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Redgrave and Lopham Fen

Free admission

Redgrave and Lopham Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Redgrave and Lopham Fen, forests & woodlands in Norfolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Diss · 7.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Redgrave and Lopham Fen is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.3769°, 1.0122°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Redgrave and Lopham Fens SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: REDGRAVE & LOPHAM FEN
  • Ramsar wetland: Redgrave & South Lopham Fens

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Redgrave and Lopham Fens is a 127 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Thelnetham in Suffolk and Diss in Norfolk. England. It is a national nature reserve, a Ramsar internationally important wetland site, a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I, and part of the Waveney and Little Ouse Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. It is the largest remaining area of river valley fen in England and consists of a number of different fen types, including saw-sedge beds, as well as having areas of open water, heathland, scrub and woodland. It is also one of only three sites in the UK where the fen raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius) is known to be found.

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Background

Visiting

The reserve is open to the public all year round. It has an Education Centre which it uses to host family activity days, school trips and adult education courses. There is a picnic area and toilet facilities. It has three dedicated nature trails of 2, 3 and 4.5 km lengths, some of which are accessible by wheelchair. . .

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Coordinates
52.3769, 1.0122
County
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Parish
South Lopham
Postcode
IP22 2HX
Parliamentary constituency
South West Norfolk
Nearest railway station
Diss7.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Redgrave and Lopham Fen?
Redgrave and Lopham Fen is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 2HX), in the parish of South Lopham.
Is Redgrave and Lopham Fen a protected site?
Yes — Redgrave and Lopham Fen is part of the Redgrave and Lopham Fens SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the REDGRAVE & LOPHAM FEN National Nature Reserve.
Is Redgrave and Lopham Fen free to visit?
Yes, Redgrave and Lopham Fen is free to enter.
How do I get to Redgrave and Lopham Fen?
The nearest railway station is Diss, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 2HX.