Wildlife reserves · East of England
Framlingham Mere
In or near Easton.
Framlingham Mere — 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
- Wickham Market · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Framlingham Mere is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.2250°, 1.3430°.
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Official information
Framlingham Castle is a historic late 12th-century fortress that offers visitors a glimpse into its rich past, including its role as a home for the poor and a center of power. Guests can explore the impressive wall walk, visit the workhouse, and engage with interactive exhibitions that tell the stories of its notable inhabitants.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Framlingham Mere is a 13.8-hectare nature reserve in Framlingham in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. This site has a lake and wet meadows adjoining Framlingham Castle. There are many migrating birds, and flora include marsh marigolds, ragged-robin and lady's smock. There is access from New Road and by a footpath past the castle from Badingham Road.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.2250, 1.3430
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Framlingham
- Postcode
- IP13 9GB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Phone
- 0370 333 1181
- Nearest railway station
- Wickham Market — 9.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5478037 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Framlingham Mere (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Framlingham Mere 11.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Western Tower
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Tower 11
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Tower 10
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Tower 12
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Tower 9
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Tower 13
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Framlingham Castle
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Tower 8
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Tower 1
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Unitarian Chapel
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Tower 2
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Tower 10
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Framlingham Mere?
- Framlingham Mere is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP13 9GB), in the parish of Framlingham.
- What is Framlingham Mere?
- Framlingham Mere — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
- How do I get to Framlingham Mere?
- The nearest railway station is Wickham Market, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP13 9GB.
- Who runs Framlingham Mere?
- Framlingham Mere is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Framlingham Mere a protected site?
- Yes — Framlingham Mere is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Framlingham Mere free to visit?
- Yes, Framlingham Mere is free to enter.
- How do I get to Framlingham Mere?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 9GB. It sits within the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Framlingham Mere?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.