52.24746,1.61705
- Grid ref: TM473672
- Lat/long: 52.24746,1.61705
- Postcode: IP17 3BY
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During building work for the Discover Nature Project, Minsmere is open as usual. The visitor centre, shop and cafe are located in a temporary building in the car park until all new facilities open at Easter. There will be temporary path diversions from the car park during February. The North Wall reopened on Friday 3 February, following completion of the Environment Agency's flood defence project.
Wildlife awards
Minsmere is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.
Top things to do in Spring
- Watch marsh harriers sky-dancing over the reedbed and listen for booming bitterns
- Listen to singing warblers and nightingales
- Watch sand martins skimming overhead whilst you enjoy a meal outside the tearoom
Top things to do in Summer
- Glimpse iridescent butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies close to the visitor centre
- Look for shingle-loving flowers and nesting little terns on the beach
- Join in with our family activities during the school holidays
Top things to do in Autumn
- Witness the impressive red deer rut on the heath in October
- Explore seasonal trails in search of migrants
- Look and listen for bearded tits 'pinging' in the reedbed
Top things to do in Winter
- Marvel at the colours of hundreds of ducks, resplendent in their finest plumage
- Warm up with a meal from our tasty menu - Suffolk produce available!
- Stay 'til dusk to witness roosting harriers, swans or starlings returning