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…
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Stargazing at Abberton Reservoir
Join Essex Wildlife Trust and our astronomy volunteers, from Tiptree Stargazers, to look at the night sky.
Stargazing at Abberton Reservoir
Join Essex Wildlife Trust and our astronomy volunteers, from Tiptree Stargazers, to look at the night sky.
Stargazing at Abberton Reservoir
Join Essex Wildlife Trust and our astronomy volunteers, from Tiptree Stargazers, to look at the night sky.
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
A globally important wetland site, crucial for wildfowl, with 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visiting each year.
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.
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.
Monitoring our nature reserves
How does our ecological monitoring programme work?
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park wins CIEEM NGO Impact Award
Essex Wildlife Trust’s Abberton Nature Discovery Park wins the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management’s (CIEEM) prestigious NGO Impact Award for its impact on nature and…
Dogs on nature reserves
A position statement from Essex Wildlife Trust about dogs on nature reserves.
Hanningfield Reservoir Venue Hire
A beautiful location near Chelmsford, set in a mature woodland and provides panoramic views over the reservoir.
Abberton Sightings
See the latest sighting from Abberton Reservoir nature reserve.