Marc Thomas
08.03.2025
Famous from BBC Springwatch this is an expansive and accessible reserve. There are several large hides, some two level. It connects to the adjacent Dunwich Beach and surrounding countryside via many paths. Several circular routes around the site are available.
We saw March Harriers, Curlews, other waterfowl, Red Deer and Starlings murmurating.
The visitor centre has very friendly volunteers and staff with a well stocked shop and excellent cafe.
Melville Few
05.03.2025
An absolute must if you are interested in bird watching
Paula Milham
24.02.2025
Nature seen at its best. On arrival before entering the reserve stop and observe the array of garden birds using the feeders. Stunning. Ample parking, friendly helpful staff. Well stocked shop with a lovely cafe offering a good selection of food. The reserve is well maintained. The hides are always kept clean. The birds putting on their displays on our visit were the best yet. Kingfisher eagerly waiting for lunch. Dives down twice to retrieve fish and perches on a post for quite a while allowing us to admire its beautiful colours and the elegance of this little bird.
A female marsh harrier just gliding on the thermals immediately in front of the hide and occasionally resting on a shrub giving us the opportunity to view the sheer beauty of this bird. The male marsh harrier flies over the reeds looking for lunch. Whooper swans, widgeons, teals and other species gathered on the wetland which can be viewed from 2 hides either side of the area. Deers randomly seen around the reserve together with some beautiful horses grazing on one area of the reserve. A regular place visited by us. Highly recommend.
Ben B
19.02.2025
Nice and tranquil, good food in the cafe, very nice! A good day out.
Jax J141
17.02.2025
Lots of lovely walks with plenty of birds.
Francesca
15.02.2025
Our favourite place in the country.
Lovely welcoming staff in the visitors centre and cafe (gorgeous breakfasts!)
Lots of ways parking and signs to direct you. Always so much wildlife and care goes into this place. We find it a very calming and special place to visit and since moving, happily drive 2h to spend the day here.
Wingnut
11.02.2025
A Fabulous RSPB Bird reserve! Nice walks and interesting wildlife and rare birds to be seen.
Rob Hilliard
22.01.2025
Fabulous place and surrounding areas
Jess Boyce
19.01.2025
Fantastic place to visit staff are very friendly and helpful nice food in the cafe
Charlotte Allain
14.01.2025
One of the best bird reserves in England, fantastic cafe with fresh food cooked by volunteers and beautiful walks through the reeds and by the sea. Have seen bearded tits, kingfishers, harriers, bitterns, spoonbills, the list goes on. Never disappoints.
Tony Gray
14.01.2025
Great place to see overwinter ducks and wildfowl
georgia holyfield
06.01.2025
Magics 10/10 and staff are fantastic !!! Highly recommend
Andy Coleman
01.01.2025
Love this place - ideal for a family day out
Rachel Shaw
08.12.2024
Lovely reserve but the cafe has got very expensive and the menu choice is limited compared to pre covid. Used to come alot as we are members but don't bother using cafe.
Fortunato Parisi
28.11.2024
Minsmere was fantastic despite poor weather. Beautiful nature reserve covering, lakes, reed beds, woodland and coastal environments. The bird hides were well maintained and offered great views of birdlife. Managed to see a wide variety of birds and wildlife. The cafe was great with a good selection of light meals, snacks and drinks for all dietary requirements.
Roland Schall
23.11.2024
Lovely place but leave your at home or in the car
alex grant
10.11.2024
Nice place. Have been on and off for the last 30 years. Bring binoculars
