The Avalon Marshes

The Avalon Marshes, a magical wetland landscape, lies at the heart of the Somerset Levels and Moors. It is nationally important for its rich cultural heritage and diversity of wildlife, with Glastonbury Tor, the Isle of Avalon and some of Britain’s best wetland nature reserves

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Newsletter for Shapwick Heath

Read all about the latest news about Shapwick Heath, the Avalon Marshes Centre and Natural England’s other nature reserves in Somerset. Click here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Events

We’re excited to be able to invite you to events at the Avalon Marshes, providing you with unique opportunities to connect with the nature and heritage of the area.

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03/12/2023, 10.30am - 1.00pm

RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve

Bird Watching Guided Walk at RSPB Ham Wall

Avalon Archaeology at the Avalon Marshes Centre

Discovery Tour of Avalon Archaeology

Glastonbury

Somerset Rural Life Museum – Art Exhibition

RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve

Bird Watching for Beginners at RSPB Ham Wall

RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve

Family Bird Watching Guided Walk

RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve

Bird Watching Guided Walk at RSPB Ham Wall

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Photo Credits: Pin Tail Duck Catcott (Brian Phipps), Westhay Island Hide (AM Staff), Glastonbury Tor Wetland (Brian Phipps), Easter Ducks (Unsplash.com), Teasel Painted Lady (Joy Russel), Peat and Reeds (Joy Russel), Great White Egret (John Crispin)

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What's been happening at the Marshes?

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Newsletter for Shapwick Heath

Posted 21/04/2023

Centre fully open again

Posted 02/04/2023

Newsletter for Somerset NNRs

Posted 30/03/2023

Avalon Marshes Centre Improvements

Posted 23/11/2022

Super Starlings for home educated children at RSPB Ham Wall

Posted 31/10/2022

Further improvements at the Avalon Marshes Centre

Posted 31/10/2022

Shapwick Heath Newsletter: Jul – Sep 22

Posted 31/10/2022

WetlandLIFE: Hide and Seek Project – Featured Writer Interview

Posted 18/11/2021

Shapwick Heath Newsletter: Jul – Sep 22

Posted 06/07/2020

Avalon Marshes response to Covid-19

Upcoming Events

03/12/2023, 10.30am - 1.00pm

RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve

Bird Watching Guided Walk at RSPB Ham Wall

05/12/2023, 10.30 am - 12.00 pm

Avalon Archaeology at the Avalon Marshes Centre

Discovery Tour of Avalon Archaeology

09/12/2023, 10.00am-5.00pm

Glastonbury

Somerset Rural Life Museum – Art Exhibition

16/12/2023, 10.30am - 1.00pm

RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve

Bird Watching for Beginners at RSPB Ham Wall

30/12/2023, 10.30am - 1.00pm

RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve

Family Bird Watching Guided Walk

13/01/2024, 10.30am - 1.00pm

RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve

Bird Watching Guided Walk at RSPB Ham Wall

The Avalon Marshes Partners

Keeping in touch

Photo Credits: Pin Tail Duck Catcott (Brian Phipps), Westhay Island Hide (AM Staff), Glastonbury Tor Wetland (Brian Phipps), Easter Ducks (Unsplash.com), Teasel Painted Lady (Joy Russel), Peat and Reeds (Joy Russel), Great White Egret (John Crispin)