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Great Totham
This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of ancient woodland forming part of the Chantry Wood complex. A wonderful carpet of Bluebells can be enjoyed in the spring.
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331 reviewsBillericay
Set in beautiful woodland with views over the reservoir Hanningfield is the perfect place to walk, explore and play.
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578 reviewsWaldegraves Lane, West Mersea
For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether you prefer sea fishing or coarse fishing, there’s something for every keen or novice angler at our site.
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125 reviewsStanford le Hope
A stunning and innovative visitor centre and Nature Park created on a former landfill site, with superb views over the Thames. Explore, play or just enjoy the views!
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96 reviewsSouth Ockendon
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing permitted in two large lakes. Visitor Centre with refreshments on site.
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357 reviewsLeigh-On-Sea
Belfairs Woodland Centre introduces visitors to the 1160-acre Living Landscape, a third of which is woodland, including a number of outstanding sites valuable for nature conservation.
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6 reviewsHeybridge Basin
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of Chelmsford with the tidal estuary of the River Blackwater at Heybridge Basin. It is 13.8 miles (22.1 km) long and has 13 locks.
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25 reviewsMaldon
One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh that is managed as a traditional coastal farm using the Trust's own rare breed livestock to encourage a superb variety of wildlife.
Chelmsford
This 5.5 acre reserve consists of the former Stow Maries Halt on the disused Maldon to South Woodham Ferrers railway line, along with an adjoining four-acre meadow acquired later.
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276 reviewsColchester
One of Europe's top Wetland sites, excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.
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507 reviewsGreat Notley Country Park covers some 100 acres of open space, which is managed for the benefit of wildlife and the community. Fishing allowed daily in the large lake in the south of the park.
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53 reviewsHornchurch
Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discover Centre overlooks the fantastic marshland and reedbeds of the river and offers a vast landscape for people to explore and connect with nature in such urban surroundings.
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84 reviewsWalton-on-the-Naze
The Centre is open all year round and houses an education room as well as a café and gift shop. There are a number of displays including fossil and geology displays and information regarding bird migration and sightings.
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83 reviewsColchester
Nature reserve over 200 acres of mixed habitat on the Colne Estuary. Nature trails, wheelchair access, bird hides, gift shop and visitor centre with tea room. Friendly atmosphere. Regular events for adults and children.
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73 reviewsBasildon
Set in a stunning nature reserve of 461 acres which comprises woodland, meadows, lakes and former plotland gardens. There are beautiful wildlife gardens and a museum of Plotland Life.
Chelmsford
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages nearly 240 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge, a patchwork of woodland, common, heathland, streams, bogs and farmland
Maldon
This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most of it on embankment. The northern 250m of the embankment has been isolated by the Maldon southern link road.
Waltham Abbey
The bird hide and discovery room is the perfect spot to get in touch with nature as the seasons change throughout the year
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197 reviewsLeigh-on-Sea
An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.
North Fambridge
Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and many other donors.