“The meadows on this mixed farm are like a piece of forgotten Suffolk with their
skylark and wildflowers.”

There’s always something special to see here at Grove Farm where conservation and commercial farming can be seen working side by side. Left to the Trust by Mrs Cooper in 1995 this reserve is managed under a Farm Business Tenancy and a good circular walk takes in all the habitats on the farm.

In spring skylark can be seen hovering above the set aside fields and snipe spend the winter in the meadows. Plants like southern marsh orchid, marsh marigold, marsh valerian andragged-robin bloom in the wet meadows bordering the River Black Bourn, in early summer. On the higher, drier land flowers like self heal, ox-eye daisy and common cat’s-ear can be found.

Dense mixed hedges consist of hawthorn, hazel, dog rose, oak and willow. Secretive otter have been spotted on the grazing marshes and intersecting dykes.

During harvest in July/August please contact Suffolk Wildlife Trust before visiting.

Other Trust reserves nearby: Bradfield Woods

		STAR SPECIES Skylark Hare Southern marsh orchid
Skylarks’ inconspicuous nests blend in with the surroundings	The hare’s spring courtship ritual involves spectacular boxing, leaping and chasing

We are thankful to local Corporate Members Climax Molybdenum for supporting grazing improvments at Grove Farm.