Where is Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve and how do I get there?

Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve is located in Southwold, Suffolk, with the postcode IP18 6UU. Check a map or navigation app for directions to the site.

What are Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve's opening hours?

The reserve is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can visit at any time.

Is Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve suitable for families?

Yes, Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve is considered child-friendly, making it a suitable destination for families visiting the area.

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Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve

Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve is a 1,340-hectare nature reserve near Southwold, Suffolk, spanning reedbeds, marshes, and heathland with around 300 recorded bird species.

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Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve

Spread across the coastline just south of Southwold around Walberswick, this National Nature Reserve combines three distinct areas: Walberswick, Hen Reedbed, and Dingle Marshes. The reedbeds and grazing marshes are nationally important breeding grounds for bitterns and marsh harriers, and the reserve also supports otters, five species of deer, and over 500 species of butterflies and moths.

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