Wildlife reserves · East of England
Trimley Marshes
In or near Ramsey.
Trimley Marshes — 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
- Trimley · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Trimley Marshes, the nearest railway station is Trimley, located 2.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is IP11 0SD. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
About
Trimley Marshes is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 77 km². Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.9740°, 1.2860°.
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Summary from the official site
Trimley Marshes is a nature reserve located in Suffolk, known for its diverse birdlife including species like avocet and marsh harrier. The reserve features various habitats such as lagoons and reedbeds, providing excellent opportunities for birdwatching and enjoying the natural landscape.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Orwell Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Stour and Orwell Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Trimley Marshes is a 77 hectare nature reserve west of Trimley St Mary, on the outskirts of Felixstowe in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. It is in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Orwell Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest, the Stour and Orwell Estuaries Ramsar site internationally important wetland site and Special Protection Area under the European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds. This site has a reservoir, islands, reedbeds and marshes. It has a rich variety and number of birds, such as redshankss, avocets, oystercatchers, little grebes and gadwalls. There is access to the site from Cordy's Lane.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.9740, 1.2860
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Trimley St. Martin
- Postcode
- IP11 0SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Phone
- 01473 890089
- Nearest railway station
- Trimley — 2.3 km
- Opening
- Reserve is open at all times, visitor centre is open most Wednesdays and at weekends.
- Official site
- www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7842241 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Trimley Marshes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Entrance To Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 482812.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trimley Marshes?
- Trimley Marshes is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP11 0SD), in the parish of Trimley St. Martin.
- What is Trimley Marshes?
- Trimley Marshes — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
- How do I get to Trimley Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Trimley, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP11 0SD.
- Who runs Trimley Marshes?
- Trimley Marshes is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Trimley Marshes a listed building?
- Trimley Marshes is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Trimley Marshes a protected site?
- Yes — Trimley Marshes is part of the Orwell Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Trimley Marshes free to visit?
- Yes, Trimley Marshes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trimley Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Trimley, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP11 0SD.