The Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS) was formed in 1976 with the objective of bringing together all those interested in bird watching in Norfolk in an area covering the River Nar Valley from King’s Lynn to Dereham and including Downham Market, Watton, Swaffham and Fakenham.…
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,600 exceptional private gardens in England and Wales, and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake. Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we…
We’re the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England. We help to protect and restore our natural world. Natural England is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Access and rights of way Land management Landscape Parks, trails…
Necton’s Allotments are located at Firs Field, on Brown’s Lane, just outside the village and adjacent to the dog-walk area. Leased by the Parish Council from a local landowner, they provide 22 full size plots, which can be split into smaller plots. The operational management…
If you would like to: Find out about wildlife conservation Learn new skills and meet new people Get some healthy exercise And enjoy a day in the countryside while carrying out some very important work Join the volunteers of the Norfolk Conservation Corps! Who Can…
The Norfolk Historic Environment Record database is the definitive record of the county's archaeological sites and historic buildings. It contains over 60,000 records describing the archaeology of Norfolk from the earliest evidence of human occupation from 750,000 BC up to the present day. The Norfolk Heritage Explorer allows you to:…
The Norfolk National Trust Volunteer (NNTV) Group was re-launched in October 1996 and has been a thriving group ever since. We are a group of friendly like-minded people aged 18 to 80 who meet on alternate Sundays. The group assists rangers to maintain and conserve National…
The Norfolk Ornithologists' Association (NOA) is the only Norfolk charity dedicated to the scientific study of birds, principally through ringing and census work. The Association is based at Norfolk's only accredited Bird Observatory in Holme on the North Norfolk Coast, and also runs six other reserves.…
Do you care about your local environment and river? The Norfolk Rivers Trust is a conservation charity dedicated to conserving and restoring Norfolk rivers and wetland habitats. It wants to help communities find out more about their local rivers and to learn how they can…
The Norfolk Trails network brings together over 1,200 miles of walks, cycle and bridle routes throughout our beautiful county. Discover a diverse landscape of unique market towns, rich wildlife and fascinating heritage. Whether you're walking the dog, enjoying a stroll with family and friends, looking…