Wildlife reserves · East of England
Mellis Common
In or near Thornham Parva.
Mellis Common — 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
- Diss · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mellis Common is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.3260°, 1.0730°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Mellis Common is a 59 hectare nature reserve in Mellis in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. The common has changed little over hundreds of years, and is still managed by traditional methods of grazing and hay cutting. Flora include green-winged orchid, sulphur clover and adder’s tongue fern, and owls hunt small mammals. There is access from Mellis Road.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.3260, 1.0730
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Mellis
- Postcode
- IP23 8EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6813128 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mellis Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mellis Common - geograph.org.uk - 311627.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Mellis
Villages · 0.6 km
Mellis Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
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Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Thornham Parva
Towns & cities · 1.9 km
Thornham Parva Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
St Mary's Church
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Burgate Hall moated site
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Burgate
Castles · 2.2 km
Burgate Ringwork
Literary houses · 2.2 km
Water Tower About 40 Metres West Of The Stables
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Swattesfield Campsite
Campsites · 2.6 km
Yaxley
Villages · 2.6 km
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Church of St Mary
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Thornham Parva
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Thornham Parva Village Sign
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St Mary's Church
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Where to eat & stay near Mellis Common
Places to stay
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Swattesfield Campsite
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The Willows Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Westbrook Green Farm
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Places to eat & drink
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Hong Xin
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mellis Common?
- Mellis Common is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP23 8EE), in the parish of Mellis.
- What is Mellis Common?
- Mellis Common — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
- How do I get to Mellis Common?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP23 8EE.
- Who runs Mellis Common?
- Mellis Common is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Mellis Common a protected site?
- Yes — Mellis Common is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Mellis Common free to visit?
- Yes, Mellis Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mellis Common?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP23 8EE.
- Are dogs allowed at Mellis Common?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.