Birdwatching in Suffolk

Suffolk's coast and Brecks hold some of Britain's most storied reserves: avocets and bitterns returned to breed here first, and the reedbeds still set the standard.

wetland reserves in Suffolkwheelchair-accessible reserves in Suffolk

Map of reserves in Suffolk

25 kmMinsmereMinsmere (RSPB)Lakenheath FenLakenheath Fen (RSPB)Carlton MarshesCarlton Marshes (Suffolk Wildlife Trust)
Approximate positions — select a marker to open the reserve guide.

Standout reserves

Minsmere

Westleton, Suffolk · RSPB

wetland8 hideswheelchair accessible£10.00 adult

Carlton Marshes

Lowestoft, Suffolk · Suffolk Wildlife Trust

wetland3 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Towns with reserves

All reserves in Suffolk

Minsmere

Westleton, Suffolk · RSPB

wetland8 hideswheelchair accessible£10.00 adult

Carlton Marshes

Lowestoft, Suffolk · Suffolk Wildlife Trust

wetland3 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

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