Credit Andy Thompson. Barn owl at Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve in west Norfolk.

Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve

Turf Moor Road,Fakenham

A beautiful wildlife haven. Boardwalks, visitor centre and hides accessible to all.

Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve, owned by the Hawk and Owl Trust contains a patchwork of habitats including wet woodland, hazel coppice, reed and sedge beds, open water and wet meadow. It is a haven for many beautiful, rare and exciting species and the perfect place for a spot of bird watching or a peaceful walk. Birds and other wildlife can be seen from the hides, the pond shimmers with the metallic colours of dragonfly wings in the summer, a quiet visitor may catch a glimpse of a water vole swimming along the drainage ditches and majestic marsh harriers can be seen soaring over the reed bed. Many of the native species of Birds of Prey can be viewed throughout the year and with its easy boardwalk paths provides excellent access for all.

We are sorry but we do not allow dogs on the reserve (except assistance dogs).

DISABLED ACCESS. The whole of Sculthorpe Moor Reserve is accessible to less mobile visitors. On arrival, parking is available in front of the Visitor Centre..

Prices

Entrance by donation. A £8 donation is suggested for adult visitors. Hawk and Owl Trust members free. Children under 16 free.

Facilities

  • Electric car charging point
  • School Trips
  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)
  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted
  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Children welcome
  • Picnic site
  • EV Charging
  • Free Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Board/Flipchart
  • Education/study area
  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups
  • Guided tours for groups
  • Mini Coach Parties Accepted
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Facilities for hearing impaired
  • Facilities for visually impaired
  • Wheelchairs available

Opening times

Open April - October, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Open November - March, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
Last entry to reserve 1 hour before closing.

Location

Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve,
Turf Moor Road,
Sculthorpe,
Fakenham,
Norfolk,
NR21 9GN

Directions

By Road: Find us off the A148, opposite Sculthorpe Village just outside the market town of Fakenham.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 25 miles from King's Lynn station