Days out
Titchwell Marsh
TitchwellOpenSee opening timesYour walk to the sea and a vast sandy beach takes you past freshwater and saltwater lagoons, each attracting different birds. Join us for a ‘What’s that Wader?’ event to help you sort your plovers from your godwits.
About
Tucked on the north coast of Norfolk, between the villages of Titchwell and Thornham, Titchwell Marsh is blessed with diverse habitats. Explore reedbeds, saltmarsh and freshwater lagoons where Avocets, Bearded Tits and Marsh Harriers nest. There's also a wide sandy beach here.
An easy walk leads from the car park through woodland glades to the Visitor Centre and Cafe. From here, the West Bank path opens up to wild landscapes of saltmarsh, reedbeds and freshwater lagoons fed by a natural spring and on to Titchwell's vast and undeveloped beach. The East Trail lends itself to quiet contemplation with outlooks across quiet pools full of wildlife. Secluded seating set amid vistas of wildflowers and yellow Gorse affords views of birds of prey scanning reedbeds and saltmarsh for prey.
Remnants of a prehistoric age and a time when the Norfolk coast formed part of Britain's sea defences can be seen sporadically across the reserve and form the boundary of Titchwell's seascape.
Download our trail map, to help you plan your visit.
At a glance
115 spaces.
8 Blue Badge spaces. Surface is bonded gravel.
No formal drop-off point. No lighting in car park. No height restriction barrier. No overnight parking or camping. Bicycle racks available.
Our accessible toilets are Open daily, 9am-5pm, they are located in the car park. Closed Christmas and Boxing day.
Baby Changing
Baby Changing
All of the trails on-site are wide enough for a pushchair, with passing places at regular points.
All of the buildings are pushchair-friendly and there are baby changing facilities located in the toilet block in the car park.
Mostly flat, boardwalks and rolled sand and gravel surface.
Viewing points have ramp or slope access with a mix of large windows or solid wood viewing slots which are operated manually.
Both Parrinder Hides are spacious modern and all level and accessible throughout.
Open daily, 9am-5pm. Closed Christmas and Boxing day.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
Dogs on leads are welcome on the West Bank Path, which is a public footpath.
No dogs are permitted on Fen Trail, East Trail, Meadow Trail and Autumn Trail other than assistance dogs. This is to minimise disturbance to wildlife.
Dog water bowl available in the courtyard of the visitor centre.
Dog waste bins available in the car park and at the top of the West Bank Path.
Dogs are welcome in the welcome hub and shop.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
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Contact Titchwell Marsh
titchwell@rspb.org.uk Titchwell Marsh, Main Rd, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8BB 01485 210779