Days out
Surlingham Church Marsh
SurlinghamOpenSee opening timesFollow the circular trail and loop around this wild wetland reserve. Small but beautiful, Surlingham is home to Bitterns, Kingfishers and lots of insects.
About
This small nature reserve is a great place for marshland bird watching on a circular walk around reedbeds, fens and pools. In spring and summer, Marsh Harriers, Kingfishers and warblers can be seen, while wildflowers provide a riot of colour. The site floods in winter, attracting Bitterns and Gadwalls.
At a glance
No RSPB car park. Please park considerately in the village.
There are no toilets here. The nearest public toilets in Norwich around 7 miles away.
There are no toilets here. The nearest public toilets in Norwich around 7 miles away.
1 mile (1.5 km) circular trail, which includes a stile. Uneven and unsurfaced. Can be muddy and slippery, and flooded in winter.
1 mile (1.5 km) circular trail, which includes a stile. Uneven and unsurfaced. Can be muddy and slippery, and flooded in winter.
There are no toilets here. The nearest public toilets in Norwich around 7 miles away.
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.
The reserve is managed as a safe home for breeding birds, so please keep dogs on a lead at all times. This nature reserve is an important place for wildlife.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
See what’s here
This is a great location to spot Kingfishers
The vibrant azure and copper feathers of the Kingfisher make them one of the UK’s most colourful and instantly recognisable birds. But blink and you’ll miss them – they dart along rivers and streams at high speeds. RSPB nature reserves and our care-taking teams provide safe wetland havens for these special birds and their fishy prey.
Read more about how we are working protect these birds and defend their habitats:
Contact Surlingham Church Marsh
strumpshaw@rspb.org.uk Surlingham Church Marsh, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7DF 01603 715191