Framlingham Mere

 
Framlingham is perfect for a famliy day out sight-seeing

 

A stroll around the stunningly beautiful Mere, combined with a visit to the bustling market town and medieval castle, makes this a great day out. With its surrounding wet meadows and ancient castle backdrop, the Mere at Framlingham is considered by many to be the best view in inland Suffolk.
Its wildlife is equally special and the reserve is best known for its sedge beds – a rare habitat in Suffolk – and stream of migrating birds. There is a wonderful show of massed marsh marigolds, delicate ragged-robin and lady’s smock in spring and if water levels aren’t too high, birds like green and common sandpiper and snipe can sometimes be seen.
Framlingham Mere trail map - click to view

Reserve details
Trust Website: 
http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Size: 
13.80
Short Description: 
With its surrounding wet meadows and ancient castle backdrop, the Mere at Framlingham is considered by many to be the best view in inland Suffolk.
Smartphone Description: 
With its surrounding wet meadows and ancient castle backdrop, the Mere at Framlingham is considered by many to be the best view in inland Suffolk. Its wildlife is equally special and the reserve is best known for its sedge beds - a rare habitat in Suffolk - and stream of migrating birds. There is a wonderful show of massed marsh marigolds, delicate ragged-robin and lady
Location
Address: 
New Road, Framlingham
Town: 
Framlingham
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP13 9HW
Grid ref: 
TM283636 <p>GPS Info<br> Head north along new road turning right into public car park.
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
No
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Elms car park next to Mere
Walking information: 
Access via public footpaths. Difficult for those with poor mobility particularly in winter or wet weather as paths can be muddy and uneven.
Grazing animals: 
Cattle graze areas
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Alan Miller
Reserve phone number: 
01502 478788
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reserves/framlingham-mere
Photos
Photo: 
Best time to visit
Start: 
April
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve