Wildlife reserves · East of England
Hen Reedbeds
In or near Wangford.
Hen Reedbeds — 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 · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hen Reedbeds, the nearest railway station is Blythburgh, located 2.3 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is IP18 6SH.
About
Hen Reedbeds is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.3350°, 1.6250°.
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Summary from the official site
Hen Reedbeds is a nature reserve featuring a diverse habitat of reedbeds, fens, dykes, and pools, established to support breeding wildlife such as bitterns. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, with opportunities to see various species including marsh harriers and kingfishers, along with scenic walking trails throughout the reserve.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SUFFOLK COAST
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Minsmere-Walberswick
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hen Reedbeds is a 55 hectare nature reserve near the North Sea coast of the English county of Suffolk. The reserve is located in the Blyth valley between Reydon and Blythburgh, approximately 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of Southwold. The marshes make up part of the Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve along with reserves at Walberswick and Dingle Marshes. The reserve is owned by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust and is managed in conjunction with Natural England and the RSPB. It is part of the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest, as well as being a Natura 2000 site, a Ramsar Site and within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The reserve was created in 1999 from an area of degraded grassland adjacent to the A1095 road. It was specifically created to provide a range of freshwater habitats and is an important site for bitterns and marsh harriers within the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3350, 1.6250
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Blythburgh
- Postcode
- IP18 6SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Phone
- 01473 890089
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 2.3 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q14995444 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hen Reedbeds (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The path to the Hen Reedbeds - geograph.org.uk - 185064.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hen Reedbeds?
- Hen Reedbeds is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6SH), in the parish of Blythburgh.
- What is Hen Reedbeds?
- Hen Reedbeds — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
- How do I get to Hen Reedbeds?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6SH.
- Who runs Hen Reedbeds?
- Hen Reedbeds is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Hen Reedbeds a protected site?
- Yes — Hen Reedbeds is part of the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SUFFOLK COAST National Nature Reserve.
- Is Hen Reedbeds free to visit?
- Yes, Hen Reedbeds is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hen Reedbeds?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6SH.
- Are dogs allowed at Hen Reedbeds?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.