… Dubbed ‘Britain’s Great Barrier Reef’, the Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed, created when dinosaurs…
Natural wonder of Norfolk: Chalk Reef
Dubbed ‘Britain’s Great Barrier Reef’, the Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed, created when dinosaurs ruled the…
Horsey Windpump
Fully restored and once again standing proud over the broadland landscape, Horsey Windpump is… Fully restored and once again standing proud over the broadland landscape, Horsey Windpump is…
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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
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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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