National Trust - Horsey Windpump

National Trust - Horsey Windpump An iconic building with a fascinating past that stands sentinel over the mere and surrounding Broadland landscape. Windpump open late March to end October.

A climb to the top is rewarded with panoramic views. Balcony open Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.

Last night's sunset over Horsey Windpump and estate, beautifully captured by Simon's Weather Photography 🤩
13/06/2026

Last night's sunset over Horsey Windpump and estate, beautifully captured by Simon's Weather Photography 🤩

Conditions look set to be more conducive for butterflies this weekend, and we’d love you to join us as we celebrate Worl...
12/06/2026

Conditions look set to be more conducive for butterflies this weekend, and we’d love you to join us as we celebrate World Swallowtail Day on Sunday. 🌥🦋

Led by our ranger, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about this stunning butterfly, unique to the Norfolk Broads – and hopefully you might spot one in our wildlife garden 🤞

There will also be some Swallowtail butterfly inspired craft activities on offer, so you can get creative!

This event is free, but normal car parking charges apply for non-National Trust members. Drop-in event, no need to book.

More information about this event: https://rebrand.ly/7un67aq

We’re looking forward to welcoming Tom McKinney and the BBC Radio 3 Breakfast team to Horsey Windpump on Wednesday, as ...
11/06/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming Tom McKinney and the BBC Radio 3 Breakfast team to Horsey Windpump on Wednesday, as they reach the midpoint of their week-long road trip along the coasts of Norfolk and Suffolk.

With classical music at its heart, Tom’s coastal adventure comes to the Norfolk Broads on Wednesday. At Horsey Windpump, he will meet one of the country’s last millwrights and discusses the origins of the Broads with the people whose livelihoods depend on them.

There is live music that is steeped in the stories of Norfolk and the sea, as Tom is joined by folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Olivia Chaney.

You can listen to the broadcast from 6.30am-9.30am on Wednesday 17th June, and the programme will be available on BBC Sounds.

Join us this Wednesday for a free, leisurely guided walk (4.5 miles) that will take in the wildlife and history of the H...
06/06/2026

Join us this Wednesday for a free, leisurely guided walk (4.5 miles) that will take in the wildlife and history of the Horsey estate.

We will be meeting by the ticket office and bookshop at 11 am on Wednesday 10 June and the walk will take about 2 hours to complete.

No need to book, just turn up. This is a free event. Normal car parking charges apply for non-National Trust members.

Voluntary donations to support our conservation work gratefully received.

Sorry, no dogs allowed.

For more information about this event: https://rebrand.ly/72ski8j

Join our walk leader on a leisurely 4.5 mile walk from Horsey Windpump, taking in the old Brograve drainage mill, All Sa...
02/06/2026

Join our walk leader on a leisurely 4.5 mile walk from Horsey Windpump, taking in the old Brograve drainage mill, All Saints Church, and an area of reedbeds and wetland that is rich in wildlife.

We will be meeting by the ticket office and bookshop at 11 am on Wednesday 10 June and the walk will take about 2 hours to complete. No need to book, just turn up.

This is a free event. Normal car parking charges apply for non-National Trust members.

Voluntary donations to support our conservation work gratefully received.

Sorry, no dogs allowed.

For more information about this event: https://rebrand.ly/72ski8j

A big thank you to our brilliant group of Norfolk National Trust volunteers who did a terrific job yesterday of trimming...
01/06/2026

A big thank you to our brilliant group of Norfolk National Trust volunteers who did a terrific job yesterday of trimming back the vegetation to maintain the full width of the accessible path to the viewpoint. We’re very grateful for their help and look forward to welcoming the volunteers back in a few weeks’ time. Thank you all! 🙏

📷 Harriet Picksley

A family of oystercatchers have found themselves a nice little spot for a nest, on top of a pile of gravel near the new ...
30/05/2026

A family of oystercatchers have found themselves a nice little spot for a nest, on top of a pile of gravel near the new electric pumping station. The contractors have fenced the area off so the oystercatcher and its young won’t be disturbed. From the vantage point of the windpump, we think there are three eggs, two of which have recently hatched. We’re looking forward to seeing more of the chicks as they grow, and will hopefully have some more pics of our new neighbours to share soon…

📷 Mark Preston

A Swallowtail on brambles yesterday. These magnificent butterflies, which are only found in a few places in the Norfolk ...
26/05/2026

A Swallowtail on brambles yesterday. These magnificent butterflies, which are only found in a few places in the Norfolk Broads, were regular visitors to our wildlife garden throughout the day.

📷 Richard Steer

25/05/2026

Conditions have been ideal for Swallowtail butterflies with several seen in our wildlife garden and in the area behind the car park this morning 🦋

The sun is shining and it's ! 🌤 Why not 'double up' and combine a visit to Horsey Windpump with a walk to Brograve Mill...
09/05/2026

The sun is shining and it's ! 🌤 Why not 'double up' and combine a visit to Horsey Windpump with a walk to Brograve Mill, which is lovely to do at this time of year 🥾🌸

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Horsey Windpump
Horsey
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