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The Great Britain Guide

Forests & woodlands · East of England

Bowthorpe Marsh

In or near Little Melton.

Free admission

Bowthorpe Marsh is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Bowthorpe Marsh, forests & woodlands in Norfolk

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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.

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Coordinates
52.6313, 1.2306
County
Norfolk
District
Norwich
Parish
Norwich, unparished area
Postcode
NR5 8NX
Parliamentary constituency
Norwich South
Nearest railway station
Norwich5.2 km
Official site
www.norwich.gov.uk

Sources

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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.