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Nature in the city: a walk with Nick Acheson

Creative Quarter Over the Water

Join naturalist and NWT Ambassador Nick Acheson for a relaxed walk through the streets of Norwich, uncovering the nature that persists even in our most human-dominated spaces.

You won’t need abundant wildlife to find plenty to notice – a lichen on a wall, a gull riding a thermal between rooftops, a stubborn plant in a crack of pavement. Nick will point out these small, easily-missed signs of life and explain what they’re doing there, how they survive, and what they tell us about the city as a habitat.

Along the way, he’ll also explore how this everyday nature has shaped art, story and imagination throughout history, and continues to inspire creativity today.

Expect a gentle pace, plenty of stopping to look and listen, and a naturalist’s-eye view of a city you thought you knew.

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.