To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site.  Learn more

Allow cookies
NWT Hickling Broad

Book Tickets Online

About

NWT Hickling Broad is the largest Norfolk Broad and harbours a spectacular variety of plants and animals. There are gentle walks under wide skies for the casual visitor or fascinating study for those interested in swallowtail butterflies, bitterns, cranes, marsh harriers and other rare Broadland wildlife. Ideal for bird watching.

The Water Trail takes you by boat through the quiet backwaters with breathtaking views of the Broads. It runs May to September weather permitting (additional charge).

Visitor centre and toilets (one with wheelchair access), interpretive displays and refreshments.

Bird watching hides overlooking pools. Boardwalk with way-marked trails suitable for wheelchairs, information boards and reserve leaflet.

Wildlife Detective Bumbags for children are free to hire.

Water Trail (additional charge, available summer only) takes you by boat across open water, through reeds to the base of the Tree Tower. From the top of the Tower is an amazing view of the Broads and coast. The Tree Tower is accessible only on the Water Trail.

NWT Hickling Broad Nature Reserve

Hickling Broad is a major stronghold for the swallowtail butterfly and is important for wintering and resident birds.

Windmill

Hickling Broad is a major stronghold for the swallowtail butterfly and is important for wintering and resident birds.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled toilets

Catering

  • Picnic site

Groups

  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Guided tours for groups

Property Facilities

  • Public toilets

Map & Directions

Road Directions

By Road:
NWT Hickling Broad is approximately 4 miles south east of the market town of Stalham, just off the A149 Yarmouth road. From Hickling village, follow the tourist signs, turn into Stubb Road, then the 1st left and then right.

NWT Hickling Broad

Type:Nature Reserve

Stubb Road, Hickling, Norfolk, NR12 0BW

Tel: 01692 598276

Opening Times

* Open all year

What's Nearby

  1. Fully restored and once again standing proud over the Broadland landscape, Horsey…

    2.58 miles away
  2. Access to Horsey beach is on foot from Horsey Mill and village (about 1½ miles / 2.4km)…

    2.84 miles away
  3. Welcome to the only museum of Broadland life. Discover stories of the Broads, its people,…

    3.3 miles away
  4. Stalham Firehouse Museum is one of the oldest in the country.

    3.43 miles away
  1. Situated only 10 minutes from the market town of Stalham Sea Palling is an area of…

    3.67 miles away
  2. Situated only 10 minutes from the market town of Stalham Sea Palling is an area of…

    3.67 miles away
  3. We are the largest museum in North Norfolk with over 2 rooms, temporary exhibitions, 3…

    4.83 miles away
  4. Winterton-on-Sea near Great Yarmouth has mile upon mile of pale, sandy beach and sand…

    5.2 miles away
  5. Cart Gap has easy access to the beach and is a popular place to walk along the Norfolk…

    5.31 miles away
  6. Visit the Discovery Point to find out more about the Deep History Coast.

    5.47 miles away
  7. A nature trail and conservation centre with displays showing history and wildlife.…

    5.5 miles away
  8. A 32-acre exotic garden separated into sections including the Tropical Borders,…

    5.56 miles away
  9. Accessed via a boardwalk through atmospheric woodland and reedbed, NWT's floating Broads…

    5.57 miles away
  10. A huge, award winning forest of family fun and outdoor adventure in the heart of the…

    5.77 miles away
  11. Visit the tranquil 130 acres of ancient woodland with over 3.5 miles of paths and take a…

    5.88 miles away
  12. Visit the tranquil 130 acres of ancient woodland with over 3.5 miles of paths and take a…

    5.88 miles away
Previous Next