Wildlife reserves · East of England
Gunton Meadow
In or near Blundeston.
Gunton Meadow — 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
- Pleasurewood Hills · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Gunton Meadow is located in East Suffolk, postcode NR32 4NW, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Pleasurewood Hills, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Gunton Meadow is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.5026°, 1.7388°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gunton Meadow is a 2-hectare (4.9-acre) nature reserve in Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Gunton Meadow was saved from development as a planning condition for the expansion of a local supermarket. It has scrub, a pond and grassland. There are five species of orchid including the common spotted and green-winged, and great crested newts in the pond. There is access from Leisure Way.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5026, 1.7388
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Lowestoft
- Postcode
- NR32 4NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
- Nearest railway station
- Pleasurewood Hills — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5619481 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gunton Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gunton Meadow 4.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gunton Meadow?
- Gunton Meadow is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR32 4NW), in the parish of Lowestoft.
- What is Gunton Meadow?
- Gunton Meadow — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
- How do I get to Gunton Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR32 4NW.
- Who runs Gunton Meadow?
- Gunton Meadow is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Gunton Meadow a listed building?
- Gunton Meadow is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Gunton Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Gunton Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gunton Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR32 4NW.
- Are dogs allowed at Gunton Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.