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Exploring the Wensum: river, wildlife and connection

Exploring the Wensum: river, wildlife and connection

Wed 28 Oct · 10:00

BMX Track Sloughbottom Park

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Exploring the Wensum: river, wildlife and connection is an outdoor event scheduled for 28 October 2026 at BMX Track Sloughbottom Park in Norwich. It focuses on the River Wensum's wildlife, habitats, and role as a lifeline for nature. Entry is free.

Discover the River Wensum’s wildlife, habitats and vital role as a lifeline for nature through the heart of Norwich.

Join Norfolk Wildlife Trust Ambassador Nick Acheson for a guided walk exploring the River Wensum, one of Norfolk's most important waterways for wildlife. Flowing through the heart of Norwich, this rare chalk river supports an incredible diversity of plants and animals, from kingfishers and otters to water voles and dragonflies.

Discover how the Wensum acts as a vital wildlife corridor, connecting habitats across the landscape and providing a lifeline for the species that call the river home.

Assistance dogs only please.

Please meet at the BMX track at Sloughbottom Park, What3Words ///riots.warns.thanks

Accessibility

We want our events, and nature itself, to be accessible to everyone. If you have specific needs or requirements, please get in touch at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk so we can support you wherever possible. Please be aware that the natural terrain and access conditions may limit what we are able to provide on site.

Accessible nature reserves | Norfolk Wildlife Trust (https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/Access)

Photo credit: Elizabeth Dack

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Exploring the Wensum: river, wildlife and connection takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:00.

Exploring the Wensum: river, wildlife and connection is held at BMX Track Sloughbottom Park in Norwich (33 Valpy Avenue, Norwich, NR3 2EN).

Entry to Exploring the Wensum: river, wildlife and connection is free.

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