Join us for a hands-on adventure as we rummage in the rockpools for marine life and root through rocks for fossils. Discover the creatures that call this place home today and uncover the secrets of those that lived here long ago. Please note that this is a children's event and each family group must have […]
Murmurations are a folk inspired musical flock from Norwich. The all-female group combine Irish bouzouki, mandolin, cello and harmonium to create what has been referred to as ‘music for the moors’. With intimate storytelling, sweet harmonies and powerful instrumentation, Murmurations come together to share something bigger than the sum of their parts. Join them for […]
Born and based in North Norfolk, James McCallum is best known for his watercolours of wildlife. This exhibit will feature paintings of birds and other wildlife completed 'en plein air' at Cley and the surrounding area. As part of our centenary celebrations, James has kindly collaborated with us to produce a stunning poster, postcard, and […]
Come along and have a go at weaving a leaping hare. All materials supplied and step by step guidance given. Whether you are a beginner or already have experience using willow, you will create a bespoke and characterful sculpture ideal for displaying in the garden.
Autumn is a busy time at Cley and Salthouse Marshes for arrivals and departures of migratory birds. This lunchtime talk, by David North, will show you what to look for over the coming weeks as nature on the reserve prepares for change. It will include readings from David's book - Life Changing: Cley and Salthouse […]
✨ PRE-LOVED POP UP RETURNS ✨ Wednesday 16th September 4-8pm £2 entry (£1 to local charity - suggestions welcome on your favourite Norfolk charity) Our barn will once again be filled with brocante-style vintage, beautiful pre-loved treasures, fashion, homeware, antiques, rails of hidden gems and one-off finds waiting for a second life. Think curated treasure […]
Microplastics are fast becoming a high-profile pollutant within coastal ecosystems, however their distribution and impacts on saltmarshes remain unknown. In this talk Ben Grover will present the research of his PhD, studying the distribution of microplastics across the saltmarshes of Blakeney. Ben will show the current scientific methods used in microplastic analysis, share the results […]
Georgia Shackleton presents music from her new album From the Floorboards, joined by guitarist Aaren Bennett, marking 125 years since her ancestor Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic voyage with Scott on The Discovery. At the heart of the album is the Shackleton Violin, crafted from floorboards of Ernest's former home. Blending original compositions with historic songs, the […]
Join us for a different kind of walk as we invite you to take an evening stroll with us and the Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group. We will explore parts of the reserve and Cley Village on the hunt for bats.
Join us and our knowledgeable reserve guide to find out more about the incredible waders that can be found at Cley and across our costal sites and rivers in the autumn. Waders can be tricky to identify especially in their winter plumage, so this course will help!
Be inspired to write by what you find in the local landscape. Sessions will include a walk and the opportunity to write outside. You will also be offered the chance to join in a reading event and a display of a selection of your work at Cley. All abilities welcome. (Please note: time outside may […]
For a century Norfolk Wildlife Trust has worked for nature in Norfolk. In this entertaining, richly illustrated talk, Nick tells the story of our major land acquisitions, the species we have saved and reintroduced, the people who have worked with us and our bold ambition for the future. Join us for a tale of swallowtails, […]
