Ranworth Broad, Wetland and nature reserve in Woodbastwick, England.
Ranworth Broad is a 136-hectare nature reserve in Norfolk, England, featuring wetland habitats and carr woodland. A wooden boardwalk leads visitors through the wet forest to a floating visitor center with a thatched roof.
The waterways formed over centuries through peat extraction, shaping the landscape into the water bodies seen today. This reserve is part of the wider Norfolk Broads system, created through historical land use practices.
The visitor center displays information about regional wildlife and their habitats throughout the seasons. Visitors can learn about the species that depend on this wetland through interactive exhibits and guided tours.
The reserve is accessible from dawn to dusk year-round, though the visitor center operates seasonally between Easter and late October. Parking is available, and the wooden boardwalk keeps you dry while walking through the wetland.
The site is home to rare swallowtail butterflies and Norfolk hawker dragonflies that visitors can spot with patience. Fishing ospreys occasionally appear over the water during summer and autumn months.
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