Wildlife reserves · East of England
Snape RSPB reserve
In or near Snape.
Snape RSPB reserve in England East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Snape RSPB reserve is a nature reserve in England East, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Alde-Ore Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Snape RSPB reserve is a wildlife reserve located in the East of England. It is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and offers a habitat for various bird species and other wildlife. The reserve provides opportunities for nature observation and conservation activities.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1638, 1.4962
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Tunstall
- Postcode
- IP17 1SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q50391981 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Snape RSPB reserve?
- Snape RSPB reserve is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 1SR), in the parish of Tunstall.
- What is Snape RSPB reserve?
- Snape RSPB reserve in England East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Snape RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP17 1SR.
- Is Snape RSPB reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Snape RSPB reserve is part of the Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Snape RSPB reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Snape RSPB reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Snape RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 1SR.
- Are dogs allowed at Snape RSPB reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.