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Forests & woodlands · East of England

Market Weston Fen

In or near North Lopham.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Market Weston Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Market Weston Fen - geograph.org.uk - 2130816

Hugh Venables — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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 Road9.4 km
Opening
Open at all times

Sources

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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.