Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Telephone: 01268 711001
Email: Click here
Opening: Daily, 9am-5pm
Address: Hawkswood Road , Downham, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1WT
Grid ref: TQ 725 971
A warm welcome will always greet you at Hanningfield reservoir visitor centre.The visitor centre is set in mature woodland and offers superb views over the 870 acre Hanningfield Reservoir.
It is an ideal place to view the wildlife within the nature reserve and to receive the latest sightings news. The centre has full disabled access as does the Lyster Bird hide that is a short distance away.
There are lots of gifts in the centre shop and a full range of binoculars and telescopes as well as books and refreshments. So while you're enjoying a nice warming drink you can take time to enjoy the stunning view over the water and browse the display.
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Booking is essential for most centre events, so make sure you call or visit the centre in advance to avoid disappointment.
View our upcoming events for July 2010
Sun 4th Jul 2010 10:00-16:00 Basic Map Reading and Navigation Even if you have no experience, by the end of this course you will be able to use an ordnance survey map and a compass. The morning will be in the classroom and in the afternoon you will be out on the reserve using your new skills.The day ends with a brief talk on kit choice and safety when walking. Donation £25.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Mon 5th Jul 2010 10:00-11:30 Caterpillar Club July Monthly pre school club run every third Thursday of the month for under 5's. Wildlife activties on the nature reserve. Donation £5.00 per child (babes in arms free). Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 11th Jul 2010 11:00-16:00 Optics Day at Hanningfield 1 Come and look at our superb range of optics from binoculars, telescopes, eyepieces, tripods and accessories.David Bailes will be on hand to give you the advice you need to choose those ideal optics for you. Normal entry donations apply. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 17th Jul 2010 19:00-9:00 Wild Night Out 2 Enjoy a whole night on the nature reserve exploring its wildlife bat detecting, nocturnal pond dipping, small mammal survey and much more. Eat supper round an open fire, camp in tents provided and enjoy a full English breakfast at the centre in the morning. Donation £30.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Sun 18th Jul 2010 10:00-16:00 Photography in the Park at Hanningfield A one day workshop, run by Daniel Bridge, designed to develop the way in which you see and take photos. Donation £35.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Fri 23rd Jul 2010 19:00-9:00 Wild Night Out 3 Enjoy a whole night on the nature reserve exploring its wildlife bat detecting, nocturnal pond dipping, small mammal survey and much more. Eat supper round an open fire, camp in tents provided and enjoy a full English breakfast at the centre in the morning. Donation £30.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Sun 25th Jul 2010 10:00-16:00 Our Native Trees Native woodlands and the way they have been managed are an often-overlooked aspect of our history. The course will begin with an introduction to and history of native woodlands, looking at what defines a native tree and moving on to the state of our woodlands in the present day. It will focus on trees that are likely to be found in the woodlands and hedgerows of Essex and will explain how we identify trees using a combination of clues such as leaves, buds, bark, tree height and location. Simple identification keys will also be discussed. Leader: Bill Godsafe. Requested Donation: £30.00 To book a place on this course please contact Abbotts Hall Farm Admin team on 01621 862960 or admin@essexwt.org.uk Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
12:00-16:00 Inflatable Fun Day NEW EVENT A variety of inflatables including bouncy castles and slides will be in the glade. A wristband can be obtained for £5 donation in the visitor centre and this gives unlimited go's on the inflatables for the 4 hours. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Wed 28th Jul 2010 10:30-15:00 Wildlife Discovery Day Forest Skills Donation £10.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Fri 30th Jul 2010 10:00-12:00 Family Nature Day Forest Skills Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
19:00-9:00 Wild Night Out 4 Enjoy a whole night on the nature reserve exploring its wildlife bat detecting, nocturnal pond dipping, small mammal survey and much more. Eat supper round an open fire, camp in tents provided and enjoy a full English breakfast at the centre in the morning. Donation £30.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Wed 4th Aug 2010 10:30-15:00 Wildlife Discovery Day Tracks Trails and Treasure Donation £10.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
19:30-21:30 Owl Evening at Hanningfield Come & enjoy another fantastic evening with Phil Eckett from Owlwise and meet several different types of owls. Features a seated illustrated talk, and an interactive demonstration with live owls. Donation £5.00 per adult & £3.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Fri 6th Aug 2010 10:00-12:00 Family Nature Day Tracks Trails and Treasure Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 7th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
19:00-9:00 Wild Night Out 5 Enjoy a whole night on the nature reserve exploring its wildlife bat detecting, nocturnal pond dipping, small mammal survey and much more. Eat supper round an open fire, camp in tents provided and enjoy a full English breakfast at the centre in the morning. Donation £30.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Sun 8th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Mon 9th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Tue 10th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
12:00-16:00 Inflatable Fun Day at Hanningfield NEW EVENT A variety of inflatables including bouncy castles and slides will be in the glade. A wristband can be obtained for £5 donation in the visitor centre and this gives unlimited go's on the inflatables for the 4 hours. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Wed 11th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
10:30-15:00 Wildlife Discovery Day Den Building and Survival Donation £10.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
19:30-21:30 South Essex Wildlife Hospital Talk at Hanningfield Sue Schwar, founder of South Essex Wildlife Hospital will be giving an interesting and informative talk about the running of the hospital and the animals they have to deal with. She will be specifically mentioning our spiky friend the hedgehog and will have some in the centre to see. Donation £5.00 per adult or £3.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Thu 12th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Fri 13th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
10:00-12:00 Family Nature Day Den Building and Survival Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
19:30-21:30 Family Bat Evening Join us for an evening about bats. The evening will start with a short slide show and talk in the visitor centre before venturing out to observe bats exit their roost at the centre, and for a walk through the nature reserve with bat detectors. Donation £5.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 14th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
19:00-9:00 Wild Night Out 6 Enjoy a whole night on the nature reserve exploring its wildlife bat detecting, nocturnal pond dipping, small mammal survey and much more. Eat supper round an open fire, camp in tents provided and enjoy a full English breakfast at the centre in the morning. Donation £30.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Sun 15th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Mon 16th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Tue 17th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Wed 18th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
10:30-15:00 Day Pond Dipping Wildlife Discovery Day Donation £10.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Thu 19th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
10:00-11:30 Caterpillar Club August Monthly pre school club run every third Thursday of the month for under 5's. Wildlife activties on the nature reserve. Donation £5.00 per child (babes in arms free). Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Fri 20th Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
10:00-12:00 Family Nature Day Pond Dipping Hanningfield Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 21st Aug 2010 9:00-17:00 Art Exhibition at Hanningfield A selection of paintings of birds by Keith Clark will be on display in the visitor centre. Come and have a browse and even buy if you see something that takes your fancy! Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
19:00-9:00 Wild Night Out 7 Enjoy a whole night on the nature reserve exploring its wildlife bat detecting, nocturnal pond dipping, small mammal survey and much more. Eat supper round an open fire, camp in tents provided and enjoy a full English breakfast at the centre in the morning. Donation £30.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Wed 25th Aug 2010 10:30-15:00 Wildlife Discovery Day Snakes and Lizards Donation £10.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Fri 27th Aug 2010 10:00-12:00 Family Nature Day Snakes and Lizards Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 28th Aug 2010 10:00-16:00 Macro Photography at Hanningfield August Join Daniel Bridge for a one day workshop on close-up and macro photography. Donation £35.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 29th Aug 2010 10:00-16:00 Family Fun Day Our annual Family Fun Day is lots of fun for all the family! There are stalls, games, pond dipping, mini-beast hunting, face painting and an owl exhibition. Essex and Suffolk Water are again running their Dragon Boat Racing event at the other end of the reserve.Donation £2.00 per adult, £1 per child or £5 per family. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 11th Sep 2010 11:00-16:00 Optics Day Hanningfield September Come and look at our superb range of optics from binoculars, telescopes, eyepieces, tripods and accessories.David Bailes will be on hand to give you the advice you need to choose those ideal optics for you. Normal entrance donation. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Thu 16th Sep 2010 10:00-11:30 Caterpillar Club September Monthly pre school club run every third Thursday of the month for under 5's. Wildlife activties on the nature reserve. Donation £5.00 per child (babes in arms free). Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 18th Sep 2010 10:00-16:00 Photography in the Park A one day workshop, run by Daniel Bridge, designed to develop the way in which you see and take photos. Donation £35.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 19th Sep 2010 10:00-16:00 Hanningfield Sponsored Walk Come and join us on a great day out walking through beautiful and varied Essex countryside, raising money for wildlife and conservation in Essex. Choice of 3 lengths of route all starting from Benfleet station. Donation £6.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 10th Oct 2010 10:00-16:00 Macro Photography at Hanningfield Join Daniel Bridge for a one day workshop on close-up and macro photography. Donation £35.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 17th Oct 2010 10:00-15:00 Autumn Walk Come and join us on a great day out walking through beautiful and varied Essex countryside, raising money for wildlife and conservation in Essex. Choice of 3 lengths of route all starting from Benfleet station. Donation £7.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Thu 21st Oct 2010 10:00-11:30 Caterpillar Club October Monthly pre school club run every third Thursday of the month for under 5's. Wildlife activties on the nature reserve. Donation £5.00 per child (babes in arms free). Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 24th Oct 2010 11:00-16:00 Bird Advice Day Our advisor will be available to discuss all aspects of garden bird care including feeding, nest boxes and what to do with casualties. Normal entrance donation. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Tue 26th Oct 2010 10:00-12:00 Wonderful Woods Donation £4.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
13:30-15:30 Have a Hoot Donation £4.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Wed 27th Oct 2010 10:30-15:00 Wildlife Discovery Day Hibernating Horrors Donation £10.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Fri 29th Oct 2010 10:00-12:00 Hibernating Horrors Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
18:00-20:00 Howling Halloween Join us for an evening of spooky goings on at Hanningfield. Dress up in your Halloween costume and come and explore wildlife on the nature reserve and take part in arts and crafts, bat detecting, mini beast hunting, and much more. Warm up with a hot chocolate in the visitor centre. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 30th Oct 2010 9:00-17:00 Second Hand Book Sale There will be a large selection of second hand books for sale in the visitor centre. Come and pick up a bargain! Normal entrance donation. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 31st Oct 2010 9:00-17:00 Second Hand Book Sale There will be a large selection of second hand books for sale in the visitor centre. Come and pick up a bargain! Normal entrance donation. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Thu 18th Nov 2010 10:00-11:30 Caterpillar Club November Monthly pre school club run every third Thursday of the month for under 5's. Wildlife activties on the nature reserve. Donation £5.00 per child (babes in arms free). Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 20th Nov 2010 11:00-16:00 Optics Day Hanningfield November Come and look at our superb range of optics from binoculars, telescopes, eyepieces, tripods and accessories.David Bailes will be on hand to give you the advice you need to choose those ideal optics for you. Normal entrance donation. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 28th Nov 2010 11:00-16:00 Christmas Craft Fair at Hanningfield There will be a selection of stalls in the centre selling 'different' Christmas gift ideas. Normal entrance donation. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 12th Dec 2010 11:00-16:00 Christmas Walk Join us on an approx 5 mile walk from Hanningfield Visitor Centre through the local countryside. Homemade soup and mince pies on return. Donation £7.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Thu 16th Dec 2010 10:00-11:30 Caterpillar Club December Monthly pre school club run every third Thursday of the month for under 5's. Wildlife activties on the nature reserve. Donation £5.00 per child (babes in arms free). Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sat 18th Dec 2010 14:00-16:00 Christmas Crafts at Hanningfield Join us for a family afternoon of Christmas Crafts in the visitor centre. Make a range of decorations to decorate your tree and home using natural materials such as wood, pasta mixed with lots of glitz and sparkle! Drop in session - donation per craft. |
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