Great White Egret By Nick Stacey 11.11.2011
Ham Wall Spring 1029155 Great Crested Grebes Performing Elaborate Courtship Display

Ham Wall Nature Reserve

Glastonbury, Somerset
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At A Glance

Ham Wall is a wetland teeming with wildlife - from rare species like water voles and otters to magnificent birds like bitterns and kingfishers. Enjoy stunning views across the marshes to Glastonbury Tor and make some time to follow secluded paths through the mystical landscape.

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    Suitable for

    Adults, Children & Dogs

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    Duration

    All day

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    Price from

    Free

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    Availability

    All year round

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1009768 Ham Wall Rspb Reserve Facilities For Disabled Visitors By Andy Hay

Observe the reserve from one of many viewpoints

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Watch the wildlife along the reedbeds of Ham wall

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Why this Destination is great for you.

  • Explore the rspb Nature reserve at Ham Wall in Glastonbury
  • Take a guided walk through the nature reserve
  • Grab some refreshments and stop by the Picnic area to take in the surrounding nature

Photos

Aylesbeare Common Autumn Hobby In Flight (1)
Berney Marshes And Breydon Water Summer Southern Hawker In Flight (2)
Brading Marshes Winter Male Shoveler Flying In To Land
Ham Wall Summer Barn Owl In Orange Evening Light
Ham Wall Summer Bittern Peering Out From Reeds
Reeds Blowing In The Wind Against A Stormy Sky By Ben Hall 1013237 (1)
Summer Kingfisher Looking Down From Perch
Great White Egret By Nick Stacey 11.11.2011
1000175 Bittern

Facilities and additional information

  • Opening times: 

Nature reserve: open daily, dawn-dusk

Car park: open daily
5am-6.30pm, 1 November-31 January.
5am-8pm, 1 February-31 March. 
5am-10pm, 1 April-30 August. 
5am-8pm, 1 September-31 October

Information point: open daily, 10am-4pm

Refreshments: available on weekends, 10am-4pm. Available as often during the week as we have a volunteer. Card payment preferred

Toilets: open daily
5am-6.30pm, 1 November-31 January.
5am-8pm, 1 February-31 March. 
5am-10pm, 1 April-30 August. 
5am-8pm, 1 September-31 October

  • Accessibility: Assistant dogs allowed, Accessible toilets on-site
  • Equipment needed: Weather appropriate clothing
  • Dogs allowed: Dogs are Welcome on the footpaths of the reserve but must be kept on a lead at all times. Dongs are not allowed on The Reedbed trail, Waltons Heath trail and Loxtons Marsh trail except for guide dogs
  • Parking : On-site parking

Location

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