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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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.
Abberton Reservoir Nature Park wins CIEEM 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…
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre venue hire
Book fully equipped meeting rooms for business meetings, workshops, or conferences. WiFi, projector, and flexible seating provided.
Monitoring our nature reserves
How does our ecological monitoring programme work?
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.
Dogs on nature reserves
A position statement from Essex Wildlife Trust about dogs on nature reserves.
Abberton Sightings
See the latest sighting from Abberton Reservoir nature reserve.
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre meeting room hire enquiry form
Complete the meeting room hire enquiry form for Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Centre.
Volunteering on our nature reserves
Hear from one of our wonderful volunteers to tell you more about volunteering on a nature reserve.
Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves
Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves are a wonderful mosaic of woodland, common, heathland, streams and bogs