Visitor centres

A view over the fen at Carlton Marshes towards the Visitor Centre, with a family walking along a footpath.

Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre - Peter Cook

Visitor centres

Whether you’re in the mood for a bit of exploring, an outdoor adventure or simply some time to unwind, each of our visitor centre offers a warm welcome and an easy way to connect with nature. Start your journey into the nature reserve, join an event or guided walk, or soak up the views with food, drinks, and shopping.

Every penny you spend in our visitor centres supports our work protecting local wildlife and restoring natural landscapes.

Round Water Hide, Carlton Marshes 2021

Round Water Hide at Carlton Marshes- Dave Collins

LOWESTOFT

Carlton Marshes

1,000 acres of wilderness in the Broads National Park, Carlton Marshes is a vast landscape of marsh, reedbed, and fen just waiting to be explored. Over decades of rewilding, the reserve has brough back some of Britain's most endangered species, including marsh harrier, dragonflies, and rare plants.

Plan your visit

Upcoming events

School visits

Young people looking through binoculars across the lakes

Jesse Walker

 

BURY ST EDMUNDS

Lackford Lakes

Once the site of a huge gravel quarry, we have transformed Lackford Lakes into a thriving oasis of lakes, reedbed, woodland, and unique Breckland heath. The nature reserve is bustling with wildlife all year round, from butterflies and dragonflies in Summer to spectacular displays of lapwing, starlings and ducks in the colder months.

Plan your visit

What's on

School visits