Café on the Water, Hanningfield Reservoir
  • Café on the Water, Hanningfield Reservoir
  • Cafe on the water Hanningfield
  • Cafe on the water Hanningfield
  • Cafe on the water Hanningfield
  • Cafe on the water Hanningfield

About

SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THE CAFE IS  CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL THE 8TH FEBRUARY DUE TO THE RENOVATIONS

Cafe on the Water is a stylish 48 seater restaurant which is open 50 weeks of the year. There is a further seating area outside on the decking with spectacular views over the reservoir, which is open from April to November each year. The cafe serves a selection of main meals, sandwiches, salads and desserts, along with a selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages to accompany your meal.We also offer a childrens corner for children to relax and play while the parents enjoy a hot drink or bite to eat.

Special menus are available throughout the year including Mother's day, Father's day and Easter.

Visit our gift shop which offers home gifts from near and far, homemade jams and jars of honey, handmade wooden toys and much more. You can’t but help take a look around this exquisite shop and take yourself a treat home

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Facilities

Other

  • Children's menu

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Catering

  • Vegetarian

Children

  • Children's outdoor play area

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From the A12 take the A1245 (Howe Green) turnoff. After 3 miles turn right at the Bell Public House into South Hanningfield Road. After 2 miles, turn right into Giffords Lane just after the Old Windmill Public House, the reservoir is to be found at the bottom of Giffords Lane. Sat Nav. CM3 8HX. The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, which is 9 miles away.

Café on the Water at Hanningfield Waterside Park

Type:Cafe

Hanningfield Reservoir, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HX

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Opening Times

Cafe on the Water (8 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024)

* The Café on the Water is open from 9am till 4pm offering indoor or outdoor dining, please see below times of servings.

Café servings
Breakfast 09.00 – 11.30
Breakfast Sandwiches 11.30 – 12.00
Lunch 12.00 – 15.30
Last Orders for drinks and snacks 15.45pm


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