About Us

Chafford Gorges visitor centre is within walking distance of Chafford Hundred railway station.  The centre is set in a spectacular position overlooking Warren Gorge.  The park offers 200 acres of green space for wildlife and people of Chafford Hundred.  A network of pathways take you around the lakes, meadows and woodland.  You can get up close and personal with the wildlife, history and geology of the site.

The visitor centre provides information about the park to help you make the most of your visit.  You can also click on the links for further information.

If you have more than one dog, they must all be on a lead.  Maximum of four dogs allowed.  At Lion Gorge, all dogs must be on a lead.
 

Visitor centre facilities

 

The gift shop includes hot and cold refreshments, cake and snacks.  We also sell toys, books, optics, bird feeders & feed, greeting cards and much more.  The toilets are wheelchair accessible and include baby changing facilities.  A hearing loop is available.  Whilst enjoying a drink on the deck, you can watch the birds at the feeding station.

 

Wildlife sitings

 

History

 

Events

 

Education

You can find out about our education offering by clicking here.

Take a field trip to our nature reserve or arrange for us to visit your school. There’s a wealth of experiences to  choose from

which offer essential backup to classroom teaching and give an insight into the complexities of the living world. Areas

of the curriculum covered: particular sciences, geography, PSHE, technology and art.

Youth groups: Environmental education sessions can be tailored to suit the needs of your youth group including working towards badges.

All activities are fully risk assessed and all equipment and identification keys are provided for each activity.  Our people and wildlife team are a highly enthusiastic and skilled group of staff and volunteers with experience of teaching children in the outdoor environment. They provide a range of age appropriate activities designed to meet specific learning requirements and provideeach child with a sense of awe and wonder of the natural world. Each member of our team has certain

areas of interests and specialism. 
 

Birthday Parties

  

You can find out about Essex Wildlife Trust birthday party offerings here.  You can also click on the document below to get further information about birthday parties at Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre.