Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve
See wildlife in close-up all year round just 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds
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About this Business
Lackford Lakes is a wildlife oasis with a landscape of lakes, reeds, meadow and woodland, just 10 minutes outside Bury St Edmunds.
There is wildlife in close-up all year round, with iridescent kingfisher, dazzling dragonflies and colourful ducks. There is always something going on at Lackford Lakes for you and your family to get involved in; from bug hunting to pond dipping!
Dogs:
Guide dogs only. Other dogs on a lead permitted on red trail only.
Facilities:
Visitor centre
Bird hides
Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Outdoor play area
Wifi
Disabled parking
Access:
Fully accessible visitor centre with allocated parking and toilet for disabled people. Parts of this reserve are accessible by mobility scooter.
Opening times:
Reserve and car park open daily 9am - 5pm.
Toilets open 10am to 5pm
Catering open 10am to 4pm
The shop is open from 10am to 5pm
Admission
The reserve is FREE to visit, however please consider making a donation to Suffolk Wildlife Trust or becoming a member to support their work.
Offers and Events at this Venue
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