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Barton Broad

Lake

Rainy today

Barton Broad is a large lake that forms part of the River Ant which gives its name to a 164-hectare (410-acre) nature reserve north-east of Norwich in Norfolk. The reserve is owned and managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. It is part of the Ant Broads and Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve, and part of it is in the Ant Marshes Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site and Special Protection Area, and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.

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Weather at Barton Broad

H: 64° L: 53°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
56°
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Feels like 50°
Precipitation
43%
Humidity
72%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain shower
57°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
57°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
56°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
3 PM
Sunny
64°
6 PM
Sunny
62°
9 PM
Clear
54°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Barton Broad?
Barton Broad is a lake in East of England.
Can you swim at Barton Broad?
There is no fixed answer for Barton Broad: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Barton Broad in East of England. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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Location & Contact

East of England

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