TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
From ragworts to riches?
An activity with Norwich Midweek Group
Activity date: Monday 11th August 2025
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:15
Activity description
Removing ragwort from areas grazed by horses will ensure this rich habitat will continue to thrive.
Meeting place
If you want to come in our minibus from central Norwich, please book via bex.cross@tcv.org.uk / 07740 899 691, then meet at the corner of Queens Road & Brazen Gate, by the traffic lights next to big Sainsbury's car park, opposite Norwich bus station [ what3words: single.affair.robe ] at 10am. Or you can join us on site at the Bowthorpe Southern Park car park, off Roundabout at Three Score Road / Bladewater Road junction, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9HY. [ what3words: found.gent.answer ] (OS grid ref TG 176 084) We will be arriving there at approx 10.15am.
Activity location
Bowthorpe Marsh, Bowthorpe Southern Park car park Off Roundabout at Three Score Road - Bladewater Road junction Bowthorpe Norwich, NR5 8SA
Site description
This is an extensive stretch of marshland grazed by horses; important for wildflowers and as a green space for local people to enjoy. There is a circular walk around the marsh and it also links to Bowthorpe Southern Park. Please note that Bowthorpe Marsh gets very wet in winter: paths can be wet, muddy and uneven.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Mark Webster
Telephone: 01603 274512
Email: Norfolk@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/norfolk
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
If you want to come in our minibus from central Norwich, please book via bex.cross@tcv.org.uk / 07740 899 691
Site Facilities
- Nearest Toilets - Roys or Earlham Park (15 minutes walk)
