A stunning and innovative visitor centre and Nature Park created on a former landfill site, with superb views over Mucking Flats SSSI and the Thames Estuary.

Café serving hot and cold drinks, hot food, sandwiches, delicious cakes and other sweet treats with views over the estuary. Starling murmarations are a regular occurrence which can be enjoyed from the café.

We also have a gift shop, ramp access to the roof for 360 degree views, adventure playground, bird hide, footpaths and cycle ways across 120 acres.

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