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Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre
Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre
Nature Reserve, £1-£2
VAQAS
01206 729678
fingringhoe@essexwt.org.uk
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Address
South Green Road,
Fingringhoe,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO5 7DN
Details
This 200 acre nature reserve is situated on the banks of the River Colne with magnificent views over the Colne Estuary and saltmarsh. There is a great range of habitats from heathland, woodland, scrub to ponds and lakes with 10 hides to relax and watch the wildlife from.
The visitor centre includes a well-stocked gift shop and tearoom offering light lunches, snacks and hot and cold drinks.
Easy access toilet & baby changing facilities.
Activities and Events: Children’s activities are available every school holiday. Children’s outdoor birthday parties and weekly toddler group available throughout the year. Regular adult activities including guided walks and workshops available. Full details on the website or Facebook.
We have a room that groups can hire 12 boardroom style or 20 adults conference.
Refreshments for room by arrangement.
Group bookings accepted, catering available and tours can be arranged.
Ample coach/car parking
Opening details
Open Daily 9am - 4pm (1st Dec - 31st January)
Closed Christmas & Boxing Day
Prices
Entry by suggested donation:
Adult £2
Child £1
Family £5 (2 adults & 2 children)
Also at this Venue
Naturalist GroupsEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sun 1 - Tue 31 Dec | Winter Self Led Trails |
| Tue 10 Dec | Winter Wander and Christmas Lunch |
| Wed 11 Dec | Winter Wander and Christmas Lunch |
| Wed 11 Dec | Wednesday Wellbeing Wander |
| Sat 14 Dec | Wreath Making Workshop |
| Sat 14 Dec | Meet Mother Christmas |
Location
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: TM 047192 Lat: 51.83457 Long: 0.97100
Signposted off B1025 Colchester to Mersea Island road.
Parking: free
Hotels and B&Bs
Self-Catering Places
Attractions
Leisure activities
Events
Food & DrinkFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is:
- Gravel
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Flat (ie without steps)
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilitiesDining
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to restaurant / cafe
- Level access (ie no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the toilets
- Level access (ie no steps or thresholds) or access by ramp to a specially adapted toilet for wheelchair users
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Vegetarian
- Baby changing facilities
- Restaurant / café well lit and suitable for people with sight impairments
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
