Visitor centres
Our visitor centres are open 7 days a week and have hot and cold food and drink for sale, and a wildlife themed shop.
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Meet the team - Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale
Get to know the team behind Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale Nature Reserve and learn more about the history of this nature reserve and the wildlife which relies on it.
Legacy stories: Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale
At Arger Fen & Spouse’s Vale we are indebted to local sisters Frances and Edith Vale. In 1991, they bought a small bluebell wood near their home and gifted it to Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Frances added the wet meadows in 1997.
Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale Nature Reserve
A fascinating mosaic of ancient woodland and naturally-regenerating woodland alongside wet meadow and fen - creating a unique, wildlife-rich landscape.
Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre
1,000 acres of wilderness in the Broads National Park, with floodplain marsh and lowland fen home to some of the largest populations of wading birds in the East of England.
Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre
A wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland near Bury St Edmunds. Experience nature all year-round from iridescent kingfisher and dazzling dragonflies, to colourful ducks and precious…
Senior Visitor Experience Officer at Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre
The Senior Visitor Experience Officer leads the day-to-day operation of the visitor centre, ensuring a welcoming, inclusive and engaging experience for all visitors. The role combines team…
There's plenty to do at the new Carlton Marshes visitor centre!
Volunteers are working hard preparing the new centre for its opening to visitors later this autumn. The reserve is also being prepared for wild visitors, as our migratory birds and wintering…
Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre receives building awards
We're delighted that Carlton Marshes was recognised at the East Suffolk Quality of Place Awards with a 'Green Commendation' and 'Highly Commended' in the Community…
Assistant Café Supervisor at Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Café Supervisor to help deliver an outstanding visitor experience at our Visitor Centre at Carlton Marshes.
School visits to Arger Fen
Every school visit to Arger Fen is unique. Choose your programme for the day and our Wild Learning Officer will deliver your session.
Upcoming events at Arger Fen
Upcoming events at Arger Fen