Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Bradwell Outdoors

Little Wigborough, Essex, UK, Tel: 01376 562226, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/copt-hall-marshes, (4 miles, 7kms)

Situated on the remote and attractive Blackwater Estuary, they are part of the Blackwater site of Special Scientific Interest. The salt marshes are rich in overwintering wildfowl and wading birds.

East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8UE, Tel: 01206 383868, www.visitparks.co.uk, (6 miles, 10kms)

Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea Island. The park includes a sandy beach and open grassland, perfect for picnics and great views.

South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DN, Tel: 01206 729678, Email, www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/fingringhoe_wick, (8 miles, 13kms)

Nature reserve-125 acres of mixed habitat on the Colne Estuary. Nature trails, wheelchair access, bird hides, gift shop and visitors centre. Friendly atmosphere. Regular events for adults and children. Hot and cold drinks available.

Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US, Tel: 01206 330784, Email, www.layermarneytower.co.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate terracotta. Climb the tower, visit the gardens, outbuildings dolls house, church and farm animals. Cafe and shop.

Southminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QG, Tel: 01621 784898, Email, www.mangapps.co.uk, (7 miles, 11kms)

Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic buildings, memorabilia and major collection of signalling equipment. Much of collection under cover. Train rides every open day.

Mersea Island Museum, High Street, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QD, Tel: 01206 385191, Email, www.merseamuseum.org.uk, (3 miles, 5kms)

Exhibits of Mersea's social history, natural history, archaeology and fishing industry, including a fisherman's cottage display. Special exhibitions and gift shop.

Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8SX, Tel: 01206 385900, www.merseawine.com, (4 miles, 7kms)

Producers of fine wines and real ale (cask and conditioned).

Northey Cottage, Northey Island, Maldon, Essex, UK, Tel: 01376 562226, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/northey-island/, (7 miles, 11kms)

Small Island in the Blackwater Estuary with a large area of undisturbed salt marsh. Site of special scientific interest. Site of the Battle of the Maldon in AD991. Guided tours by prior arrangement.

1 High Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7AA, Tel: 01621 774239, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

Wilkin's Jam Factory, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RF, Tel: 01621 814524, Email, www.tiptree.com, (8 miles, 12kms)

Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made. Delightful museum, tea room and gift shop.

1 Old Hall Lane, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8TP, Tel: 01621 869015, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

An opportunity to see an abundance of coastal wetland bird species in their natural environment.

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (7 miles, 11kms)

Conservation centre run by the Essex Wildlife Trust, at a site of international importance for winter wildfowl. Nesting cormorants, common terns and nightingales. Nature trails and bird hides. Shop selling gifts, optics and wildlife books.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

Daily. 1 hour boat trips. 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm. £5 adults, £3.50 child/concs. 2 hour sunset picnic trips to Beeleigh (booking essential). £12.50 adults, £10.00 concessions. Self-drive motor boat for hire by the hour.

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (8 miles, 13kms)

Art gallery displaying fine detail watercolours by John Harrison, Originals high quailty prints and greeting cards for sale. Tea room providing teas speciality, coffees, lunches, snacks and cream teas. Closed on Mon & Tues.

In or near : Southminster, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

Bradwell Cockle Spit on the Dengie Peninsular consists of some 30 acres of shell bank together with extensive saltmarsh. The spit has been built up by tidal currents and is mainly cockle and oyster shells.

In or near : Brightlingsea, Essex, (8 miles, 13kms)

A representative collection of objects, photographs and pictures illustrative of the social and economic history of the town and its immediate surroundings over the past 700 years.

In or near : Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, (8 miles, 13kms)

Burnham Riverside Park

In or near : Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, (8 miles, 13kms)

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

1810 Martello Tower, used by the Navy in WWII, known as H.M.S. Helder. Memorial to Flight Officer Ray King of 479th Fighter Group, pilot of a recovered P51D Mustang on display together with other WWII exhibits.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

This RYA recognised teaching establishment is a unique residential centre based on-board the ex-light vessel 'Trinity'. RYA dinghy sailing and power boat training, multi-activity and adventure activity weeks for children.

In or near : Brightlingsea, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

Meander along footpaths exploring the diverse variety of trees, plants and wildlife. Visit the pond area or just sit, relax, listen and observe all around you.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (6 miles, 9kms)

Large collection of vintage farm machinery and tools manufactured locally, domestic bygones and printing machinery. Including 1860 washing machine & mangles, a collection of photographs, and a display of stuffed birds and animals.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

Navigation Gallery - Local art & craft.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

Rook Hall

In or near : Southminster, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)

This active rural parish church, situated on a hilltop overlooking the Blackwater Estuary provides exhibitions and community activities. Light refreshments available.

In or near : Southminster, Essex, (0.9 miles, 1kms)

This 7th century Saxon chapel was built by St Cedd. Services on Suns 18.00 hrs Jul & Aug, pilgrimage 1st Sat in July. The chapel is reached by walking along a 400 metre track. Please call us for guided tours for groups.