Wildlife reserves · East of England
Soham Meadow
In or near Fordham.
Soham Meadow — nature reserve in the 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
- Soham · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Soham Meadow is a nature reserve in Cambridgeshire, London. Operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Soham, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area CB7.
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Official information
Soham Meadow is a traditional hay meadow located in Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, known for its rich diversity of wildflowers. Visitors can explore the grassy areas that support various meadow species and enjoy the surrounding hedgerows, which provide habitat for numerous bird species.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Soham Wet Horse Fen SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Soham Meadow is a wildlife reserve located in Soham, Cambridgeshire, within the London region. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its rich biodiversity, particularly the Soham Wet Horse Fen SSSI. The reserve is operated by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3292, 0.3605
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Soham
- Postcode
- CB7 6AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- 01954 713500
- Nearest railway station
- Soham — 2.3 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7554643 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Soham Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Soham Wet Horse Fen - geograph.org.uk - 1580566.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Soham Meadow?
- Soham Meadow is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 6AG), in the parish of Soham.
- What is Soham Meadow?
- Soham Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Soham Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 6AG.
- Who runs Soham Meadow?
- Soham Meadow is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Soham Meadow a protected site?
- Yes — Soham Meadow is part of the Soham Wet Horse Fen SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Soham Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Soham Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Soham Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 6AG.
- Are dogs allowed at Soham Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.