Celebrating Abberton Reservoir's history
Visit Essex has awarded Abberton Reservoir a blue plaque to commemorate the site as the location where the bouncing bomb was tested during World War II. Learn more about the history of this…
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Our Nature Discovery Centres
Bring your school to visit one of Essex Wildlife Trust’s outstanding education centres. With 12 sites across Essex, you will be sure to find the perfect trip for your school. Each site offers unique opportunities to learn about and explore the natural environment, with modern classroom facilities and resources.
Abberton Sightings
See the latest sighting from Abberton Reservoir nature reserve.
Abberton Jazz
Join Essex Wildlife Trust and the Andy Brush Quintet for an evening of relaxing music at Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre.
Abberton's Winter Wonders
January is always good for birds at Abberton Reservoir: a birding hotspot whose powerful flame often burns brightest when temperatures are at their lowest.
Spring at Abberton
Spring is arriving at Abberton, albeit slowly. The weather is cloudy and blustery. There is the beginnings of leaves on Hawthorn and blossom on Blackthorn showing in the young woodland.
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre venue hire
A modern venue near Colchester offering room hire for meetings, events, and private hire, accommodating up to 25 people.
Bug Bonanza at Abberton
Lots of butterflies, bees and other insects to be seen around Abberton Reserve at the moment especially on the wildflower areas and woodland edges.
Abberton Reservoir venue hire enquiry form
Make a venue hire enquiry for Abberton Reservoir.
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre meeting room hire enquiry form
Complete the meeting room hire enquiry form for Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Centre.
Abberton events
Explore wildlife events, seasonal activities, crafts and outdoor experiences designed for children, families and adults.
Abberton Stargazing
Join Essex Wildlife Trust and our astronomy volunteers, from Tiptree Stargazers, to look at the night sky.