Events at Strumpshaw Fen
Discover exciting events all year at Strumpshaw. Join us for a wildlife at dusk walk or marvellous moths and more!
Download our trail map, to help you plan your visit.
Days out
Strumpshaw Fen
StrumpshawOpenSee opening timesThis is a land where Bitterns sneak through reedbeds, orchids bejewel meadows and in summer, the Cuckoo calls reverberate through woodlands.
About
Path closure – we have had to close part of our woodland/fen trail due to a dangerous tree identified as at risk of falling onto the path. The closed section runs from the ‘gnarly oak’ along sandy wall to before Fen hide. Completing the woodland loop and access to Fen hide, is still possible via the meadow. However, as a seasonal trail the meadow path is wet and uneven, so unfortunately is not accessible for mobility scooters or buggies. Safety work will be taking place on Monday 6 July, after which we will be able to re-open the trail.
You'll find Strumpshaw Fen on the River Yare in Norfolk, around six miles east of Norwich. The reserve itself has a fantastic range of Broadland habitats and wildlife to discover.
Enjoy a walk round the reedbeds, woodlands and orchid-rich meadows before an al fresco cuppa from the visitor centre. Little ones will love our den building area along our adventure trail. If the weather's kind, why not stop for a picnic too?
This is a great location to spot Kingfishers
The vibrant azure and copper feathers of the Kingfisher make them one of the UK’s most colourful and instantly recognisable birds. But blink and you’ll miss them – they dart along rivers and streams at high speeds. RSPB nature reserves and our care-taking teams provide safe wetland havens for these special birds and their fishy prey.
At a glance
60 spaces
2 Blue Badge spaces Spaces 150m away from the Visitor Centre. Surface is gravel and mostly flat, but slightly uneven in places. Overflow has grass surface, flat but uneven.
No lighting. Entry to the reserve involves crossing a railway line. If you have mobility difficulties or poor eyesight, please use the phone at the gate to check with the signal operator that no trains are coming.
No accessible toilet but there are larger cubicles, situated at the reserve entrance and with level access.
Our baby changing facilities are located in the toilets in a separate toilet block at the entrance to the reserve.
Woodland trail earth and grass surfaces, occasionally bumpy, mostly flat but with two short steep slopes.
Meadow trail flat, uneven with 11 steps up to the riverbank. The path can be wet and muddy after rain.
Fen trail is earth and grass, mostly flat, but uneven and bumpy. Often wet and muddy in winter.
Benches are located along all three trails.
Woodland trail earth and grass surfaces, occasionally bumpy, mostly flat but with two short steep slopes.
Meadow trail flat, uneven with 11 steps up to the riverbank. The path can be wet and muddy after rain.
Fen trail is earth and grass, mostly flat, but uneven and bumpy. Often wet and muddy in winter.
Benches are located along all three trails.
Our toilets are open daily, 9:30am-5pm.
They are located in a separate block at the entrance to the reserve.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
Sorry, dogs are not permitted at Strumpshaw Fen, except assistance dogs, due to the sensitive wildlife and habitats here.
Dogs die in hot cars, please do not leave your dog in the car when visiting us.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
See what’s here
Plan your visit
Download our trail map
Group Bookings
For groups of 10 or more people visiting, please get in touch at strumpshaw@rspb.org.uk.
Recent Sightings
Check out which species we've seen around the reserve recently.
Strumpshaw Fen
- Barn Owl
- Bittern
- Black-Tailed Godwit
- Blackcap
- Bullfinch
- Buzzard
- Canada Goose
- Cetti's Warbler
- Chiffchaff
- Crane
- Common Tern
- Coot
- Cormorant
- Cuckoo
- Gadwall
- Garden Warbler
- Great Crested Grebe
- Great White Egret
- Grey Heron
- Grey Wagtail
- Hobby
- House Martin
- Kingfisher
- Lapwing
- Little Egret
- Little Grebe
- Long Tailed Tit
- Marsh Harrier
- Mistle Thrush
- Moorhen
- Oystercatcher
- Red Kite
- Redshank
- Reed Bunting
- Reed Warbler
- Sedge Warbler
- Shelduck
- Shoveler
- Song Thrush
Other wildlife
Buckenham and Cantley Marshes
Contact Strumpshaw Fen
strumpshaw@rspb.org.uk Strumpshaw Fen, Low Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4HS 01603 715191