| Weston Fen | |
| Aos: | Suffolk |
| Interest: | Biological |
| Area: | 49.7 hectares |
| Notifydate: | 1986 |
| Map: | Magic Map |
Weston Fen is a 49.7hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hopton in Suffolk.[1] [2] It is part of the Waveney and Little Ouse Valley Fens Special Areas of Conservation,[3] [4] and an area of 37 hectares is managed as a nature reserve called Market Weston Fen by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[5]
This spring-fed valley fen has a high and stable water table, and as a result it has a rich and varied flora. The dominant plants in the central fen area are saw sedge, the reed Phragmites australis and blunt-flowered rush. Other habitats include tall fen grassland, heath and a stream. There are many dragonflies and damselflies.[6]
There is access from Fen Street. Parking for 3-4 cars on verge immediately after the signposted public footpath and entrance to fen.