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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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.
Mickle Mere Nature Reserve
Ixworth, Suffolk
Sitting in Mickle Mere's single wooden hide, whether alone or with other birdwatchers, it's hard not to feel a quiet sense of anticipation.
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…
Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows Nature Reserve
Barton Mills, Suffolk
Lying next to the River Lark this pretty network of flower-rich wet meadows and dykes is a small wildlife oasis for those living in the village of Barton Mills.
Old Broom Nature Reserve
Suffolk
The remarkable ancient oak pollards of Old Broom are between 250 and 500 years old and a remnant of an open wood-pasture landscape, perhaps more akin to savannah than woodland and certainly…
Redgrave & Lopham Fen National Nature Reserve
Diss, Suffolk
The largest valley fen in England and one the most important wetlands in Europe, Redgrave & Lopham Fen has a rich diversity of plant life across 432 acres of lowland fen, grassland, and…
Reydon Wood Nature Reserve
Southwold, Suffolk
A small but fascinating ancient coppiced woodland, famed for its bluebells in the spring.