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  1. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 333 reviews333 reviews

    Address

    Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1WT

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1268 711001

    Billericay

    Set in beautiful woodland with views over the reservoir Hanningfield is the perfect place to walk, explore and play.

    Add Hanningfield Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  2. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 127 reviews127 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

  3. 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

  4. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 439 reviews439 reviews

    Address

    The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1277 211250

    Brentwood

    Thorndon Country Park has 500 acres of tranquil woodlands and open park space perfect for exploring the great outdoors. You can fish at Old Hall Pond with a day ticket, available from the Rangers that patrol the lakes

    Add Thorndon Country Park Fishing to your Itinerary

  5. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 87 reviews87 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

  6. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 8 reviews8 reviews

    Address

    The Lock House, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7712 079764

    Heybridge Basin

    This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of Chelmsford with the tidal estuary of the River Blackwater at Heybridge Basin. It is 13.8 miles (22.1 km) long and has 13 locks.

    Add Chelmer & Blackwater Canal to your Itinerary

  7. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 280 reviews280 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

  8. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 85 reviews85 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

  9. 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

  10. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 610 reviews610 reviews

    Address

    Waldegraves Holiday Park, Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 382898

    Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea

    For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether you prefer sea fishing or coarse fishing, there’s something for every keen or novice angler at our site.

    Add Waldegraves Holiday Park Fishing to your Itinerary

  11. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 97 reviews97 reviews

    Address

    Romford Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4XJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1708 865628

    South Ockendon

    Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing permitted in two large lakes. Visitor Centre with refreshments on site.

    Add Belhus Woods Country Park Fishing to your Itinerary

  12. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 82 reviews82 reviews

    Address

    Woodhill Road, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 222350

    Danbury

    Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of Danbury Palace. Visitors can fish the lower lake from 8:00 am till dusk.

    Add Danbury Country Park Fishing to your Itinerary

  13. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 301 reviews301 reviews

    Address

    Weald Road, South Weald, Essex, CM14 5QS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1277 261343

    South Weald

    Located close to the M25 and A12 in Essex, Weald Country Park is a 700 year-old, 500 acre country park. Fishing allowed with purchase of daily permit.

    Add Weald Country Park Fishing to your Itinerary

  14. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 75 reviews75 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

  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 - 20 reviews20 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  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. Address

    Limebrook Way, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6YR

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Maldon

    This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most of it on embankment. The northern 250m of the embankment has been isolated by the Maldon southern link road.

    Add Maldon Wick Meadow to your Itinerary

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