Viewpoints · East of England
Wang Marshes Viewing Platform
In or near Wangford.
Wang Marshes Viewing Platform is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Keith Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wang Marshes Viewing Platform is a named viewpoint in Suffolk, East of England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the SUFFOLK COAST National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Halesworth, about 8.1 km away. Postcode area IP18.
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Official information
Hen Reedbeds Nature Reserve is a diverse wetland habitat featuring reedbeds, fens, dykes, and pools. It was established to provide breeding grounds for various wildlife, including bitterns and other bird species. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and explore trails leading to viewing platforms and hides.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SUFFOLK COAST
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Minsmere-Walberswick
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wang Marshes Viewing Platform is a viewpoint located in Blythburgh, Suffolk, within the East of England. It overlooks the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes, which are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a National Nature Reserve (NNR), and part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 52.3365, 1.6241
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Blythburgh
- Postcode
- IP18 6SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Phone
- 01473 890089
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 2.4 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Sources
- osm: n3910231362 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wang Marshes Viewing Platform?
- Wang Marshes Viewing Platform is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6SH), in the parish of Blythburgh.
- What is Wang Marshes Viewing Platform?
- Wang Marshes Viewing Platform is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wang Marshes Viewing Platform?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6SH.
- Is Wang Marshes Viewing Platform a protected site?
- Yes — Wang Marshes Viewing Platform is part of the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SUFFOLK COAST National Nature Reserve.
- Is Wang Marshes Viewing Platform free to visit?
- Yes, Wang Marshes Viewing Platform is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wang Marshes Viewing Platform?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6SH.