Wildlife reserves · South Wales
Magor Marsh
In or near Caerwent.
Magor Marsh — wetland reserve on the Severn Estuary, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Magor Marsh is located in South Wales, with the nearest railway station being Severn Tunnel Junction, which is 3.6 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for navigation is NP26 3DN.
About
Magor Marsh is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Gwent Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "wetland reserve on the Severn Estuary, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.5760°, -2.8270°.
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Summary from the official site
Magor Marsh is a nature reserve that represents one of the last remaining pieces of fenland on the Gwent Levels. It features a diverse range of habitats that support various wildlife, including overwintering birds and unique plant species, making it a great spot for birdwatching and nature walks.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Magor Marsh is a 36-hectare (90-acre) wetland reserve, located on the Welsh side of the Severn Estuary. It is managed by the Gwent Wildlife Trust. It has a great variety of habitats, including damp hay meadows, sedge fen, reed bed, scrub and wet woodland. There are also numerous reens and a large pond. Magor Marsh Nature Reserve is the richest site in Wales for wetland beetles and soldier-flies, and its pattern of drainage ditches and other features have remained unchanged since the 14th century. The nature reserve can be explored in Virtual Reality through the Gwent Wildlife Trust’s Digital Nature Reserves project. Digital guides can also be found at the reserve via QR codes which enable visitors to learn about the site and its wildlife during their visit. Click here to access the VR Experience in Welsh and English, as well as the Digital Guide web app. Magor Marsh can also be seen 24/7 via live camera streaming on Gwent Wildlife Trust’s website. Stills are refreshed every five minutes. In March 2020 the reserve was featured in the BBC One programme Countryfile.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5760, -2.8270
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Magor with Undy
- Postcode
- NP26 3DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- 01600 740600
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction — 3.6 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.gwentwildlife.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q14657781 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Magor Marsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Magor Marsh Nature Reserve in mid-May - geograph.org.uk - 806480.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Magor Marsh?
- Magor Marsh is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP26 3DN), in the parish of Magor with Undy.
- What is Magor Marsh?
- Magor Marsh — wetland reserve on the Severn Estuary, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Magor Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP26 3DN.
- Who runs Magor Marsh?
- Magor Marsh is operated by Gwent Wildlife Trust.
- Is Magor Marsh a protected site?
- Yes — Magor Marsh is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Magor Marsh free to visit?
- Yes, Magor Marsh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Magor Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP26 3DN.
- Are dogs allowed at Magor Marsh?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.