Wildlife reserves · East of England
Papermill Reedbed
In or near Hintlesham.
Papermill Reedbed — 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
- Westerfield · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Papermill Reedbed is a nature reserve in Suffolk, East of England. Operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 4.4 km away. Postcode area IP8.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Papermill Reedbed is a wildlife reserve located in Bramford, Suffolk, within the East of England. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, it is designated as part of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for Suffolk Coast & Heaths. The reserve provides a habitat for various species, contributing to the region's biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0920, 1.1040
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Bramford
- Postcode
- IP8 4DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Westerfield — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q38251770 (CC0)
- commons: Papermill Reedbed 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Papermill Reedbed?
- Papermill Reedbed is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP8 4DE), in the parish of Bramford.
- What is Papermill Reedbed?
- Papermill Reedbed — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
- How do I get to Papermill Reedbed?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP8 4DE.
- Who runs Papermill Reedbed?
- Papermill Reedbed is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Papermill Reedbed a protected site?
- Yes — Papermill Reedbed is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Papermill Reedbed free to visit?
- Yes, Papermill Reedbed is free to enter.
- How do I get to Papermill Reedbed?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP8 4DE.
- Are dogs allowed at Papermill Reedbed?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.