Essex Wildlife Trust, Abbotts Hall Farm, Gt Wigborough, Colchester, Essex CO5 7RZ
What's on: Exhibitions & Sales
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Sun 17 Aug 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 17 Aug Preserves and Pickles Day
Come and have a taste of our lovely preserves and pickles before you buy. 10.00am-4.00pm
Location: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Sat 23 Aug to Mon 25 Aug Photographic Exhibition
An exhibition of general wildlife photographs by Brian Clark and Andy Rogie on display in the Visitor Centre over the Bank Holiday weekend. Admission free. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Mon 25 Aug 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 6 Sep 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 6 Sep to Sun 28 Sep 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. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 7 Sep 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 13 Sep Second Hand Book Sale
Come and browse through our stalls of second hand books in the Visitor Centre 11.00 - 4.00pm
Location: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 20 Sep 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 21 Sep 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 4 Oct 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 5 Oct 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 18 Oct 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 19 Oct 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 1 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-4pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 2 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-4pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 9 Nov Preserves and Pickles Day
Come and have a taste of our lovely preserves and pickles before you buy. 10.00am-4.00pm
Location: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 15 Nov to Sun 7 Dec 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. 9am-5pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 16 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-4pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 23 Nov Optics Day
Come and try out any of our binoculars and telescopes to find which of them suit you best. 10.00am-4.00pm
Location: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Sun 23 Nov Christmas Craft Fair
Lots of Christmas gift ideas will be for sale at this annual event. 12.00 - 4.00pm
Location: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 30 Nov Book Sale
Join us for our annual book sale - great prices and great range! Books are set out in categories and by author where possible so it makes it even easier for you to find your favourite reads. 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location: Langdon Visitor Centre
Sat 6 Dec 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-3pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 7 Dec 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-3pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 13 Dec 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-3pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 13 Dec Optics Day
Come and look at our range of binoculars, telescopes, eyepieces, tripods and accessories. Wildlife expert Kris Miners will be on hand to give you the advice you need to choose the ideal optics for you. 11.00am - 4.00pm
Location: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 14 Dec 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. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county. 9am-3pm
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
