Lackford Lakes, Nature reserve near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
This 161-hectare wildlife sanctuary encompasses diverse habitats including lakes, reedbeds, meadows, and woodland areas that support numerous bird species, dragonflies, and other native wildlife throughout the year.
The site has been managed as a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust for several years, focusing on habitat preservation and biodiversity conservation efforts.
The reserve serves as an important educational center offering guided walks, wildlife workshops, and Wild Tots programs that engage local communities and schools in environmental awareness activities.
Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm with visitor center facilities from 10 am, the reserve features accessible trails, bird hides, toilets, café, shop, and free Wi-Fi with suggested parking donations of £3.
The reserve operates a seasonal grazing program using sheep year-round and cattle seasonally to maintain grassland habitats while preventing overgrowth and supporting ecosystem balance.
GPS coordinates: 52.30000,0.64000
Latest update: July 24, 2025 15:31
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