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A Forncett for good in the world

An activity with Norwich Midweek Group

Activity date: Thursday 19th March 2026

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:15

Activity description

Making things better in the Tas catchment with new 'leaky barrier' natural flood defences.

Meeting place

If you want to come with us by minibus from central Norwich, 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 near the site at the car park for the Norfolk Tank Museum, Station Road, Forncett St Peter, near Long Stratton, Norfolk, NR16 1HZ. [ what3words address; notch.keys.inserting ] (OS grid ref: TM 171 933). We will be arriving there at approx 10.35am. If meeting us here or using their loo, please make a donation or buy something from their café/shop!

Activity location

Forcett St Peter, Wash Lane Forncett St Peter near Long Stratton, NR16 1LS

Site description

Paddock adjoining woodland with a field drain along its edges, where we are installing 'leaky barriers' made from natural materials sources on site, in order to manage water levels sustainably.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Mark Webster

Telephone: 01603 274512
Email: Norfolk@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/eastern/tcv-norfolk/norwich-environmental-action-team/

Please bring

  • packed lunch
  • suitable outdoor clothes
  • suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

WC at Tank Museum (via minibus at breaks). If using their loo, please make a donation or buy something from their café/shop!

Site Facilities

  • Nearest Toilets - Tank museum - 5 mins drive at breaks

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