Steve Aylward, Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Head of Project Development comments, "We were delighted that our Visitor Centre at Carlton Marshes was recently recognised at the East Suffolk Quality of Place Awards receiving a Green Commendation and being Highly Commended in the Community Category.

We set out to create a modern sustainable building with a range of low energy design features including a ground source heat pump, passive ventilation, automatic led lighting, and a largely timber construction.

The building and surrounding nature reserve is all about connecting people with nature and a place for both local families and visitors from further afield to experience the outstanding wildlife that Carlton Marshes has to offer".

You can find out more about Carlton Marshes here.