Wildlife reserves · East of England
Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows
In or near Cavenham.
Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows — 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
- Kennett · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.3380°, 0.5150°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows is an eight hectare nature reserve in Barton Mills in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. These wet meadows and dykes have diverse flora, such as southern marsh orchids, lady's smock, early marsh orchid and greater bird's foot trefoil. Birds include snipe and ducks. There is access by a footpath next to a bridge over the River Lark.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3380, 0.5150
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Barton Mills
- Postcode
- IP28 6BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Kennett — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15262457 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows?
- Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP28 6BD), in the parish of Barton Mills.
- What is Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows?
- Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
- How do I get to Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Kennett, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP28 6BD.
- Who runs Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows?
- Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows a protected site?
- Yes — Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows free to visit?
- Yes, Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Kennett, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP28 6BD.
- Are dogs allowed at Norah Hanbury-Kelk Meadows?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.