Wildfire risk
With wildfire risk currently extremely high, we urge visitors to take extra care by avoiding any activity that could start a fire and immediately reporting any signs of smoke or fire to 999 to help protect people and wildlife. Please note, some of our nature reserves are closed due to wildfires, please check before you travel.
Advice on wildfire preventionThu 30 July 2026 12:00 Days out
Rockland Marshes
Rockland St MaryOpenSee opening timesWatch Great Crested Grebes dancing, Barn Owls hunting silently, and the vivid flash of a Kingfisher. Rockland Marshes may be small, but there's plenty to discover.
About
This small reserve provides superb views over Rockland Broad and the River Yare. Discover reedbeds and open grazing marshes, wet woodland, pools and ponds via a pushchair and wheelchair-friendly path.
Parts of Rockland Marshes overlook the Broad itself, where in spring and summer, Kingfishers and Great Crested Grebes can be seen. Take a quiet stroll and enjoy the peaceful river views, enjoying the birdsong and spotting wildflowers. You might even be lucky and see an Otter or a Water Vole.
At a glance
The car park is run by the Broads Authority. Alternatively, there is a public car park at Rockland Staithe in Rockland village
There are no toilets here. the nearest public toilets are in Norwich around 8 miles away.
There are no toilets here. the nearest public toilets are in Norwich around 8 miles away.
Wide, level surfaced path leading from car park and beyond to the river. Uneven and potholed in places so care should be taken. Some gates with latch opening
Wide, level surfaced path leading from car park to beyond to the river. Uneven and potholed in places so care should be taken. Some gates with latch opening
There are no toilets here. the nearest public toilets are in Norwich around 8 miles away.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
The reserve is managed as a safe home for breeding birds, so please keep dogs on a lead at all times. This nature reserve is an important place for wildlife.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
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Contact Rockland Marshes
strumpshaw@rspb.org.uk 10-12 New Inn Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7HP 01603 715191