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The Starling Roost
Starling murmurations are a true wonder of the natural world and the Avalon Marshes host this amazing wildlife spectacle...
Step into this paradise for wetland birds and discover booming Bitterns and brightly-coloured Kingfishers.
⚠ Due to the on-going effects of flooding the play area is currently closed. We will open it as soon as we are safely able to ⚠
Ham Wall is a wetland teeming with wildlife – from rare species like Water Voles and Otters to ‘booming’ Bitterns and colourful Kingfishers. Enjoy sweeping views across the marshes to Glastonbury Tor and make some time to follow secluded paths through the mystical landscape.
This Somerset reserve is a true gem where extensive reedbeds give way to open water, creating a paradise for wetland birds, mammals and minibeasts. Elsewhere woodlands and grasslands brim with life and are home to a wide range of wildlife stars.
Ham Wall nature reserve is carefully looked after to create the ideal conditions for wildlife. Reedbeds are cut and plantlife is removed on rotation to maintain a variety of habitats. The cuttings are then turned into soil conditioner which is used on nearby gardens and allotments.
Water levels are also managed for wildlife such as wading birds, while cattle graze the reedbeds and grasslands in the summer months.
Download our trail map, to help you plan your visit.
Our car park is open daily in line with the below times and it is closed and locked outside of these hours using an automatically-operated gate. 1 November - 31 January, 5am-6.30pm. 1 February - 31 March, 5am-8pm. 1 April - 30 August, 5am-10pm. 1 September – 31 October, 5am-8pm. The car park has 120 spaces of which 5 are Blue Badge spaces. 2 additional Blue Badge spaces are available within the reserve, close to viewing platforms and viewing facilities.
These are accessed with a RADAR key. RADAR keys can be borrowed from the Info Point. No overnight parking or camping is permitted. There is no height restriction barrier. Please be respectful of other visitor access, our team and our neighbours by not parking on the road, verges or in gateways, as it causes an obstruction for residents and emergency services. Bicycle racks are available close to the car park.
Our toilets are open daily in line with car park opening times. They are located in a separate block near to our Information Point.
Our baby changing facilities are located in our accessible toilet near to our Information Point.
The Main Track and Reedbed Trail, Waltons Screens and Tor View Hide are pushchair accessible.
The Main Track and Reedbed Trail, Waltons Screens and Tor View Hide are wheelchair accessible.
Our toilets are open daily in line with car park opening times. They are located in a separate block near to our Information Point.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.