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.
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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.
Hanningfield Reservoir venue hire enquiry form
Hanningfield Reservoir venue hire enquiry form
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…
Monitoring our nature reserves
How does our ecological monitoring programme work?
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.
Dogs on nature reserves
A position statement from Essex Wildlife Trust about dogs on nature reserves.
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
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.