Nature & gardens
Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve
A 1,000-acre Suffolk Wildlife Trust wetland on the southern edge of the Broads, with a visitor centre cafe overlooking the marshes and an outdoor play area. Two trails are wheelchair friendly, and entry is free.
📍 Lowestoft, East of England · NR33 8HU
Visitor information
- Ages
- 0–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Burnt Hill Lane, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft NR33 8HU
- Opening times
- Visitor centre 10:00-16:30 Apr-Oct, 10:00-16:00 Nov-Mar; reserve and car park dawn to dusk; hot food to 15:00.
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Baby changing
- Café on site
- Toilets
- AccessibilityAccessible toilets; Sprat's Water and Share Marsh trails wheelchair friendly; mobility scooter hire.
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Make a day of it
Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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