TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
By The Rivers of Smockmill
An activity with Norwich Midweek Group
Activity date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:15
Activity description
By The Rivers of Smockmill: there we'll sit down for lunch after tracing the River Tas and its tributary looking for balsam.
Meeting place
If you want to come with us by minibus from central Norwich, first book a place via mark.webster@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. Transport also available from near UEA at 9.15am on request. Or you can join us on site, meet at the Smockmill Common (small) car park, Cargate Lane, Saxlingham Thorpe, Newton Flotman, NR15 1TT. (OS grid ref: TM 218 980) [ what3words: jump.intruding.adopters ] We will be arriving there at approx 10.25am.
Activity location
Smockmill Common, Smockmill Common car park Cargate Lane Saxlingham Thorpe Newton Flotman, NR15 1TU
Site description
Local Nature Reserve on the edge of Newton Flotman near Norwich. The site sits next to the River Tas and has fen on the river bank plus areas of woodland and grassland in other areas. Reflecting this, the flora is very diverse.
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
No need to book, but if you want to be absolutely sure of a place on the minibus, please contact mark.webster@tcv.org.uk / 07740 899 691.
Site Facilities
- Parking
- Nearest Toilets - Sorry - none on site