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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Fen raft spider
Brought back from the brink of extinction through a project of captive breeding and translocation, the fen raft spider is now thriving at both Castle Marshes and Carlton & Oulton Marshes.
Raft spider
The chocolate-brown raft spider inhabits bogs and ponds. It can be spotted sitting near the water, its legs touching the surface. When it feels the vibrations of potential prey, it rushes out to…
A milestone for fen raft spider project
A collaboration between Suffolk and Sussex Wildlife Trusts is helping to save one of Britain’s rarest spiders.
Up close and personal with the fen raft spider
Brought back from the brink of extinction through a project of captive breeding and translocation in Suffolk, these spectacular spiders are now a familiar sight at Carlton Marshes and Castle…
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…
10 facts about fen raft spiders
Fen raft spiders are one of the UK's largest and rarest spiders. Learn about the fascinating lives of these gentle arachnids, including how Suffolk Wildlife Trust has helped save them from…
Fen Raft Spider surveys, meadow clearance, beach cleans...
As numbers of wintering duck, geese and waders are increasing across the marshes, the wardens and volunteers are working hard to prepare their winter home. Read on for wildlife and reserve…
Fen raft spiders are making great progress
Our Broads Warden, Ellen, explains how these rare spiders are faring in Suffolk.
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…