Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park - EWT

Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park - EWT A warm welcome will always greet you at Hanningfield reservoir visitor centre. No dogs except registered assistance dogs. No bicycles allowed.

Essex Wildlife Trust site managed in partnership with Essex & Suffolk Water this 100 acre mixed woodland reserve adjoins the 870 acre Hanningfield Reservoir, a SSSI for its nationally important populations of wildfowl. The visitor centre is set in mature woodland and offers superb views over the 870 acre Hanningfield Reservoir. It is an ideal place to view the wildlife within the nature reserve an

d to receive the latest sightings news. The centre has full disabled access as does the Lyster Bird hide that is a short distance away. There are lots of gifts in the centre shop and a full range of binoculars and telescopes, as well as books and refreshments. So while you're enjoying a nice warming drink you can take time to enjoy the stunning view over the water and browse the display. Booking is essential for most centre events, so make sure you call or visit the centre in advance to avoid disappointment.

Summer Holiday events are now online!Head to Hanningfield during the summer holidays for a variety of activities includi...
05/06/2026

Summer Holiday events are now online!

Head to Hanningfield during the summer holidays for a variety of activities including:

Family Bat Evenings 🦇
Nature Journalling and Phenology (for adults) 🎨
Summer Nature Detectives 🧐
Wilder Holiday Club 🦆
Nature Tots Summer Special 🐝

Book your next adventure here: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events?location_term=488

Hanningfield Nature Tots & Babies will be back for another half-term! If you are looking for an outdoor session with ham...
29/05/2026

Hanningfield Nature Tots & Babies will be back for another half-term! If you are looking for an outdoor session with hammocks, swings, activities, mud kitchen, den building and messy magical fun- then book on today!

This event is for babies aged 6- 18 months and toddlers 5 and under. Book on for a whole half-term block or book an individual session. All sessions are on a Friday from 10am - 12pm.

Bring your campfire snacks too for our weekly campfire!
Book here: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events?location_term=488

20/05/2026
Spaces are still available!This half-term, find a day out at Hanningfield during Wilder Learning's Week of Wildlife. We ...
19/05/2026

Spaces are still available!

This half-term, find a day out at Hanningfield during Wilder Learning's Week of Wildlife. We have adult and family events available and some excellent weather heading our way!

Book your next adventure and explore one of the most flourishing times of year for willdlife.

Book here: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events?location_term=488

15/05/2026

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th is Triathlon events for Essex & Suffolk Water, this means there will be runners & cyclists on the reserve

15/05/2026
Still some places available on this amazing workshop day with Daniel this Saturday 16th May 2026!
12/05/2026

Still some places available on this amazing workshop day with Daniel this Saturday 16th May 2026!

08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough 🎉

Photo shows Sir David Attenborough at our Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park - EWT.

Thank you for helping generations of people across Essex and far beyond to fall in love with the natural world. Through your extraordinary storytelling, curiosity and unwavering commitment to truth, you have opened our eyes to nature's beauty, complexity and fragility and reminded us why protecting it matters so deeply.

Your influence reaches far beyond the screen. as President Emeritus, your values continue to guide and inspire our work every day, strengthening our shared mission to protect wildlife and wild places for the future.

You have inspired countless individuals and organisations to take action for nature, helping to shape a movement built on respect, wonder and responsibility for the natural world, including the 46 Wildlife Trusts working locally for wildlife and people.

From everyone at Essex Wildlife Trust, thank you for everything you have done, and continue to do, for wildlife. 💚🌎

07/05/2026

Address

Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre, Hawkswood Road
Billericay
CM111WT

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441268711001

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