# Event Details - **Event Name**: Winter wildlife and wetland flora at Sparham Pools (10 October) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Discover a former gravel pit transformed into a tranquil lake, with winter wildlife and flora on a guided short walk.About this EventOnce a working gravel pit, now a glassy lake fed by the chalk-clear waters of the River Wensum - and one of the best short walks in Norfolk for winter wildlife and flora.Join our reserve guide Zelda and look out for reed-fringed banks, water-loving trees and interesting fungi along the way. Great Crested and Little Grebes share the lake with cormorants, while gadwall, shoveler, pochard and tufted duck are frequent visitors. Kingfishers regularly flash blue over the water, and otters can occasionally be spotted along the banks. Bring binoculars if you've got them, but your eyes will do just fine.Please wear sturdy waterproof footwear or wellies, as some paths can be wet and muddy. Unfortunately this event is unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs due to two squeeze stiles and an uneven, muddy surface especially in winter.Children under 18 are very welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Assistance dogs only permitted.Everyone’s welcome at Sparham PoolsAs part of our commitment to making nature accessible for all, and to ensure local communities benefit from Sparham Pools, we’ve introduced the following ticketing model:Free Community TicketsWe want everyone to feel welcome at Sparham Pools,.If you live within around a mile (20 minutes walk)of the site - or if cost would make it difficult for you to join, please choose a free community ticket.No questions asked - just come and enjoy the event.We’ve noticed that a few free places sometimes go unused, and as a charity, that can really add up. If you can’t make it, please cancel your ticket at least 24 hours before the event so someone else can take your place. We often run a waiting list and would love to offer your spot to another local resident.Standard Tickets (Members / Non-Members)If you don’t live locally, or you’re able to pay and would like to support our work, we’d really appreciate a small contribution towards keeping these events accessible for everyone.Your ticket helps us cover basic costs and continue offering free community places at future events.Come and be part of your local wild space - everyone’s welcome.AccessibilityWe 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.Unfortunately this event is unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs due to two squeeze stiles and an uneven, muddy surface.Please note - there are no toilets on siteAccess companions are welcome free of charge. If you or someone in your group requires personal support to attend - whether physical, communicative or emotional - please let us know when booking your ticket.Accessible nature reserves | Norfolk Wildlife TrustImportant Information – please read our event refund policy below:Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website Home | Norfolk Wildlife Trust for event updates.Photo credit: Zelda Eady - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norwich/winter-wildlife-and-wetland-flora-at-sparham-pools-10-october/100002002519158710 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Sparham Pools (meet in car park - entrance is at https://what3words.com/drags.printout.limiting) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 4.67, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Norwich - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Sparham Pools (meet in car park - entrance is at https://what3words.com/drags.printout.limiting) - **lat**: 52.7222502 - **long**: 1.0691937 - **full address**: Sparham Pools (meet in car park - entrance is at https://what3words.com/drags.printout.limiting), 20 Lyng Road, Norwich, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Winter wildlife and wetland flora at Sparham Pools (10 October) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b499f3c1df51bb9f67063eeef973c0f49b3f2a22681b284441e396087e26dab0-rimg-w1200-h900-dc182828-gmir.jpg?v=1790768884 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Winter wildlife and wetland flora at Sparham Pools (10 October) being held? - **A:** Winter wildlife and wetland flora at Sparham Pools (10 October) takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am at Sparham Pools (meet in car park - entrance is at https://what3words.com/drags.printout.limiting), 20 Lyng Road, Norwich, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Winter wildlife and wetland flora at Sparham Pools (10 October)? - **A:** Winter wildlife and wetland flora at Sparham Pools (10 October) is organized by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Winter wildlife and wetland flora at Sparham Pools (10 October)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b499f3c1df51bb9f67063eeef973c0f49b3f2a22681b284441e396087e26dab0-rimg-w1200-h900-dc182828-gmir.jpg?v=1790768884", "startDate": "2026-10-10T10:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-10-10T11:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/norwich/winter-wildlife-and-wetland-flora-at-sparham-pools-10-october/100002002519158710", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Sparham Pools (meet in car park - entrance is at https://what3words.com/drags.printout.limiting)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "20 Lyng Road", "postalCode": "NR9 5QY", "addressLocality": "Norwich", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "52.7222502", "longitude": "1.0691937" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Discover a former gravel pit transformed into a tranquil lake, with winter wildlife and flora on a guided short walk.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-30", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-10T11:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-09-30", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "4.67", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/norwich/winter-wildlife-and-wetland-flora-at-sparham-pools-10-october/100002002519158710" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-30", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-30", "url": "https://allevents.in/norwich/winter-wildlife-and-wetland-flora-at-sparham-pools-10-october/100002002519158710", "price": "4.67", "name": "Adult Non- NWT Member ticket" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-30", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-30", "url": "https://allevents.in/norwich/winter-wildlife-and-wetland-flora-at-sparham-pools-10-october/100002002519158710", "price": "3.61", "name": "Adult NWT Member ticket" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-30", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-30", "url": "https://allevents.in/norwich/winter-wildlife-and-wetland-flora-at-sparham-pools-10-october/100002002519158710", "price": 0, "name": "Community Ticket" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Norfolk Wildlife Trust", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/norfolk-wildlife-trust/22526158", "description": "Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the oldest Wildlife Trust in the country. 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