Forests & woodlands · East of England
Bowthorpe Marsh
In or near Little Melton.
Bowthorpe Marsh is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bowthorpe Marsh is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.6313°, 1.2306°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Bowthorpe Marsh is a nature reserve featuring marshy areas with grazing land and drainage ditches. Visitors can enjoy spotting a variety of wetland plants and birds in this tranquil environment.
From the Wikipedia article
Bowthorpe Marsh is a 5.9-hectare (15-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Norwich, Norfolk, England. It is owned and managed by Norwich City Council. This site adjacent to the River Yare has unimproved grassland, tall fen, a seasonal pond and drainage ditches, which have aquatic plants such as reed sweet-grass.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.6313, 1.2306
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Norwich
- Parish
- Norwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR5 8NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Norwich South
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 5.2 km
- Official site
- www.norwich.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w601104460 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Bowthorpe Marsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: North over Bowthorpe Marsh Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 610657.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bowthorpe Marsh?
- Bowthorpe Marsh is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR5 8NX), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.
- What is Bowthorpe Marsh?
- Bowthorpe Marsh is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bowthorpe Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR5 8NX.
- Who owns Bowthorpe Marsh?
- Bowthorpe Marsh is owned by Norwich City Council.
- Is Bowthorpe Marsh free to visit?
- Yes, Bowthorpe Marsh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bowthorpe Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR5 8NX.