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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.

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Posted: 17th Jul 2026

In the country’s driest and flattest county, you’ll find a series of spring-fed chalk rivers that…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy

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Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph

A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy

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Wroxham Barns

Wroxham Barns is an award-winning, charming destination for families and visitors of all ages,…

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Wroxham Barns

Wroxham Barns is an award-winning, charming destination for families and visitors of all ages,…

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With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…

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Beans Boats - Seal Trips

With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…

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Holkham

Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.

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Holkham

Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.

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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…

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Norfolk Paddle Adventure

Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader

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North Norfolk Railway

From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…

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NT Sheringham Park

Sheringham Park is the most complete and best preserved example of a park and house designed by the…

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NWT Cley Marshes

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…

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NWT Foxley Wood National Nature Reserve

Foxley wood is Norfolk’s largest remaining ancient woodland, famous for its bluebells which carpet…

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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…

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NWT Ranworth Broad

In the heart of the broads, Ranworth’s impressive visitor centre and wild boat trips hold plenty of…

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Searles Sea Tours

Searles Sea Tours run unique and exciting seal safaris and coastal trips, two famous amphibious…

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