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Foxburrow Farm

Suffolk Wildlife TrustFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Foxburrow Farm — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.

Foxburrow Farm, wildlife reserves in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Melton · 1.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Foxburrow Farm is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.1180°, 1.3240°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Foxburrow Farm is a 67 hectare nature reserve north of Melton in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Part of this site is a working farm which is managed by a tenant farmer, and it also has wildlife habitats and an education centre. Birds include little owls, spotted flycatchers and pied wagtails, and there are ponds with great crested newts. There is access from Saddlemakers Lane.

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Coordinates
52.1180, 1.3240
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
Melton
Postcode
IP12 1ND
Parliamentary constituency
Suffolk Coastal
Nearest railway station
Melton1.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Foxburrow Farm?
Foxburrow Farm is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 1ND), in the parish of Melton.
Who runs Foxburrow Farm?
Foxburrow Farm is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Is Foxburrow Farm a protected site?
Yes — Foxburrow Farm is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
Is Foxburrow Farm free to visit?
Yes, Foxburrow Farm is free to enter.
How do I get to Foxburrow Farm?
The nearest railway station is Melton, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 1ND.
Are dogs allowed at Foxburrow Farm?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.