View location on map
Strumpshaw Fen is in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Nature trails lead you through the varied habitats, including reedbeds and woodland. In the summer, there is a special trail through the flower-filled fen meadows. This reserve has the full range of broadland habitats and wildlife. Walk round the reedbeds, woodlands and orchid-rich meadows and you could chance upon marsh harriers, bitterns and kingfishers. Come in spring and summer when the meadows bloom with flowers, and see an array of dragonflies and butterflies, including the spectacular swallowtail.
Highlights: When walking near the reedbeds, you may see a marsh harrier or a swallowtail butterfly in the summer. Marsh harriers, bitterns and kingfishers all thrive, and a wide range of butterflies and dragonflies can be spotted.
Adjacent to Strumpshaw Fen is Buckenham Marshes RSPB reserve with free access along a public footpath.
Opening times: Daily, dawn to dusk, except Christmas Day.
Charges: Non-members - adult £2.50, child 50p, concession £1.50, family ticket £5.
Strumpshaw
Norfolk
Tel: 01603 715191
Click here for more details.
Strumpshaw Fen RSPB
Strumpshaw Fen is in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Nature trails lead you through the varied habitats, including reedbeds and woodland. In the summer, there is a special trail through the flower-filled fen meadows. This reserve has the full range of broadland habitats and wildlife. Walk round the reedbeds, woodlands and orchid-rich meadows and you could chance upon marsh harriers, bitterns and kingfishers. Come in spring and summer when the meadows bloom with flowers, and see an array of dragonflies and butterflies, including the spectacular swallowtail. Highlights: When walking near the reedbeds, you may see a marsh harrier or a swallowtail butterfly in the summer. Marsh harriers, bitterns and kingfishers all thrive, and a wide range of butterflies and dragonflies can be spotted.
Adjacent to Strumpshaw Fen is Buckenham Marshes RSPB reserve with free access along a public footpath.
Opening times: Daily, dawn to dusk, except Christmas Day.
Charges: Non-members - adult £2.50, child 50p, concession £1.50, family ticket £5.
Strumpshaw
Norfolk
Tel: 01603 715191
Click here for more details.
These maps are intended as a guideline only; you must check the exact location of the reserve yourself. Wildlife Extra assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or usefulness of the information on this website.
Read the comments about this article and leave your own comment