Skippers Island is one of the last remaining places in Essex with a true feeling of wilderness - a remote island in the Walton Backwaters, there is a sense of peacefulness, only interrupted by the…

Walk alongside one of the largest reedbeds in Essex in this Thameside nature reserve and listen out for the famous call of the cuckoo in the summer.

Essex’s great transformation story, enjoy birdwatching and walking trails along the banks of the Thames.

With the backdrop of the infamous red lightship, walk along the famous Essex marshes and experience wild Essex at its best

Visit a reserve that is brimming with amazing bird species in every corner in every month of the year, with lovely views over the Stour Estuary