Wildlife reserves · East of England
Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve
In or near Alderton.
Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve in England East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve is a nature reserve in England East, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandlings Forest SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: ORFORDNESS-HAVERGATE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in the East of England. It serves as a habitat for various bird species and supports diverse ecosystems, contributing to conservation efforts in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0743, 1.4819
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Boyton
- Postcode
- IP12 3LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
Sources
- wikidata: Q42313673 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve?
- Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 3LR), in the parish of Boyton.
- What is Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve?
- Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve in England East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve?
- Drivers can use postcode IP12 3LR.
- Is Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve is part of the Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Sandlings Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 3LR. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Boyton and Hollesley Marshes RSPB Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.