RSPB MINSMERE
An internationally important nature reserve on the Suffolk coast, located between Aldeburgh and Southwold.
DIRECTIONS
POSTCODE: IP17 3BY
If coming by car
RSPB Minsmere is only a 20 minute drive from Saxmundham and 25 minutes from popular coastal towns, Aldeburgh and Southwold.
If coming by bus
Leiston is the nearest scheduled bus.
Accessible transport from Leiston bus stop to the reserve can be booked a week in advance through Coastal Accessible Transport Services – C.A.T.S.
If coming by train
Darsham is the nearest train station to Minsmere.
Trains run regularly between Ipswich and Lowestoft.
Welcome to RSPB MINSMERE
Sat between Aldeburgh and Southwold on the Suffolk coast, RSPB Minsmere covers an area of 4 square miles. It boasts incredible high quality wetland habitats, with Bitterns and Avocets nesting on site.
RSPB Minsmere is a calming escape from overwhelming, everyday living. We welcome people to RSPB Minsmere to benefit from its rich biodiversity, thriving wildlife and tranquil setting.
Stunning surroundings
Minsmere is home to woodland, reedbeds, grassland, heathland and the picturesque Suffolk coast.
Unique wildlife
The RSPB at Minsmere pride themselves on the amazing array of wildlife the site sees. Including the likes of Avocets, Beared Tits, Bitterns and even otters.
Coastal Location
For those of you based on the East coast, Minsmere might be the ideal camp for you.
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE OUR CAMP
MEET THE TEAM
Meet our friendly, expert team who use their deeply rooted knowledge of nature to connect people to themselves and others.
Our partners for RSPB Minsmere
Our partnership with RSPB means we can welcome participants into Minsmere and other sites, to appreciate the beautiful woodland and all it has to offer.
OUR
OTHER CAMPS
This is just one of our beautiful, natural spaces. Walk around our other camps for a while to see where else we connect people to nature.
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Learn moreCamp accessibility
Most of our work is outdoors and in wonderful woodland settings, this does mean that our camps are not always fully accessible all year round, but we can look to make reasonable adjustments. Talk to us about what you need and we will do our very best to accommodate you.
WHO WE SUPPORT
We support children, young people and adults so they can connect with nature and each other.
OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION
HOW WE WORK
By connecting health and wellbeing to nature we’re able to deliver something truly special. Learn about our practices here.
GET IN TOUCH
Speak to our team to understand more about who we support, how we might work together and the impact we have across Norfolk and Suffolk.