Framlingham Mere Nature Reserve

Framligham Mere nature reserve Suffolk Wildlife Trust

By Steve Aylward

Framlingham Mere nature reserve Suffolk Wildlife Trust

By Steve Aylward

Framlingham Mere nature reserve Suffolk Wildlife Trust

By Steve Aylward

Framlingham Mere nature reserve Suffolk Wildlife Trust

By Steve Aylward

Framlingham Mere nature reserve Suffolk Wildlife Trust

By Steve Aylward

Framligham Mere nature reserve Suffolk Wildlife Trust

By Steve Aylward

Framlingham Mere Nature Reserve

With its surrounding wet meadows and ancient castle backdrop, the Mere at Framlingham is considered by many to be the best view in inland Suffolk.

Location

New Road
Framlingham
Suffolk
IP13 9HW

OS Map Reference

TM283636
A static map of Framlingham Mere Nature Reserve

Know before you go

Size
12 hectares
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Entry fee

Free.

Grazing animals

Cattle graze areas.

Please refer to link in walking trails below for more information.

Walking trails

Do’s and don’ts when walking with livestock       
Access via public footpaths. Difficult for those with poor mobility particularly in winter or wet weather as paths can be muddy and uneven.

Trail map

Access

Not suitable for wheelchairs.

No drone flying without express permission.
(Permission will only be granted in exceptional circumstances)

If you'd like to visit this reserve as a group, please contact us in advance.

Find out why we ask you to keep your dog on a short lead at most of our reserves and why this is important for wildlife conservation. Why we ask dogs are kept on a lead

Dogs

On a lead

When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

April to September

About the reserve

Framlingham is perfect for a famliy day out sight-seeing. A stroll around the stunningly beautiful Mere, combined with a visit to the bustling market town and medieval castle, makes this a great day out. 

With its surrounding wet meadows and ancient castle backdrop, the Mere at Framlingham is considered by many to be the best view in inland Suffolk. Its wildlife is equally special and the reserve is best known for its sedge beds – a rare habitat in Suffolk – and stream of migrating birds. There is a wonderful show of massed marsh marigolds, delicate ragged-robin and lady’s smock in spring and if water levels aren’t too high, birds like green and common sandpiper and snipe can sometimes be seen.

Contact us

Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 01473 890089

Environmental designation

County Wildlife Site