Nature & Wildlife Areas in Essex

Colchester, Essex

Conservation centre run by the Essex Wildlife Trust.

Saffron Walden, Essex

Audley End is one of England's most magnificent stately homes. Built by Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk to entertain King James I. Note: English Heritage mem...

Billericay, Essex

Discover free range family fun at Barleylands. In the Farm Park get close to farmyard friends and join in daily animal activities in the indoor animal barn a...

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

In the heart of Leigh-on Sea, this nature reserve runs events throughout the year so that those of all ages can experience this ancient woodland. The wo...

Colchester, Essex

With over 270 species set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, more than 50 daily displays, new undercover soft play complex, 4 adventure play areas,...

Colchester, Essex

With many different types of wildlife making this area their home, these marshes make the perfect setting for a scenic walk along the Essex coast any time of...

Colchester, Essex

Home to stunning views, a sandy beach and plenty if open grassy space, Cudmore Grove Country Park is the perfect place to get away from it all. The perfect s...

Danbury, Essex

Part of an old park contianing woodland and lakes with ducks and gardens.

Canvey Island, Essex

The oldest of originally three (known) Dutch Cottages on Canvey Island, this one is dated 1681. It was occupied into the twentieth century until it was made ...

Loughton, Essex

Visitor Centre for information on and exploration of Epping Forest.

Epping, Essex

Epping Ongar Railway is Essex’s award winning longest heritage railway and the closest to London, running from Ongar to North Weald and into Epping For...

Colchester, Essex

  With stunning views that overlook the Colne Estuary, this nature reserve and visitor centre owned by the Essex Wildlife Trust is the perfect spot to ...

Colchester, Essex

  With 20 acres of gardens designed for year-round enjoyment along with a relaxing tea room, a photographic exhibition and many plants available for sa...

Chigwell, Essex

Ancient woodland, lake, farm, nature trail and picnic area.

Colchester, Essex

330 acres of woodland, grassland and wetland.

Billericay, Essex

The Imperial Bird of Prey academy is the perfect day out for all bird lovers. With a variety of experience days available including: learning the art of falc...

Colchester, Essex

Tudor building with the tallest gatehouse in Britain.

Colchester, Essex

The 200 acres of gardens and Arboretum at Marks Hall form an unmissable attraction in the Essex countryside. It combines many English traditions with be...

Brentwood, Essex

With a wide range of farm animals to see, and both an indoor soft play area and plenty of outdoor activities to experience including: giant inflatables, ride...

Harlow, Essex

Located in harlow town park, Pet's corner is home to a variety of local and exotic animals, from rabbits and guinea pigs to llamas and alpacas. his attractio...

Rayleigh, Essex

  Once an early medieval motte and bailey castle, but now an expanse of greenery and wildlife, Rayleigh mount offers vast views of the surrounding area...

Chelmsford, Essex

RHS Garden Hyde Hall is a peaceful public garden in Chelmsford, with stunning panoramic views that never fail to surprise its visitors. The garden is a horti...

Purfleet, Essex

Rainham Marshes is a fantastic day out for all the family! You can explore this lovely nature reserve throughout the year, and get close to the amazing wildl...

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

13th/14th century timber-framed moated manor house with Tudor additions.

Colchester, Essex

The Beth Chatto Gardens have been transformed throughout the years, from the overgrown wastland it was in 1960 into the beautiful, informal garden it is toda...

Brentwood, Essex

  This scenic park is home to a variety of wildlife, especially migrating birds and is the perfect place to get away from the stresses of urban life. W...

South Woodham Ferrers, Essex

Tropical wings is a wildlife centre with a massive selection of different animals. You can see the keepers feeding the wallabies, lemurs and meerkats, an ind...

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Situated south of Leigh on Sea train station, this island consists of 640 acres of nature and  huge variety of wildlife, particularly migrating birds. P...

Basildon, Essex

120 acres of meadow, woodland, ponds and marshland. There is also a motorboat museum, craft shops, children's playground, historic buildings and miniture rai...

Brentwood, Essex

With Lakes, woodland, deer and over 500 acres of open space, Weald country park is the perfect location for enjoying the Great British outdoors. With scenic ...