Langdon Nature Discovery Park

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Tel+44 (0)1268 419103

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00
Bank HolidayOpen
Season (1 Apr 2023 - 31 Oct 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Bank HolidayOpen
Season (1 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00
Bank HolidayOpen

* Closed Christmas Day

Nature Discovery Centre at Langdon
  • Nature Discovery Centre at Langdon
  • Sheep grazing in Landon NDP
  • View of the lake at Langdon NDP
  • Langdon meadows
  • Photograph of a meeting room set up in a boardroom style.

About

Our new and sustainable Nature Discovery Centre with enhanced facilities is now open to the public. We look forward to welcoming you to our gateway to the Langdon Hills.

Langdon nature reserve is the largest inland reserve managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. The nature reserve occupies some of the highest land in the county, has some commanding views and offers miles of excellent walks, where an abundance of wildlife can be enjoyed. 

In the summer there is the opportunity to enjoy Turtle Doves, Nightingales and Woodcock, while in the winter thrushes and finches can be enjoyed. There are thirty butterfly species at Langdon including White Admiral, Green Hairstreak, Marbled White and Grizzled Skipper, making this a spectacular reserve for butterflies in Essex. Langdon also offers seven species of wild orchids in bloom in Many and June. Over 350 wild flowering plants have been recorded. Badgers, Foxes and Weasels all thrive in the meadows.

The nature reserve offers walks through many different areas and habitats and can offer the visitor a really interesting day out. The Nature Discovery Centre has a gift shop and restaurant. We will be offering a schools programme and activities for children and families in the future.

Please note the Haven museum is currently closed while we develop exciting new plans to restore and preserve this important piece of Langdon’s heritage. Please do talk to the Nature Discovery Centre team to find out more.

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