Wildlife reserves · East of England
Church Farm Marshes
In or near Wenhaston.
Church Farm Marshes — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Church Farm Marshes, the nearest railway station is Blythburgh, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP19 9JG, and entry to the reserve is free. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Church Farm Marshes is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.3100°, 1.5500°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Church Farm Marshes is a 56 hectare nature reserve in Thorington in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. This site has areas of marshland, wet and dry woodland, and grassland. The flower-rich marshes have southern marsh orchid, marsh marigold and ragged robin. Grazing maintains diversity of flora in the meadows and marshes, ensuring a good population of insects which provide food for birds. There is access to the reserve from Thorington Road near the church.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3100, 1.5500
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Thorington
- Postcode
- IP19 9JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q38251405 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church Farm Marshes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Marshes between Blackheath (Wenhaston) and Thorington - geograph.org.uk - 74240.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church Farm Marshes?
- Church Farm Marshes is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP19 9JG), in the parish of Thorington.
- What is Church Farm Marshes?
- Church Farm Marshes — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
- How do I get to Church Farm Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP19 9JG.
- Who runs Church Farm Marshes?
- Church Farm Marshes is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Church Farm Marshes a protected site?
- Yes — Church Farm Marshes is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church Farm Marshes free to visit?
- Yes, Church Farm Marshes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church Farm Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP19 9JG.
- Are dogs allowed at Church Farm Marshes?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.