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Martham Broad

Free admission

Martham Broad — lake in the United Kingdom.

Martham Broad, natural landmarks in Norfolk

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Martham Broad is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.7242°, 1.6408°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: MARTHAM BROAD
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
  • Ramsar wetland: Broadland

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Martham Broad is a 60-hectare (150-acre) national nature reserve north of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. It is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, and is part of the Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is also part of the Broadland Ramsar site and Special Protection Area, and The Broads Special Area of Conservation. This reserve is composed of two shallow broads divided by the River Thurne, together with fen, reedbeds and marshes. There are a number of bat species and breeding birds include bearded tits, common terns, Cetti's warblers and marsh harriers. There is public access to the site.

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Coordinates
52.7242, 1.6408
County
Norfolk
Parish
Somerton
Postcode
NR29 4DJ
Parliamentary constituency
Great Yarmouth

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Martham Broad?
Martham Broad is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR29 4DJ), in the parish of Somerton.
Who owns Martham Broad?
Martham Broad is owned by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
Is Martham Broad a protected site?
Yes — Martham Broad is part of the Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MARTHAM BROAD National Nature Reserve.
Is Martham Broad free to visit?
Yes, Martham Broad is free to enter.
How do I get to Martham Broad?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NR29 4DJ. It sits within the Great Yarmouth parliamentary constituency.