Lackford Lakes

A proper escape to nature!

A very peaceful place to visit near Bury St Edmunds. Perfect for spotting wildlife, especially birds and dragonflies. The walk around the lakes is very enjoyable, you can hear various birds at the tim...

A peaceful, attractive reserve, with many opportunities to enjoy nature.

Lackford Lakes provides wonderful opportunities for walking in attractive, peaceful surroundings, and bird spotting from several hides overlooking the lakes. The cafe is a bonus, with delightful views...

Very good

Went on a tour with Paul who was very passionate and informative about the lake and taught us a bout the Red Admiral. I learnt a lot of things like that the bird in the centre of a flock of birds does...

Don’t bother if you have a dog…

Dog walkers have to follow the ‘red arrows’ where basically you follow a route around a square sheep field, didn’t see any part of the lake atall. Really disappointing. Only good thing is that we didn...

Lovely tranquil setting

A great Suffolk Wildlife trust site. Despite sleet had a lovely morning, close encounter with a Wren and a Little Egret. Lovely birding spot or just a nice gentle walk. Hides and benches to sit. Visit...