Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park

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Abberton Reservoir
  • Abberton Reservoir
  • Abberton Reservoir
  • Trail around Abberton Reservoir showing wheelchair friendly
  • Bird Hide at Abberton
  • Abberton Reservoir

About

A wetland site of international importance for wildfowl. Up to 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visit each year. Excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir. The huge expanse of Essex & Suffolk Water's Abberton Reservoir is one of Europe's top wetland sites and is well worth a visit.

Walk, explore and play on site, there is something for everyone to discover!

*Play area

*Bramley Hedge sculpture trail

*Bird hides

*Accessible footpaths

*Café offering hot drinks and refreshments

*Shop – Nature based books & gifts, binoculars and bird food.

We run an exciting range of events for all ages across our Nature Discovery Centres, please visit our Facebook pages for the most up to date information and booking details. https://www.facebook.com/EWTAbberton

Car parking and toilets including disabled and baby change facilities on site. Footpaths are buggy friendly. All terrain mobility scooter avaible to hire.

Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. We value your support, all income generated from our sites enables us to continue this great work – thank you.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Wheelchairs available

Catering

  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets
  • WiFi or internet access

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