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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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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Friday 31 July - Sunday 30 August, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Avalon Archaeology

Summer at Avalon Archaeology

Avalon Archaeology

Arthurian Legends

Avalon Archaeology

Avalon Archaeology Family Tour

RSPB Ham Wall

Canoe Safari at RSPB Ham Wall

Avalon Marshes Centre

Well-Life Reset, Balance & Healing Workshop

Avalon Marshes Centre

Willow Bird Workshop

Wonderful Wildlife

History and Heritage

Conservation at the Marshes

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We’re Recruiting: Avalon Marshes Business Manager & Engagement

Do you have a passion for nature and the environment? Do you want to make a real difference and secure significant environmental gains in the present and the future? Do you enjoy working in a team? Ca

Have Your Say on Somerset’s Nature Recovery Strategy

Somerset Council has launched a public consultation on the county’s first Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). This statutory plan outlines priorities for protecting and restoring wildlife and hab

The Eels Are Back!

We’re delighted to share that the eels have returned to Avalon Marshes! Building on our successful partnership with the Somerset Eel Recovery Project (SERP) in 2024, the Somerset Wetlands team has l

Peat-Fest South-West 2025: A Celebration of our Peatland Connections

The Art and Energy Collective has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to work in partnership with peatland restoration and cultural organisations across the South-West – inclu

New Heritage Wedding Venue in Somerset

Couples that are looking for an alternative wedding day can now choose from heritage venues including a Saxon Longhall and 14th century Abbey Barn. Celebrant-led weddings are being offered by the Sout

Bringing Bogs Back to Somerset

Peatlands habitats, such as raised bog, blanket bog and fen, in good condition, are home to a wide range of species and store the largest amount of carbon of all habitats in England. However, most of

Beavers have moved into a new home at the Avalon Marshes

Avalon Marshes, part of the Somerset Wetlands ‘super’ National Nature Reserve, is now home to at least two beavers, confirms Natural England. While beavers have been in the wider river catchment f

Elvers Return to the Wild: A Celebration of Conservation

This month marked an exciting milestone at the Avalon Marshes Centre as the elvers residing in our display tank since May were released into the River Axe at Wedmore. Provided by the Somerset Eel Reco

Rare Species Found on Shapwick Moor Nature Reserve

Two rare wetland species have found a new home on the Shapwick Moor Nature Reserve following work to create new wetland features. This is part of action in hand across the country to recover nature an

Read the latest Somerset and Avon National Nature Reserves Newsletter

Read all about the latest news about Shapwick Heath, the Avalon Marshes Centre and Natural England’s other nature reserves in Somerset. Download the newsletter: Somerset and Avon National Nature Res

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