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Hidden away near Surlingham in the heart of the Broads, Wheatfen is a magical nature reserve just waiting to be discovered. Visit our website for more info.

Home to swallowtails, otters and other incredible species. Independently-owned and free to enter.

18/10/2026

Over the autumn and winter you may come across what seems to be piles of dumped reed on our footpaths. This is not the work of lazy Wardens, we put cut vegetation onto boggy patches of path to make them easier to walk on! So please give them a good stomp as you walk over them and they will soon break down and help us to keep our paths open for longer.

16/10/2026

It might look like the wardens have been making a mess but these piles of cut reed and sedge are actually covering up the softer patches of our low lying paths. Now it's getting wetter we need to reinforce some of the paths and wellies are often needed at high tide.

15/10/2026

Check out our wonderful Warden Lewis talking about Ted Ellis and Wheatfen on BBC Radio Norfolk's series 'Secret Norfolk'! 📻
Listen at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0pdlrvv

14/10/2026

There is a peaceful energy at Wheatfen this October. We have been enjoying sunny weather and still water while working with our volunteers. A few otters have been spotted recently, so don't forget to keep your eyes peeled!

12/10/2026

As the seasons change, so does the wildlife here at Wheatfen. Autumn is the perfect time to watch our winter migrant birds return, such as Redwings, who migrate from from Iceland, the Faroes and Scandinavia to spend the winter here. As you explore Wheatfen this autumn keep your eyes peeled and add your sightings to our board in the car park!

08/10/2026

On Thursday 29th October we will be running two Family Woodland Discovery sessions! Join our morning or afternoon session to enjoy a range of autumnal crafts, go hunting for minibeasts and learn more about the wonderful things living in our woodland. The session includes making your very own bug house to take home with you!

Under 16s free - accompanying adults £2.50. Adult supervision required at all times. Visit www.wheatfen.org/family-woodland-discovery for tickets.

07/10/2026

This morning Wheatfen was shrouded in mist, creating a spooky atmosphere that definitely signalled autumn is here. The birds were not distracted by the mist, and I was lucky to get views of Great Spotted and Green Woodpeckers, a Treecreeper and many Robins and Blue T**s and I walked through the reserve.

05/10/2026

One of our amazing volunteers caught this video of a bat catching a moth here at Wheatfen this September! At least seven bat species are found at Wheatfen, showing that we have a diverse mixture of suitable habitats for them to nest and feed in. Have you been able to see bats this year?
🎥 - Steve Senior

03/10/2026

Today we had a very fun Family Fungi Foray led by the amazing Norfolk Fungi Study Group! We all enjoyed exploring the woodland to find as many fungi species as possible and learning all things mushroom 🍄
We are hosting two Family Woodland Discovery sessions in the October Half Term, check out our website for more information!

30/09/2026

Clear skies have been gracing Wheatfen over the last week. Our visitors have been spoilt with views of Bearded T**s, Common and Rudy Darters, Fen Raft Spiders, Kingfishers, Grey Herons, Long Tailed T**s and much more! Don't forget to add your sightings to our board next time you visit!

Address

Wheatfen Nature Reserve, The Covey, Surlingham
Norwich
NR147AL

Telephone

+441508538036

Website

http://www.wheatfen.org/

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