Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre
1,000 acres of wilderness in the Broads National Park, with floodplain marsh and lowland fen home to some of the largest populations of…
Our nature reserves
Our reserves are wild landscapes dedicated to protecting wildlife, restoring habitats, and providing space for nature to thrive.
We manage over 2,900 hectares (7,100 acres) of land on 50 nature reserves across the county of Suffolk. However, nature reserves alone cannot provide the space needed for wildlife to recover. That is why we are increasing our landscape recovery work with farmers, landowners and communities across the county to achieve our collective goal to restore 30% of land and sea in Suffolk for nature.
Please remember that our nature reserves are precious havens carefully managed for wildlife. To help minimise the impact of your visit, please make sure to stick to the paths, keep dogs on leads, and follow any on-site notices.
Our reserves are FREE for visitors, which is made possible thanks to regular donations from our members. If you love visiting our reserves, please consider becoming a member from £4 a month to help us continue our work for a wilder Suffolk.
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Bromeswell Green Nature Reserve
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Bromeswell Green is noted for its wet meadows, saltmarsh and woodland. Wetland plants such as southern marsh orchid, lesser spearwort and fen bedstraw make a wonderful display in the damper areas…
Foxburrow Nature Reserve
Woodbridge, Suffolk
A mosaic of rewilded farmland and wildlife habitats including woods and orchard meadow located near to Melton Woodbridge.
Gunton Meadow Nature Reserve
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Gunton Meadow is part of a small network of wildlife-rich habitats in north Lowestoft. The meadows are important for a variety of grassland species while the ponds support a large population of…
Hopton Fen Nature Reserve
Diss, Suffolk
This is a gem of a site for the fen enthusiast. The waterlogged peat allows unique plants and animals to flourish.
Hutchison's Meadow Nature Reserve
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Hutchison's Meadow is an interesting flower-rich grassland that is a mix of spring fed wet grassland and drier grassland associated with sand and gravels.
Market Weston Fen Nature Reserve
Diss, Suffolk
There is something special about Market Weston Fen.
Martins' Meadows Nature Reserve
Framlingham, Suffolk
These three meadows are among the few flower-rich hay meadows still left in Suffolk. As they have never been fertilised, sprayed or drained, the site supports a wide range of wildflowers. To…
Mellis Common Nature Reserve
Diss, Suffolk
It’s hard not to be taken aback by the sheer scale and prettiness of Mellis Common. Framed by cottages and farm houses it is a place that has changed relatively little over hundreds of years.
Mickfield Meadow Nature Reserve
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Mickfield Meadow is a stunning flower-rich hay meadow that has never been sprayed or fertilised.
Newbourne Springs Nature Reserve
Ipswich, Suffolk
This small wooded valley with its spring-fed stream used to be a source of water for Felixstowe. Together with its small area of marsh, fen and adjacent heathland this reserve is good for…