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Rye Meads Nature Reserve

Rye Road | Stanstead Abbotts, Ware SG12 8JS, England
01992 708383
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Ware
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: This urban nature reserve has something to offer everyone and will appeal to families, walkers, birdwatchers and photographers. It is a great place to...... more » Owner description: This urban nature reserve has something to offer everyone and will appeal to families, walkers, birdwatchers and photographers. It is a great place to relax and wind down, listen to birdsong, see flocks of wild ducks and enjoy views of lakes, meadows and marshes. Opening times: Daily 10 am-5 pm (or dusk if earlier). Please note that the reserve is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. « less
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Ware, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I enjoy going here at particular times of the breeding year and when all the wild flowers are out. Is is very peaceful and always interesting, brilliant for kids and adults alike. More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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I have visited Rye Meads quite a few times with my family, most recently in Jan 2012. As you approach the Reserve it can seems a little offputting, the brown duck information signs lead you past an industrial estate, via a few scrap yards. Once over the River Lea the landscape changes into a waterworld akin to the Norfolk Broads.... More

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Bangor, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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If you like getting a bit of fresh air and having a nice walk this place is perfect. If you like seeing interesting wildlife this is the place too. We saw a kingfisher and lots of other cool stuff. They have an events programme too. The information staff made the visit complete. They were so friendly and made our visit... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2010
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Its a fun family day out to walk along and see the birds, pick blackberries and have an adventure in the woods, More

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