Frensham Little Pond

Relax in the tranquility of Little Fensham Pond

A pair of mute swans — Swans enjoying the sunshine at Frensham Little Pond

Frensham Little Pond Cafe — Enjoy a refreshing cuppa at our cafe

Important notice -

Our car parks are now open. You don’t need to book but parking space is limited. If the car park is full please come back another time.

Medieval bishops' fish pond in tranquil wildlife haven amidst precious heathland

Overview
Opening times
How to get here
Facilities and access
Contact us

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

Frensham Little Pond

Things to see and do

Bird watching through spring and summer

With around 90 species seen each year, Frensham Little Pond is one of the best places in Surrey to watch birds. Bring your binoculars and see how many types you can spot.

Two little girls splashing in puddle with parents in background

Frensham Little Pond family trail

Enjoy this walk exploring Frensham Little Pond, especially its history, wildlife and wonderful views.

Visitors dog-walking at Ickworth, Suffolk

Dog walking at Frensham Little Pond

We welcome responsible dog walkers who enjoy the tranquility and views of Frensham Little Pond while helping us protect this precious heathland.

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Wildlife

A nightjar, a rare ground-nesting bird, held by a ranger at night

A lone Tern on a rock, the bird has long pointed wings and a forked tail

Habitat at Frensham Little Pond

The habitats we care for here go much further than just the pond! We maintain heathland, woodland and the marginal-fen habitat among others.

Wildlife at Frensham Little Pond

Learn about all of the different wildlife that has come to call our pond its home and see how you can help to preserve it by doing some really simple things.

Frensham Little Pond's woodland

Hear about our woodland, its Scots pines and Boundary oaks, from area ranger Tim Mockridge.

Nesting terns on Frensham Little Pond

Over the past few years, we've created welcoming homes for our visiting terns.

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Eating

Woman holding takeaway hot drink — Pick up a coffee

What refreshments are available?

Our outdoor food outlet has reopened and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

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