Essex Wildlife Trust, Abbotts Hall Farm, Gt Wigborough, Colchester, Essex CO5 7RZ
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Telephone: 01206 738172
Email: click here
Address: Church Rd, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EU
Grid ref: TL 963 184 (click for O/S map)
The site offers excellent birdwatching opportunities over the 1200 acre reservoir, which is a Wetland of International Importance. There are facilities for the disabled in the Visitor Centre and boardwalk access to 2 of the 5 hides.
For more about the nature reserve click here
The Visitor Centre is 6 miles SW of Colchester on the B1026 (a minor road linking Colchester and Maldon) just S of Layer de la Haye - follow the brown and white "Wildfowl Centre" signs.
Open: The Visitor Centre and nature reserve are open Tuesday - Sunday 9.00am - 5.00pm plus Bank Holiday Mondays, but closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Booking essential for all except free events: phone 01206 738172
Sun 25 May 10am Abberton Work Party
Join the Warden at Abberton to help manage the nature reserve. Meet new people and have fun whilst helping the future of Essex's wildife. No experience necessary; tools & training provided. Please call to say you are coming.
Free event
Tue 27 May 1.30pm to 3.30pm Family Nature Day: Sweeping and Swooping for Wildlife
Use our sweep nets to catch minibeasts. Then make minibeast art.
Donation: £5
Wed 28 May 10.30am to 3pm Wildlife Discovery Day: Wonderful Watery Wildlife
Investigate the watery wildlife and make a water wildlife sculpture.
Donation: £10
Thu 29 May 10.30pm to 2pm Family Nature Day: Wildlife Spies
Learn how to find hidden wildlife, and crack the code to solve the trail clues.
Donation: £5
Fri 30 May 10.30pm to 2pm Family Nature Day: Trackers and Trailmakers
Find the tracks, lay the trail and follow the trail. Then make wildlife tracks art.
Donation: £5
Sat 31 May to Sun 1 Jun 10am - 5pm Wildlife & Country Fair
An event not to be missed! Come along and join the fun of this wildlife and countryside extravaganza - pond dipping, face painting and other children's activities, bouncy castle, landrover trips, Suffolk Punch demonstration, live birds of prey, optics sales, Colchester Zoo stand, art & crafts, exhibitions & displays, local groups & conservation organisations, refreshments, and much more!
Donation: £2.50 per adult/ children free
Sat 31 May to Sun 1 Jun 9am - 5pm Abberton Green Bunch Task Days
Conservation group for teenagers helping at Wildlife Fair. Booking essential.
Free event
Sat 14 Jun 10am Abberton Work Party
Join the Warden at Abberton to help manage the nature reserve. Meet new people and have fun whilst helping the future of Essex's wildife. No experience necessary; tools & training provided. Please call to say you are coming.
Free event
Sat 21 Jun 9am - 5pm Optics Day
Try out our range of binoculars and telescopes on display in the Visitor Centre with our friendly experts on hand to assist and give advice.
Free event
Sun 29 Jun 10am Abberton Work Party
Join the Warden at Abberton to help manage the nature reserve. Meet new people and have fun whilst helping the future of Essex's wildife. No experience necessary; tools & training provided. Please call to say you are coming.
Free event
Sat 5 Jul 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sun 6 Jul Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sat 12 Jul 10am - 3pm Abberton Green Bunch Task Day
Conservation group for teenagers. Booking essential.
Free event
Sat 12 Jul 9pm till late! Moth Evening
Join us as we gather round our moth traps to discover what nocturnal creatures are attracted to the lights, hopefully including some splendid hawkmoths and bats overhead. Our local experts will be on hand to help with identification. Hot chocolate will be provided!
Donation: £5
Sat 19 Jul 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sun 20 Jul 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Tue 29 Jul 10.30am - 2.00pm Family Nature Day: SuperFly!
All about summer rainbow fliers with a winged trail and multicoloured art
Donation: £5
Wed 30 Jul 10.00am - 12noon Family Nature Day: Pond Postcards
Pond dip for summer swimmers then make a postcard to decorate on the reserve.
Donation: £5
Wed 30 Jul 1.30pm - 3.30pm Family Nature Day: Wild Treasure!
Go on a scavenger hunt then transform your finds into a fantastic nature mobile.
Donation: £5
Fri 1 Aug 10.30am - 2.00pm Family Nature Day: Pond Patrol
A morning of pond dipping followed by an afternoon of pond inspired creations.
Donation: £5
Sat 2 Aug 10am - 3pm Abberton Green Bunch Task Day
Conservation group for teenagers. Booking essential.
Free event
Sat 2 Aug 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sun 3 Aug 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Tue 5 Aug 10.00am - 12noon Family Nature Day: Fabulous Fish!
For all you fish fans out there, a fishy trail, tag challenge and flying fish creation.
Donation: £5
Tue 5 Aug 1.30pm - 3.30pm Family Nature Day: Minibeast Olympics
Net some meadow minibeasts and test their skills!
Donation: £5
Wed 6 Aug 10.30am - 2.00pm Family Nature Day: Animal Addresses
Find out about animal homes and then make your favourite animal and its hideout.
Donation: £5
Thu 7 Aug 10am - 12noon Family Nature Day: Deeply Dippy
Use our nets to dip and make pond creature art.
Donation: £5
Fri 8 Aug 10.30am - 3pm Wildlife Discovery Day: Bushcraft Firestarters
Learn different ways to make a fire and do some bushcraft cooking.
Donation: £10
Fri 8 Aug 9pm till late! Moth Evening
Join us as we gather round our moth traps to discover what nocturnal creatures are attracted to the lights, hopefully including splendid hawkmoths and bats. Our local experts will be on hand to help with identification. Hot chocolate will be provided!
Donation: £5
Tue 12 Aug 10.30am - 2.00pm Family Nature Day: Cold blooded Creatures!
Find out about snakes, frogs and lizards then model a 3D clay masterpiece.
Donation: £5
Wed 13 Aug 10.30am - 2.00pm Family Nature Day: Summer Safari
A mixture day of mini activities including outdoor art, trails and face painting.
Donation: £5
Thu 14 Aug 10am - 12noon Family Nature Day: Deeply Dippy
Use our pond nets to investigate pond wildlife, and then make pond art.
Donation: £5
Thu 14 Aug 1.30pm - 3.30pm Family Nature Day: Minibeast Hunters
Hunt the minibeasts in our meadow and make minibeast art.
Donation: £5
Fri 15 Aug to Sat 16 Aug 7pm - 10am Bushcraft Survival Night
Build a shelter and make a fire. We'll search for night time wildlife and sleep out on the Nature Reserve. For accompanied children aged 8 and over.
Donation: £20 per person
Sat 16 Aug 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sun 17 Aug 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Tue 19 Aug 10.30am - 2.00pm Family Nature Day: Summer Splash & Feathers
An outdoor day with summer pond dipping and feather themed activities.
Donation: £5
Wed 20 Aug 8.00pm -10.00pm Wildlife Discovery Day: Nocturnal Scientists!
Wildlife exploration on the reserve by night! Bat detecting, binoculars, moth trapping, minibeasts and hot chocolate! Bring a torch.
Donation: £10
Thu 21 Aug 10am - 12noon Family Nature Day: Deeply Dippy
Use our nets to discover pond creatures. Then make pond art.
Donation: £5
Thu 21 Aug 1.30pm - 3.30pm Family Nature Day: Minibeast Hunters
Hunt the minibeasts in our summer meadow, and then make minibeast art.
Donation: £5
Fri 22 Aug 10.30am - 2pm Family Nature Day: Camouflage Kids
Can you find hidden wildlife? Then make your own camouflage, and play the ceeping up game.
Donation: £5
Mon 25 Aug 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Tue 26 Aug 10.30am - 2pm Family Nature Day: Kool Kites
Find flying creatures on the Nature Reserve, then make your own kite.
Donation: £5
Wed 27 Aug 10.30am - 3pm Wildlife Discovery Day: Survival Shelters
Build your own shelter, and make string and tent pegs. For unaccompanied children aged 8 -12 years old.
Donation: £10
Thu 28 Aug 10am - 12noon Family Nature Day: Deeply Dippy
Use our nets to discover pond creatures. Then make pond art.
Donation: £5
Thu 28 Aug 1.30pm - 3.30pm Family Nature Day: Wild Explorers
Use all your senses to explore the Nature Reserve, and then paint a picture of your discoveries.
Donation: £5
Fri 29 Aug 8pm - 10pm Family Nature Day: Creature Feature Night
Come and discover the night time wildlife at Abberton - including bats and moths.
Donation: £5
Sat 6 Sep 10am - 3pm Abberton Green Bunch Task Day
Conservation group for teenagers. Booking essential.
Free event
Sat 6 Sep 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sat 6 Sep to Sun 28 Sep 9am-5pm Art Exhibition
An exhibition in the visitor centre of wonderful paintings (originals and prints) by top bird artist Steve Cale. Open daily 9am-5pm (closed on Mondays). Admission free.
Free event
Sun 7 Sep 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sat 13 Sep 10am-4pm Birdwatching Trip
Join our expert leader for a day of field trips to various local sites. We'll use our up-to-date local knowledge to take you to the best places and see the best birds. Numbers are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Donation: £20
Sat 20 Sep 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sun 21 Sep 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sat 27 Sep to Sun 28 Sep 9am-5pm Autumn Birding on the Res
A joint event with Essex Birdwatching Society to promote autumn birdwatching at peak migration time. Guided walks, binocular & telescope sales and advice, make a bird feeder, Swallow Birding stand, caterers on site, Steve Cale's exhibition still on. Come along and join the fun!
Free event
Sat 4 Oct 10am - 3pm Abberton Green Bunch Task Day
Conservation group for teenagers. Booking essential.
Free event
Sat 4 Oct 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sun 5 Oct 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sat 11 Oct 9.45am-4pm Thames Barge Trip
Join us at Ipswich (Haven Marina) for a day sailing and birdwatching along the Rivers Orwell and Stour. Fully catered trip. Booking in advance is essential.
Fee: £40
Sat 18 Oct 10.45am-4.30pm Thames Barge Trip
Join us as we set sail from Brightlingsea for a day's birdwatching along the River Colne. Fuly catered trip. Booking in advance is essential.
Fee: £40
Sat 18 Oct 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sun 19 Oct 9am-5pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS65HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sat 25 Oct 10am-4pm Birdwatching Trips
Join our expert leaders for one or two days of field trips to various local sites. We'll use our up-to-date local knowledge to take you to the best places and see the best birds. Numbers are limited to please book early to avoid disappointment.
Donation: £20 for one day/£30 for both days
Tue 28 Oct 10.30am - 2pm Family Nature Day: Pond Orienteering
Enjoy an active Autumn day orienteering and delving in the pond.
Donation: £5
Wed 29 Oct 6pm - 8pm Family Nature Day: Bat Hunters
Use our bat detectors to discover the night time residents of Abberton Nature Reserve. Bring a torch.
Donation: £5
Thu 30 Oct 10am - 12noon Family Nature Day: Centipedes and Spiders
Discover the minibeasts that live under the logsŠ And make minibeast art.
Donation: £5
Thu 30 Oct 1.30pm - 3.30pm Family Nature Day: Bumper Bird Banquet
Find winter food for the birds and make bird feeders.
Donation: £5
Fri 31 Oct 6pm - 8pm Family Nature Day: Wild Halloween
Come along for a fancy dress spooky wildlife evening! Bring a torch.
Donation: £5
Sat 1 Nov 10am - 3pm Abberton Green Bunch Task Day
Conservation group for teenagers. Booking essential.
Free event
Sat 1 Nov 10.30am - 2.45pm Thames Barge Trip
Join us at Maldon for an interesting combination of a guided walk around the sea wall from Hythe Quay followed by lunch on board the barge and a two-hour sail on the River Blackwater. Booking in advance is essential.
Fee: £25
Sat 1 Nov 9am-4pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS85HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sun 2 Nov 9am-4pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS85HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sat 15 Nov Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS85HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sat 15 Nov to Sun 7 Dec 9am-5pm Photographic Exhibition
An exhibition of stunning wildlife photographs by Adrian Watts on display in the visitor centre. Open daily 9am-5pm (closed on Mondays). Admission free.
Free event
Sun 16 Nov 9am-4pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS85HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sat 22 Nov 10am-4pm Birdwatching Trip
Join our expert leader for a day of field trips to various local sites. We'll use our up-to-date local knowledge to take you to the best places and see the best birds. Numbers are limited so please book early.
Donation: £20
Sun 23 Nov 10am-3pm Wildlife Photography Workshop
To coincide with his exhibition Adrian Watts is running a day's digital photography workshop, with both theory and practical sessions and plenty of help and advice on capturing wildlife on camera. Bring your own equipment and instruction manual. Lunch will be provided. Booking in advance is essential as places are limited.
Donation: £25
Sat 6 Dec 10am - 3pm Abberton Green Bunch Task Day
Conservation group for teenagers. Booking essential.
Free event
Sat 6 Dec 9am-3pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS85HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sun 7 Dec 9am-3pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS85HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sat 13 Dec 9am-3pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS85HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sun 14 Dec 9am-3pm Optics Day
Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron, Minox, Hawke and Manfrotto. Special offers available, including Swarovski ATS85HD. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Free event
Sat 20 Dec 1.30pm - 3.30pm Family Nature Day: Nearly Christmas
Crafty Christmas creations galoreŠadvent trail, glitter, glue and more!
Donation: £5
Tue 23 Dec 1.30pm - 3.30pm Family Nature Day: Really Nearly Christmas
Crafty Christmas creations galoreŠadvent trail, glitter, glue and more!
Donation: £5