RSPB - Minsmere Nature Reserve
Minsmere is a great day out. Families will love the Wild Zone where kids can build a den, or play in the specially-built child-sized sand martin tunnels and bittern nest. Children can also complete a variety of self-guided wildlife discovery tasks. To celebrate Minsmere's 75th anniversary in 2022, why not buy our gorgeous booklet and try to find 75 of Minsmere's star species? Hint: you'll need to visit more than once at different times of year to find them all.
A regular programme of events and activities includes guided walks, pond dipping, art activities and much more. There's a choice of countryside walks through Suffolk's beautiful coastal, wetland and woodland scenery. The spacious wildlife hides offer excellent views of a wide variety of wildlife throughout the year.
The cafe serves a superb range of locally-sourced, home-produced food and the RSPB shop stocks everything you need to help give nature a home in your garden.
Who to contact
- Name
- RSPB - Minsmere Nature Reserve
- Telephone
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01728 648281
- minsmere@rspb.org.uk
- Website
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https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/minsmere
- Social Media
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RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Sheepwash Lane
Westleton
Saxmundham
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP17 3BY
Where to go
- Name
- Minsmere Nature Reserve
- Address
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Westleton
Saxmundham
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP17 3BY
- View IP17 3BY on a map
- Area served
- Saxmundham, East Suffolk
- Venue Email
- minsmere@rspb.org.uk
- Venue Website
- https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/minsmere
- Parking available
- Yes
- Parking details
- There is a large, free car park
- Transport
- The nearest train stations are at Darsham and Saxmundham. A demand-responsive bus service serving the Minsmere area can be booked by calling Suffolk Link on 01728 635938 or visiting their website https://communities.suffolkonboard.com
- Restrictions to access
- No overnight parking
- Notes
Minsmere is a great day out. Families will love the Wild Zone where kids can build a den, or play in the specially-built child-sized sand martin tunnels and bittern nest. Children can also complete a variety of self-guided wildlife discovery tasks.
A regular programme of events and activities includes guided walks, pond dipping, art activities and much more. There's a choice of countryside walks through Suffolk's beautiful coastal, wetland and woodland scenery. The spacious wildlife hides offer excellent views of a wide variety of wildlife throughout the year.
The cafe serves a superb range of locally-sourced, home-produced food and the RSPB shop stocks everything you need to help give nature a home in your garden.
Days & Times
- Open daily, dawn to dusk. The visitor centre is open 9 am to 5 pm (closes 4 pm Nov-Jan).
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Other details
- Cost Details
- Adults £9, children (5-18) £5, students £6, under 5s free, family ticket – one free child per party. RSPB members free
- Referral required?
- No
- Age Groups
- Pre-school, 16-25 years, Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet, Audio Loop
- Accreditation details
VAQAS
- Notes
Minsmere has an established field teaching programme, making it a great place for school visits.
The Discovery Centre is available for group hire for birthday parties, meetings, etc.
Personalised tours can be booked for small groups, with at least a week's notice.
Support for people with disabilities
- Conditions Supported
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Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Health conditions
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