RSPB Minsmere Nature ReserveRSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve

RSPB Minsmere  RSPB Minsmere

Get closer to nature at RSPB Minsmere. There are several miles of countryside walks through Suffolk's gorgeous coastal and wetland scenery, bringing you close to a wide variety of wildlife. Families and youth groups can explore the Wild Zone and Wild Wood Adventure, discovering more about how some of Minsmere's special wildlife lives whilst having fun.

Each season brings its own delights and sensory experiences. The woods and reedbeds resound with birdsong in spring. Still summer days see darting dragonflies and flitting butterflies take centre stage. Autumn brings a blaze of colour and prehistoric bellows of rutting red deer stags. Winter sees flocks of ducks at their glorious best set off by golden reedbeds and vast Suffolk skies.

Meet our volunteer guides who will help you to discover more, or simply stroll around the beautiful RSPB Countryside Walks. Join us for a guided walk, or our popular family activities, then relax with locally sourced, homemade hot and cold meals in the cafe and choose from a superb range in the RSPB Shop. Fully accessible toilets and car park.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for educational visits Gift shop Picnic site Public toilets On-site catering Wheelchairs available Regional Tourist Board Member Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedSmoking not allowed

Prices


Adult £7.50, Child (4-18) £3, Families (2 adults & up to 4 children) £15, Conc £5, RSPB members & RSPB Wildlife Explorers FREE

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Nature trails and hides open daily dawn-dusk.
Visitor Centre, Café & Shop open daily 9am-5pm (9am-4pm 1 Nov – 31 Jan).
Regular guided walks – see website for details. Closed 25 & 26 Dec.
   
RSPB Minsmere
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Contact

The Contact
Tel: 01728 648281
View the RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve websitewww.rspb.org.uk/minsmere
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Venue

RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve

Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3BY

View the RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve websitewww.rspb.org.uk/minsmere

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Map reference: TM 463673  Lat: 52.24893  Long: 1.60722


By Road:
Follow brown tourist signs from the A12 at Yoxford (from south) or Blythburgh (from north), via Westleton village. Visitor centre and car park are two miles from Westleton. Disabled parking available in main car park.

By Public Transport:
From Saxmundham station it is 6 miles to RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve.

Parking : free

Nearest station : 6 miles (9.7 kms) from Darsham station

Groups by advance booking.
Full Disabled Access except no access along the beach to East Hide, and Bittern Hide and Canopy Hide are only accessible via steps.

VistEngland VAQASSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Sun 26 May 2013 Heathland wildlife
Tue 28 May 2013 Health walks
Tue 28 May 2013 Pond dipping
Wed 29, Thu 30 May 2013 Bird sculptures with Liz McGowan
Wed 29 May 2013 Birds for beginners
Fri 31 May 2013 Look for the signs of spring
Fri 31 May 2013 Spring birds
Sat 1 Jun 2013 Weekend Wildlife Walk
Sat 1 Jun 2013 Wildlife Explorers Group
Mon 3 Jun 2013 Bitterns and harriers
Tue 4 Jun 2013 Fabulous flowers
Tue 4 Jun 2013 Old Father Time in Robin's Wild Wood
Thu 6 Jun 2013 Magic of Minsmere
Sat 8, Sun 9 Jun 2013 Bird ringing demonstration
Sat 8 Jun 2013 Heathland wildlife
Sat 8 Jun 2013 Painting workshop with Peter Partington
Mon 10 Jun 2013 Bitterns and harriers
Fri 14 Jun 2013 Magic of Minsmere
Sat 15 Jun 2013 Binocular and telescope demonstration
Sat 15 Jun 2013 Moth and bat night
Sun 16 Jun 2013 Den building for dads
Sun 16 Jun 2013 Weekend Wildlife Walk
Thu 20 Jun 2013 Magic of Minsmere
Sun 23 Jun 2013 Heathland wildlife
Tue 25 Jun 2013 Health walks
Wed 26 Jun 2013 Birds for beginners
Fri 28 Jun 2013 Magic of Minsmere
Sat 29 Jun 2013 Beginners Photography Workshop
Sat 29 Jun 2013 Weekend Wildlife Walk
Sat 13 Jul 2013 Moth and bat night
Thu 25 Jul 2013 Bird ringing demonstration
Thu 1 Aug 2013 Bird ringing demonstration
Thu 8 Aug 2013 Bird ringing demonstration
Thu 15 Aug 2013 Bird ringing demonstration
Thu 22 Aug 2013 Bird ringing demonstration
Thu 29 Aug 2013 Bird ringing demonstration
Sat 7 Sep 2013 Wildlife Explorers Group
Sat 5 Oct 2013 Wildlife Explorers Group
Sat 2 - Sun 10 Nov 2013 Art Exhibition: David James & Maureen Gibson
Sat 16 Nov 2013 Wildlife Explorers Group
Sat 7 Dec 2013 Wildlife Explorers Group

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is gravel
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Has a ramp

Entrance

  • Ramp to entrance
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system