Around Stanpit Marsh Photo Gallery
Perfect Reflections
Photo Credit – Justin King.
Taken on 14th Jan 2024
View from the old golf course
Panoramic view of Stanpit Marsh from the old golf course.
Little Egret
The Little Egret is now considered resident to Stanpit Marsh, but some also migrate to the Marsh from central Africa and the Mediterranean.
Crouch Hill and South Marsh
South Marsh, with Crouch Hill in the foreground.
Do not feed the ponies – Human food can kill!
This extremely important sign can be seen at entrances to Stanpit Marsh.
Stanpit Marsh Visitor Centre
Stanpit Marsh Visitor Centre on a sunny May afternoon in 2022.
Horses on Grimmery Bank
Some of the Stanpit Marsh horses at Grimmery Bank, next to the River Stour.
Upstream view from Grimmery Bank
Looking upstream along the Stour from Grimmery Bank.
High Tide
The Bailey Bridge was one of the few things above the water during this exceptionally high tide in November 2020.
Dogs on leads are welcome on Stanpit Marsh
Please keep dogs on leads when visiting Stanpit Marsh, as they can disturb nesting birds or the ponies – particularly when the mares have young foals.
Great Willowherb
Great Willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum) flowers in July and August and can grow as tall as 1.8 metres.
Low Tide
Mother Siller’s Channel at Low Tide
Shelduck
Another bird seen year-round on Stanpit Marsh, The Shelduck often nests in old rabbit burrows.
Visitor Centre Displays
The Visitor Centre has numerous informative and interactive displays as well as activities for children.
Horses on Crouch Hill
Horses on Crouch Hill, next to Mother Siller’s Channel.
Teasel
Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) grow up to 2 metres tall and flower in July and August.
Raised Walkway
One of the raised walkways around the Central Marsh
Charlie in the Visitor Centre
Charlie is a local cat often seen around Stanpit Marsh. Today he was enjoying the sunshine and company in the Visitor Centre.
Stanpit Marsh from the Water
Viewing Stanpit Marsh from the water gives a very different perspective. PLEASE NOTE that you may not land watercraft on the Marsh!
