Forests & woodlands · East of England
Thelnetham Old Fen
In or near North Lopham.
Thelnetham Old Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Thelnetham Old Fen is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.3696°, 0.9642°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Thelnetham Fen is a nature reserve featuring a diverse wetland landscape, home to various wildlife and plant species. Visitors can enjoy a circular walk of about 1 mile, observing the rich flora and fauna, particularly during the spring and summer months.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thelnetham Old Fen is a forest located in Blo' Norton, Norfolk, within the East of England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as part of the Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens SSSI. The area is significant for its ecological value and diverse habitats.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3696, 0.9642
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Blo' Norton
- Postcode
- IP22 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Phone
- 01473 890089
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Sources
- osm: w201034787 (ODbL)
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Thelnetham Windmill
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Blo’ Norton Village Sign
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Arch 8 Metres North East Of Blo' Norton Hall
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thelnetham Old Fen?
- Thelnetham Old Fen is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 2JH), in the parish of Blo' Norton.
- What is Thelnetham Old Fen?
- Thelnetham Old Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thelnetham Old Fen?
- Drivers can use postcode IP22 2JH.
- Is Thelnetham Old Fen a protected site?
- Yes — Thelnetham Old Fen is part of the Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Thelnetham Old Fen free to visit?
- Yes, Thelnetham Old Fen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thelnetham Old Fen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 2JH. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.