Filsham Reedbed

Filsham Reedbed is an 18.5-hectare (46-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the western outskirts of St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex. It is owned by Hastings Borough Council and managed by Sussex Wildlife Trust.^[1][2][3] It is part of Combe Haven Site of Special Scientific Interest.^[4]

Filsham Reedbed
Type	Local Nature Reserve
Location	St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
OS grid	TQ 777 097
Area	18.5 hectares (46 acres)
Managed by	Sussex Wildlife Trust

This is one of the largest reedbeds in the county and it also has areas of grazing marsh, swamp and ancient woodland. There is a wide variety of plants and over 1000 species of invertebrates have been recorded. The bird life is also important and diverse.^[3]

There is access from Reedswood Road and from a footpath alongside Combe Haven river.