Wildlife reserves · South West England
WWT Steart Marshes
In or near Otterhampton.
WWT Steart Marshes in England South West, United Kingdom.
Ken Grainger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
WWT Steart Marshes is a nature reserve in England South West, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bridgwater Bay SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
WWT Steart Marshes is a wildlife reserve located in South-West England, established in 2014. It is notable for its efforts in habitat restoration and biodiversity conservation, providing a crucial environment for various bird species and other wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1972, -3.0484
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Otterhampton
- Postcode
- TA5 2PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Established
- 2014
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q42394314 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is WWT Steart Marshes?
- WWT Steart Marshes is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 2PX), in the parish of Otterhampton.
- What is WWT Steart Marshes?
- WWT Steart Marshes in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to WWT Steart Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA5 2PX.
- When was WWT Steart Marshes built?
- Built or established in 2014.
- Who owns WWT Steart Marshes?
- WWT Steart Marshes is owned by Environment Agency.
- Is WWT Steart Marshes a protected site?
- Yes — WWT Steart Marshes is part of the Bridgwater Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is WWT Steart Marshes free to visit?
- Yes, WWT Steart Marshes is free to enter.
- How do I get to WWT Steart Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 2PX.