Bromeswell Green
"Small but charming with a bit of everything from river habitat to woodland and wet meadow."
Bromeswell Green is noted for its wet meadows, saltmarsh and woodland. Wetland plants such as southern marsh orchid, lesser spearwort and fen bedstraw make a wonderful display in the damper areas, while climbing corydalis is more typical of the drier parts. Common lizard can be seen basking on warm sunny days.
This reserve is part of the Deben Estuary SSSI. At low tide, the river attracts hordes of feeding waders including redshank and greenshank. Look out too for the iridescent flashes of kingfisher along the banks.
The woodland supports many summer visiting birds like nightingale, whitethroat and blackcap. Plaintive cascading song from the willow warbler can be heard April to June. In winter redpoll and siskin feed on alder seeds in the woods. Rides are mown annually to provide ideal conditions for the numerous species of butterfly.
Other reserves nearby: Foxburrow Farm; Hutchison's Meadow
Special dates for your diaries
Best time to visit
May–July
Events & Courses at Bromeswell Green
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- Address
A1152, Orford Road, Near Woodbridge - Grid reference
TM296505 (car park/reserve entrance) - Parking
Down Common Lane alongside reserve - Size
18 acres (7.2 hectares) - Local Facilities
Local pubs - Walking conditions
Muddy in places - Dogs
On leads only as grazing stock - STAR SPECIES
Kingfisher
Southern Marsh Orchid - Status
SSSI - Site of Special Scientific InterestA site of national importance identified by Natural England for its ecological or geological value.
CWS - County Wildlife SiteA site of county wildlife importance identified by Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Suffolk County Council.
