The water meadows in the heart of the town are a unique feature and a valuable habitat for various species. It covers 5.5 hectares of land on the flood plain of the River Glyme and is bounded by the mill stream and the residual Glyme river. The area is flooded in winter, but drier areas are set aside for managed grazing. The water meadows are home to a large number of pollarded willows, white poplar, and recently planted species.