Forests & woodlands · East of England
Market Weston Fen
In or near North Lopham.
Market Weston Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Market Weston Fen is woodland in Suffolk, East of England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 9.4 km away. Postcode area IP22.
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Official information
Market Weston Fen is a nature reserve that features a diverse range of wildlife, including around 250 flowering plants and various butterflies and invertebrates. Visitors can explore a circular trail that showcases the reserve's rich habitats, including grassland, dykes, and fen, all while enjoying the tranquil sounds of nature.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Weston Fen, Suffolk SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Market Weston Fen is a forest located in the East of England, within Suffolk's Market Weston parish. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Weston Fen and Breckland Forest, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3692, 0.9069
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Market Weston
- Postcode
- IP22 2PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Phone
- 01473 890089
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road — 9.4 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Sources
- osm: w132081902 (ODbL)
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Market Weston War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Market Weston Fen?
- Market Weston Fen is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 2PB), in the parish of Market Weston.
- What is Market Weston Fen?
- Market Weston Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Market Weston Fen?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 2PB.
- Is Market Weston Fen a protected site?
- Yes — Market Weston Fen is part of the Weston Fen, Suffolk SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Market Weston Fen free to visit?
- Yes, Market Weston Fen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Market Weston Fen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 2PB. It sits within the Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket parliamentary constituency.