This 200 acre nature reserve is situated on the banks of the River Colne with a magnificent saltmarsh. It has a diverse range of habitats which include Intertidal, heathland, woodland, scrub, ponds and lakes with 10 nature watching hides
The visitor centre: includes a well-stocked gift shop, Nightingale Tearoom which offers a range of hot and cold refreshments, some locally made. Easy access toilet & baby changing facilities.
Activities and Events: Children’s activities are available during every school holiday. Children’s outdoor birthday parties and weekly toddler group available throughout the year.
In the wildlife garden there are some chickens that visitors can feed and at certain times of the year we have Trust lambs and sheep that can be fed.
We have a room that groups can hire 12 boardroom style or 20 adults conference
Refreshments for room by arrangement.
Ample coach/car parking
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