Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Reserve
Nestled into a serene woodland setting, with nature trails, bird hides and wonderful panoramic views over the 870 acre reservoir.
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Langdon Visitor Centre secures funding for upgrade
Essex Wildlife Trust’s Langdon Visitor Centre has received funding to re-build the current centre, which will provide improved community and educational facilities to welcome the increasing number…
Abberton Reservoir nature reserve
A globally important wetland site, crucial for wildfowl, with 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visiting each year.
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…
Visit a nature reserve
Essex Wildlife Trust manages over 100 nature reserves in Essex and 10 Nature Discovery Centres throughout Essex.
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.
Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
Tucked away in peaceful woodland with stunning reservoir views, the centre boasts a nature-inspired gift shop and a welcoming café serving hot and cold refreshments.
Monitoring our nature reserves
How does our ecological monitoring programme work?
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre venue hire
Book fully equipped meeting rooms for business meetings, workshops, or conferences. WiFi, projector, and flexible seating provided.
Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre venue hire
Book your ideal meeting room with WiFi, projector, HD screen, flexible seating, and free parking. Perfect for workshops, training, and events.
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
Outstanding wetland site with a café offering light bites, hot and cold drinks, nature themed gift shop, and stunning reservoir views.
Visit a Nature Discovery Centre
We have 10 Nature Discovery Centres across Essex, each a perfect gateway to the natural world.