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 | | | | | | | | | |  BBC Copyright | | Hickling is the largest of the Norfolk Broads and forms part of a bigger complex of 116 square miles of freshwater lakes. Hickling National Nature Reserve has a great circular walk with hides, and an observation hut with wonderful views of a wide variety of wildlife from Barn Owls to Marsh Harriers. | |  | The British Isles was once a wet, marshy place. Despite the loss of many natural wetlands, they are still amazing places to enjoy the natural world.
| |  | - Our wetlands offer great opportunities for wildlife watching. Why not take a few tips from the TV team? From bird watching to mud safaris!
| | | Hickling - Visitor Guide | | Address: | Hickling Nature Reserve, Stubb Road, Hickling, Norfolk. | | Postcode | NR12 0BW | | Telephone: | Hickling Nature Reserve - 01692 598276 | | e-mail | [email protected] | | Map: | Hickling Streetmap | | Essential kit: | Good binoculars or a telescope for crane watching.
Camouflage colours for bird watching. | | Nature watching: | Nature and bird watching, boating, sailing, walking. The Raptor Watchpoint at Stubb Mill is a good starting point for watching wildlife.
The best time is mid February to mid March - but only when the temperature is above 10 degrees or there's a warm sun.
The Water Trail runs from mid-May to mid-September, and leads visitors through the backwaters of the Broad - it also provides access to the Tree Tower hide (additional charge). Hickling is the best place to look for Cranes in the wild. | | Access: | Wheelchair access to visitor centre, toilets and boardwalk. | | Parking: | There is no parking at the raptor watchpoint - instead park at Norfolk Wildlife Trust's visitor centre and walk to the watchpoint. | | Getting there: | Hickling Broad is four miles south east of Stalham in north east Norfolk. Signposted from the A149 Stalham-Great Yarmouth road. Bus service located a 20-minute walk away. | | Opening times: | Nature reserve is open all year round, 10am - 5pm. The visitor centre and tree tower are open April to September. | | Charges: | Adults £3, children free, boat trips extra. |
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