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Snettisham

Snettisham
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About Snettisham

Oystercatcher flock at high tide roost, RSPB Snettisham reserve

This is the place to witness two of the UK's great wildlife spectacles. On big tides, as water covers the vast mudflats of The Wash, tens of thousands of wading birds are pushed off their feeding grounds and onto the roost banks and islands in front of the RSPB hides.

In the middle of winter, a dawn or dusk visit may reward you with the sight of thousands of pinkfooted geese flying from their overnight roots inland to feed. Large numbers of common terns and black-headed gulls nest on the reserve in summer, when there is a spectacular display of shingle flowers.

To help you plan your visit, the RSPB produces birdwatchers' tide tables. These include details of the best tides for watching wading birds. Contact the reserve for details.

Opening times

Open at all times.

Entrance charges

Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

Information for dog owners

Dogs are only allowed on public footpaths and bridleways

Contact us

01485 542689

Nearest town: Hunstanton, Norfolk

Grid reference: TF650328

Directions

For directions, please see our How to get here page.

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