Wildlife reserves · South West England
West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve
In or near North Curry.
West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve — RSPB 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
- Westonzoyland · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve is a nature reserve in South-West England. Operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The site is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 7.6 km away. Postcode area TA10.
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Official information
West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve is part of England's largest wet meadow system, located in the Somerset Levels and Moors. Although the reserve is closed to the public to protect wildlife, visitors can explore the surrounding public footpaths for views of the grasslands and various wildlife, including breeding wading birds and other animals.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Sedgemoor SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Somerset Levels & Moors
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve is a wildlife reserve located in Curry Rivel, South-West England (postcode TA10). Operated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, it holds several designations, including Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), National Nature Reserve (NNR), and RAMSAR site status for the Somerset Levels & Moors.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0332, -2.8844
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Curry Rivel
- Postcode
- TA10 0PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Phone
- 01458 252805
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland — 7.6 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q50064161 (CC0)
- commons: RSPB West Sedgemoor nature reserve - lake.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Burton Pynsent Monument
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve?
- West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA10 0PH), in the parish of Curry Rivel.
- What is West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve?
- West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve — RSPB Nature Reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA10 0PH.
- Who runs West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve?
- West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve is operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Is West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve a protected site?
- Yes — West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve is part of the West Sedgemoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve free to visit?
- Yes, West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA10 0PH.
- Are dogs allowed at West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.