NatureReserves
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Dunwich Heath and Coastal CentreCoastal lowland heath sandy cliffs and beach, rich in wildlife, offering tranquillity and excellent views
Dunwich
Saxmundham
Suffolk IP17 3DJ
Tel: 01728 648501
Email: dunwichheath@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunwichheath
Havergate Island
This small island in the River Ore is famous for its breeding avocets and terns, which can be seen throughout the spring and summer. Access is by boat only and the trip to the island helps you really feel you're getting away from it all.
Grid reference: TM425495
Nr Aldeburgh
Suffolk
Tel: 01394 450732
Email: havergate.island@rspb.org.uk
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/havergateisland
Lakenheath Fen
At Lakenheath Fen, the RSPB has converted an area of arable farmland into a large wetland. There is a new visitor centre where you can find out more about the reserve, its wildlife and history. An events programme is run throughout the year, and family explorer backpacks and trail guides are available.
Grid reference: TL722864
Nr Brandon
Suffolk
Tel: 01842 863400
Email: lakenheath@rspb.org.uk
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/lackenheathfen
Minsmere
Minsmere offers families and keen birdwatchers a great day out. Nature trails take you through a variety of habitats to excellent birdwatching hides. There is a visitor centre where you can find out more about the wildlife, browse in the shop or enjoy a meal in the tearoom. There are events all year and family explorer backpacks and trail booklets are available.
Grid reference: TM473672
Minsmere
Suffolk
Tel: 01728 648281
Email: minsmere@rspb.org.uk
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/minsmere
North Warren
This delightful reserve contains grazing marshes, reedbeds, heathland and woodland. Thousands of ducks, swans and geese use the marshes in winter, while spring brings breeding bitterns, marsh harriers, woodlarks and nightingales.
Grid reference: TM467576
Aldeburgh
Suffolk
Tel: 01728 648281
Email: minsmere@rspb.org.uk
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/northwarren
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
Internationally important nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history
Quay Office
Orford Quay
Orford
Woodbridge
Suffolk IP12 2NU
Tel: 01394 450900, 01728 648024 (Infoline)
Email: orfordness@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/orfordness
Stour Estuary
Enjoy trails up to five miles long as you stroll through a wood and watch wading birds, ducks and geese on the estuary. In spring, nightingales and other birds fill the woods with song. The spring flowers are also particularly beautiful.
Grid reference: TM190310
Nr Harwich
Essex
Tel: 01473 328006
Email: stourestuary@rspb.org.uk
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/stourestuary
Wolves Wood
This reserve is one of the few remnants of the ancient woodland that used to cover East Anglia. The RSPB manages it using the traditional method of coppicing (a special way of cutting the trees to let light in), which means that the wood has a wide variety of birds, plants and mammals.
Grid reference: TM054437
Nr Hadleigh
Suffolk
Tel: 01473 328006
Email: stourestuary@rspb.org.uk
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/wolveswood
Other
Suffolk Coast and Heaths AreaThe Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is one of Britain’s finest landscapes. Located on the coast of East Anglia, it covers 150 square miles and includes wildlife-rich wetlands, ancient heaths, windswept shingle beaches and historic towns and villages.
Website: wwww.suffolkcoastandheaths.org
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Suffolk Wildlife Trust's network of nature reserves are spread throughout the county. Each one is special in its own right, representing a unique fragment of Suffolk's wildlife habitats - from ancient woodland to flower-rich meadows, coastal shingle and valley fens.
Website: www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
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