The Avalon Marshes

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Posted 21/04/2023

Centre fully open again

We are delighted to announce that the latest round of refurbishments is complete and the Avalon Marshes Centre is fully open again. We now have a covered entrance, lots more undercover cafe seating, a

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Posted 02/04/2023

Newsletter for Somerset NNRs

Read all about what has been happening at Shapwick Heath and beyond in our latest newsletter. It also contains news of the refurbishments at the Avalon Marshes Centre and upcoming events. Just click o

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Posted 30/03/2023

Avalon Marshes Centre Improvements

It’s an exciting time at the Avalon Marshes Centre, with the next stage of improvements almost complete, and the Avalon Archaeology site now fully open. There will be a new entrance area, extend

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Posted 23/11/2022

Super Starlings for home educated children at RSPB Ham Wall

Have you ever marvelled at a starling murmuration? Join us at RSPB Ham Wall to learn about the fascinating lives of these charismatic birds as they gather in massive flocks for their evening flyby abo

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Posted 31/10/2022

Further improvements at the Avalon Marshes Centre

Natural England has now secured funding from Defra to continue with the improvements within the Avalon Marshes. These are at the Avalon Marshes Centre and are part of what is known as the Phase 3 work

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Posted 31/10/2022

Shapwick Heath Newsletter: Jul – Sep 22

Despite summer temperatures soaring and the beach calling, we’ve been busy as ever out on the reserves across the county. Our practical volunteers have been keeping things ticking over on the reserv

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Posted 31/10/2022

WetlandLIFE: Hide and Seek Project – Featured Writer Interview

What is the Hide & Seek Project? The Hide & Seek Project seeks to uncover stories which exist in our wetlands and believes that by sharing and creating narratives we can better understand our

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Posted 18/11/2021

Shapwick Heath Newsletter: Jul – Sep 22

Shapwick Heath NNR: Despite summer temperatures soaring and the beach calling, we’ve been busy as ever out on the reserves across the county. Our practical volunteers have been keeping things tickin

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Posted 06/07/2020

Avalon Marshes response to Covid-19

Safety is our top priority and we are closely monitoring Coronavirus (Covid-19) updates and following government advice. Update 22 Aug 21: In line with Government guidance Shapwick Heath NNR and its a

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Posted 23/08/2019

The Bittern Trail is open!

The Bittern Trail is a new family friendly cycle trail which links the town of Glastonbury with the Avalon Marshes Centre. It is a four mile long, tranquil, mainly traffic free,  route running throug