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Fingringhoe Wick was Essex Wildlife Trust's first nature reserve (1961), some years later it was where the Trust opened their first visitor centre. Sixty years on visitors are still coming to see this magical place. Set in a spectacular position overlooking the Colne Estuary the reserve offers a sense of real peace and quiet and a chance to escape from it all.

The Nature Reserve is now a SSSI (Site Special Scientific Interest), a wildlife haven of over 200 acres (80 hectares) hosting up to 200 species of birds, 27 species of dragonflies and damselflies, 24 species of butterfly, 350 species of flowering plants, as well as Adders, Badgers and many other animals.

Walk, explore and play on site, there is something for everyone to discover!

*Woodland walks and estuary views

*Nature Discovery area for children

*Bird Hides

*Café offering hot drinks and refreshments

*Shop – Nature based books & gifts, binoculars and bird food

We run an exciting range of events for all ages across our Nature Discovery Centres, please visit our Facebook pages for the most up to date information and booking details. https://www.facebook.com/EWTFingringhoe

Car park, toilets including disabled and baby change facilities on site. All terrain mobility scooter avaible to hire.

Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. We value your support, all income generated from our sites enables us to continue this great work – thank you

Guide Prices

Essex Wildlife Trust is a conservation charity - suggested donation is stated at the welcome desk.

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Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled access
Disabled toilets
Wheelchairs available

Booking & Payment Details

Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site

Children

Baby changing facilities
Children welcome

COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 measures in place
COVID-19 risk assessment completed
COVID-19 staff training completed

Groups

Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Facilities for groups

Parking

Free Parking

Property Facilities

Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Gift shop
Public toilets
WiFi or internet access

Site Features

Welcome Host

Target Markets

Accepts groups
Coach parties accepted

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Road Directions

Signposted off B1025 Colchester to Mersea Island road.

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park

Type:Nature Reserve

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

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Awards

Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020
Visit England VistEngland VAQAS Gold 2018

Opening Times

* RESERVE OPEN EVERY DAY 9AM-5PM. (CLOSED TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS.) THE NATURE DISCOVERY CENTRE WILL BE OPEN FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS FROM 10AM-5PM. TAKEAWAY FOOD AND DRINK WILL BE AVAILABLE AND THE TOILETS WILL BE OPEN

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