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Great Notley Country Park covers some 100 acres of open space, which is managed for the benefit of wildlife and the community. Fishing allowed daily in the large lake in the south of the park.
Address
The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZTelephone
+44 (0)1277 211250Brentwood
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
Address
Thorndon Park North, The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZTelephone
01277 232944Brentwood
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…
Address
South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
+44 (0)1206 729678Colchester
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.
Address
Belton Way (by Leigh-on-Sea train station), Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2GBLeigh-on-Sea
An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.
Address
Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1WTTelephone
+44 (0)1268 711001Billericay
Set in beautiful woodland with views over the reservoir Hanningfield is the perfect place to walk, explore and play.
Address
Squadrons Approach, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6DFTelephone
+44 (0)1708 520364Hornchurch
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.
Address
Drake Road, Chafford Hundred Grays, Thurrock, RM16 6RGTelephone
01375 484016Chafford 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.
Address
Romford Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4XJTelephone
+44 (0)1708 865628South Ockendon
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing permitted in two large lakes. Visitor Centre with refreshments on site.
Address
Woodhill Road, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AWTelephone
+44 (0)1245 222350Danbury
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.
Address
Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZTelephone
+44 (0)1206 262836Leavenheath, Colchester
Enjoy the fresh air and get outdoors with a spot of fishing at Stoke by Nayland Resort. Our lakes are stocked with carp, pike, bream, tench, roach and perch.
Address
1 The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HHTelephone
01728 666329Harwich
Seal Watching Trips, Harwich is a must do experience for ocean, nature lovers and wildlife bird watchers. Book a 2 hour trip on our seal watching tour boat for all ages, at sealwatching.co.uk See seals in their natural habitat on the banks of the…
Rochford
Explore the wild coast of Essex at Wallasea Island with over 12km of trail to explore.
Address
Wallasea Marina, Creeksea Ferry Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 2HFTelephone
07748 653900Rochford
Tide, weather and demand permitting, we explore the creeks around Foulness and Potton Island in search of the Common Seals. Our trips go from Essex Marina, Wallasea Island and also from Burnham Town Quay. The seals are often as interested in us as…
Address
Epping Forest, Paul's Nursery Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4AETelephone
020 8532 1010Loughton
Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance with two thirds of it being designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation.
Essex
The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in North East Essex. The beautiful Naze cliffs and national nature reserve provide the perfect opportunity for walking and bird watching.
Maldon
This 100 year old Edwardian park encompasses an ornamental lake, a large water Splash Park, beach huts for hire, sandpits, a galleon play ship & aerial zip-wire & several picnic areas.
Chelmsford
The Newland Hall Country Estate is situated 4 miles west of Chelmsford, Essex. It consists of a large picturesque 15th century Tudor Manor House with a moat, beautiful gardens and over 100 acres of grass and woodland with four superb fishing lakes…
Dovercourt
A quiet haven hidden in the middle of the town this small nature reserve is approx. 2 acres with a small pond. Used by local groups, schools etc for educational purposes. Also by general public to view flora & fauna
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