Lakenheath Fen 1009495

Lakenheath Nature Reserve

Thetford, Norfolk
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At A Glance

With big skies, extensive reedbeds and booming bitterns. Come and see how the RSPB has transformed former carrot fields into a magical wetland home for kingfishers, cranes, otters and watervoles. Our visitor centre has everything you need to find out more about the reserve and its wildlife.

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    Suitable for

    Adults, Children & Dogs

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    Duration

    All day

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    Price from

    £4

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    Availability

    All year round

Discover...

Lakenheath Fen Winter Crane Taking Off

Watch as cranes fly around the reserve

Fen Drayton Lakes Summer Immature Scarce Chaser Dragonfly

Walk a nature trail and observe the local wildlife

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Why this Destination is great for you.

  • Explore the rspb Nature reserve at Lakenheath Fen in Thetford
  • Enjoy six miles worth of nature trails split between four trails
  • Take a break at the Picnic area to take in the surrounding nature

Photos

Lakenheath Fen Summer 1017231 Purple Loosestrife
1000175 Bittern (1)
Aylesbeare Common Autumn Hobby In Flight (2)
Lakenheath Fen Autumn Female Roe Deer Being Pursued By Male
Lakenheath Fen Autumn Juvenile Bearded Tit In Reedbed
Lakenheath Fen Summer Soaring Juvenile Marsh Harrier
Fen Drayton Lakes Summer Immature Scarce Chaser Dragonfly
Lakenheath Fen 1009495
Lakenheath Fen Winter Crane Taking Off

Facilities and additional information

  • Opening times: 

Nature reserve: open daily, dawn-dusk

Car park: open daily, dawn-dusk

Outdoor welcome point: open daily
9am-4pm, 1 November-28 February.
9am-5pm, 1 March-31 October.

Refreshments: available daily
9am-4pm, 1 November-28 February.
9am-5pm, 1 March-31 October

Toilets: open daily
9am-4pm, 1 November-28 February.
9am-5pm, 1 March-31 October

  • Accessibility: Assistant dogs allowed, Accessible toilets on-site
  • Equipment needed: Weather appropriate clothing
  • Dogs allowed: Dogs are welcomed on the reserve but must be kept on a lead. Dogs are only allowed down the Washland Footpath except for Guide dogs
  • Parking : On-site parking

Location

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