Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve
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From the river and salt marsh, the fields sweep gently upwards, framed by thick hedges and ancient oak, eventually leading to precious woodland.
Situated between Martlesham Heath, Woodbridge and Waldringfield - and across the river from the burial site of Anglo-Saxon royalty at Sutton Hoo - this is a landscape rich in nature and brimming with history. As an internationally important estuary for waders and wildfowl - curlew, shelduck, lapwing and redshank are often seen feeding on the marsh and saltings.
Already home to a wonderful array of plants, animals and invertebrates, under our stewardship, the fields will gradually ‘wild’ into an intrinsic mosaic of natural habitats, maintained by grazing. Our wardens will be enhancing the natural environment by restoring existing ponds, establishing new ponds, and creating shallow wetland scrapes that will all enhance the landscape for wildlife. The emergence of this new pastoral landscape will be thrilling to watch as nature is allowed to recover and restablish.
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Upcoming events at Martlesham Wilds
Wander in the Wilds - photography
Learn how to use your camera to capture the best shots of Martlesham Wilds, with award-winning photographer Kevin Sawford
Nature walk at Martlesham Wilds Reserve
Discover the wildlife at this fascinating reserve on the banks of the River Deben, which is just beginning its transformation from…
Discover Martlesham Wilds – a new nature reserve for Suffolk
Discover Martlesham Wilds, a stunning new nature reserve for Suffolk. An introductory walk with Suffolk Wildlife Trust volunteers.
- Fully booked
Wander in the Wilds - photography
Learn how to use your camera to capture the best shots of Martlesham Wilds, with award-winning photographer Kevin Sawford
Pre-Solstice Walk at Martlesham Wilds
Join our volunteers for a pre-solstice walk, bright and early in the morning, to catch the sunrise and the wildlife out at this time.…
The Significance of Soil at Martlesham Wilds
Join Suffolk Wildlife Trust and soil scientist, Phil Wallace, to learn more about why healthy soils are integral to natures recovery.…
Vocal concert by Unusual Way, for Martlesham Wilds
Come and enjoy a journey in song, with operatic favourites to toe tapping popular musical theatre, and discover more about Martlesham…
Drop-in question time at Martlesham Wilds
Come and chat to us and ask any questions that you may have, or let us know your stories about Martlesham Wilds. If you would like to…
Discover Martlesham Wilds – a new nature reserve for Suffolk
Discover Martlesham Wilds, a stunning new nature reserve for Suffolk. An introductory walk with Suffolk Wildlife Trust volunteers.
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Biffa Award supports Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve with £340,000 towards conservation works and habitat creation
With grant funding from Biffa Award, Suffolk Wildlife Trust is able to begin vital conservation works and habitat creation at Martlesham…
We did it! We have raised £1million for Martlesham Wilds!
Thanks to the response from our supporters, volunteers, members, and local businesses, we have secured £1,000,000 to complete the land…
Summer family fun at Martlesham Wilds!
Charlie Zakss, our Engagement Officer, has been busy leading our first family events at our new nature reserve Martlesham Wilds!