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Framlingham Mere

Suffolk Wildlife TrustFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Framlingham Mere — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.

Framlingham Mere, 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
Wickham Market · 9.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access
Visit on english-heritage.org.uk

About

Framlingham Mere is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.2250°, 1.3430°.

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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

Framlingham Mere is a 13.8-hectare nature reserve in Framlingham in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. This site has a lake and wet meadows adjoining Framlingham Castle. There are many migrating birds, and flora include marsh marigolds, ragged-robin and lady's smock. There is access from New Road and by a footpath past the castle from Badingham Road.

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Coordinates
52.2250, 1.3430
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
Framlingham
Postcode
IP13 9GB
Parliamentary constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Phone
0370 333 1181
Nearest railway station
Wickham Market9.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Framlingham Mere?
Framlingham Mere is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP13 9GB), in the parish of Framlingham.
Who runs Framlingham Mere?
Framlingham Mere is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Is Framlingham Mere a protected site?
Yes — Framlingham Mere is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
Is Framlingham Mere free to visit?
Yes, Framlingham Mere is free to enter.
How do I get to Framlingham Mere?
Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 9GB. It sits within the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich parliamentary constituency.
Are dogs allowed at Framlingham Mere?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.