History of Minsmere Guided Walk

During the Second World War, the sluice gates on the Minsmere River were opened to create natural defenses against potential invasion. What began as a wartime strategy unexpectedly paved the way for the return of the avocet to the UK - and laid the foundations for the RSPB's flagship nature reserve.

Join us for a guided walk to explore the fascinating history behind the creation of Minsmere. See the remains of old wartime sea defences, the scrap and the avocet whose return to the UK made Minsmere an important site for conservation.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

10am

Monday 15 September:

10am

Location & directions

Minsmere Nature Reserve, Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3BY

Directions:

Please report to the Visitors center for directions to the Discovery Center

Contact on day:

Melanie Keable

Telephone number:

+441728648281

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

We will be running a shuttle bus service on both days from the local train stations. Please contact us for more information.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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