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Essex Wildlife Trust manages over 100 nature reserves in Essex and 10 Nature Discovery Centres throughout Essex.
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Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
Nestled into a serene woodland setting, with nature trails, bird hides and wonderful panoramic views over the 870 acre reservoir.
Hanningfield Reservoir venue hire enquiry form
Hanningfield Reservoir venue hire enquiry form
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…
Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre meeting room hire
Book your ideal meeting room with WiFi, projector, HD screen, flexible seating, and free parking. Perfect for workshops, training, and events.
Local group events
Local group events
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
A globally important wetland site, crucial for wildfowl, with 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visiting each year.
60th Anniversary Events
To celebrate the Trust 60th Anniversary we organising a selection of one special events.
White storks stop by Abberton Reservoir
Six white storks that are part of a re-introduction programme in Sussex spent the day on the reservoir outside of Colchester.
Events at Warley Place
Experience the Spring Bulb Spectacular at Warley Place, where daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, and bluebells burst into bloom.
Wrabness nature reserve
Visit a reserve that is brimming with amazing bird species in every corner in every month of the year, with lovely views over the Stour Estuary
Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve
Visit a beautifully wild nature reserve with its woodlands, ponds and species rich grasslands, filled with amazing wildlife