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  1. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 357 reviews357 reviews

    Address

    Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 4LR

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 477467

    Leigh-On-Sea

    Belfairs Woodland Centre introduces visitors to the 1160-acre Living Landscape, a third of which is woodland, including a number of outstanding sites valuable for nature conservation.

    Add Belfairs Woodland Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    Church Lane, Stow Maries, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6SL

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Chelmsford

    This 5.5 acre reserve consists of the former Stow Maries Halt on the disused Maldon to South Woodham Ferrers railway line, along with an adjoining four-acre meadow acquired later.

    Add Stow Maries Halt to your Itinerary

  3. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 276 reviews276 reviews

    Address

    Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 738172

    Colchester

    One of Europe's top Wetland sites, excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.

    Add Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  4. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 356 reviews356 reviews

    Address

    Marks Hall Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1376 563796

    Coggeshall

    Explore trees from across the world in Markshall's world-class Arboretum. Discover the unique landscape that extends over 2,350 acres of Essex countryisde. There is something for everyone at Markshall.

    Add Markshall to your Itinerary

  5. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 53 reviews53 reviews

    Address

    Squadrons Approach, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6DF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1708 520364

    Hornchurch

    Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discover Centre overlooks the fantastic marshland and reedbeds of the river and offers a vast landscape for people to explore and connect with nature in such urban surroundings.

    Add Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

  6. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 49 reviews49 reviews

    Address

    Drake Road, Chafford Hundred Grays, Thurrock, RM16 6RG

    Telephone

    01375 484016

    Chafford Hundred Grays

    Set in a spectacular position over looking Warren Gorge. Chafford Gorges nature park offers 200 acres of green space for numerous wildlife and recreation for the 12,500 people living in Chafford Hundred.

    Add Chafford Gorges Nature Park to your Itinerary

  7. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 25 reviews25 reviews

    Address

    Off Mell Road, Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Maldon

    One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh that is managed as a traditional coastal farm using the Trust's own rare breed livestock to encourage a superb variety of wildlife.

    Add Tollesbury Wick Marshes to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1621 862960

    North Fambridge

    Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and many other donors.

    Add Blue House Farm to your Itinerary

  9. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 73 reviews73 reviews

    Address

    Essex Wildlife Trust, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1268 419103

    Basildon

    Set in a stunning nature reserve of 461 acres which comprises woodland, meadows, lakes and former plotland gardens. There are beautiful wildlife gardens and a museum of Plotland Life.

    Add Langdon Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    Russell Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4NZ

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Chelmsford

    The Essex Wildlife Trust manages nearly 240 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge, a patchwork of woodland, common, heathland, streams, bogs and farmland

    Add Danbury Ridge Reserves to your Itinerary

  11. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 18 reviews18 reviews

    Address

    Bedfords Park, Broxhill Road, Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, Essex, RM4 1QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1708 748646

    Romford

    The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and discover with Essex Wildlife Trust by visiting today!

    Add Bedford's Park Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7PN

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Southminster

    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.

    Add Bradwell Shell Bank to your Itinerary

  13. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 86 reviews86 reviews

    Address

    Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 318034

    Hockley

    A 280 acre ancient woodland, managed for the benefit of wildlife and the public. Traditional coppice management encourages a diverse array of animals, birds, plants and insects, including the nationally rare Heath Fritillary butterfly.

    Add Hockley Woods to your Itinerary

  14. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 197 reviews197 reviews

    Address

    Belton Way (by Leigh-on-Sea train station), Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2GB

    Leigh-on-Sea

    An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.

    Add Two Tree Island to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Fishers Green, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF

    Telephone

    03000 030 610

    Waltham Abbey

    The bird hide and discovery room is the perfect spot to get in touch with nature as the seasons change throughout the year

    Add Wildlife Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

  16. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 82 reviews82 reviews

    Address

    South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 729678

    Colchester

    Nature reserve over 200 acres of mixed habitat on the Colne Estuary. Nature trails, wheelchair access, bird hides, gift shop and visitor centre with tea room. Friendly atmosphere. Regular events for adults and children.

    Add Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  17. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 84 reviews84 reviews

    Address

    Thorndon Park North, The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZ

    Telephone

    01277 232944

    Brentwood

    Home to the Gruffalo trail Thorndon has a lot to offer for all ages, glorious woodland walks and a café with a view of the trees and squirrels. The woods are open for dog walkers and the trail path is buggy friendly. Come and explore the outdoors…

    Add Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

  18. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 84 reviews84 reviews

    Address

    Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1255 679379

    Walton-on-the-Naze

    The Centre is open all year round and houses an education room as well as a café and gift shop. There are a number of displays including fossil and geology displays and information regarding bird migration and sightings.

    Add The Naze Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RD

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Maldon

    An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of habitats including Willow Carr, open water, small ponds and marshy areas, rough grassland, and willow and hawthorn scrub.

    Add Chigborough Lakes to your Itinerary

  20. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 125 reviews125 reviews

    Address

    Mucking Wharf Road, Mucking, Stanford le Hope, Essex, SS17 0RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1375 643342

    Stanford le Hope

    A stunning and innovative visitor centre and Nature Park created on a former landfill site, with superb views over the Thames. Explore, play or just enjoy the views!

    Add Thurrock Thameside Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

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