Join author and Guardian journalist Patrick Barkham for a walk through some of Norwich’s wilder, quieter corners – the gaps between buildings where nature slips in, the overlooked verges, the green threads running through the city most of us walk straight past.
Rather than focusing on identifying species, this walk is about how a writer finds his stories in these hidden spaces – what he notices, what stops him in his tracks, what makes a place worth writing about. Expect good conversation and Patrick’s own reflections on the craft of nature writing.
No notebook required. No pressure to write a word. If the mood strikes, there’s an optional chance to try a few lines of your own at the end – but this is a walk first, with one of Britain’s best nature writers as your guide.
This walk will be starting at St Andrews Hall as part of the Wild by Design event . Please arrive 15 minutes before the walk begins and speak to someone at the entrance.
Centenary Supporter tickets
For this event we’ve included a Centenary Supporter ticket for anyone who’d like to give a bit extra to support Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s work protecting wildlife and wild places, while enjoying Wild by Design.
Standard Tickets (Members / Non-Members)
If you’re able to pay and would like to support our work, we’d really appreciate a contribution towards keeping these events accessible for everyone.
Your ticket helps us cover basic costs and continue offering community tickets at this and future events. Ticket income helps support Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s work protecting wildlife and wild places across the county as we celebrate our centenary year.
Community Tickets
We want everyone to feel welcome at Wild by Design.
We have a limited number of community tickets available for anyone where cost would be a barrier to booking a ticket. No questions asked – just come and enjoy the day.
