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 […]
Our amphibians perform short-distance migrations to their breeding ponds, often crossing roads. This talk is the story of how a local group set up a couple of patrols to prevent the massive mortalities being seen, and how this developed into what has become an ongoing commitment to saving these wonderful animals. This talk will look […]
Our amphibians perform short-distance migrations to their breeding ponds, often crossing roads. This talk is the story of how a local group set up a couple of patrols to prevent the massive mortalities being seen, and how this developed into what has become an ongoing commitment to saving these wonderful animals. This talk will look […]
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!
Join Norfolk Wildlife Trust, artists, designers, conservationists and more for Wild by Design on Saturday 21 November, 10am-4pm - a free, drop-in festival celebrating nature, creativity and big ideas! Throughout the day, there'll be a maker's market, interactive stalls, creative activities, guided walks, expert talks, and exhibitions for all ages. Explore what the next 100 […]
Join us for a special evening of music and storytelling as part of Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s centenary celebrations, featuring the extraordinary folk singer Sam Lee, with support from East Anglian duo Christina Alden & Alex Patterson. A Mercury Prize–nominated singer, song collector and passionate conservationist, Sam Lee has carved out a unique place in the […]
