Nature Discovery Centres
We have 11 Nature Discovery Centres, 87 Nature Reserves, 2 Nature Parks and manage 8,400 acres of land.
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Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre
Set in the stunning grounds of Bedfords Park, an historic parkland site of 215 acres, owned and managed by the London Borough of Havering. The nature reserve affords fantastic views over London…
Our Nature Discovery Centres
Bring your school to visit one of Essex Wildlife Trust’s outstanding education centres. With 12 sites across Essex, you will be sure to find the perfect trip for your school. Each site offers unique opportunities to learn about and explore the natural environment, with modern classroom facilities and resources.
Langdon Visitor Centre receives funding for a new and improved centre
Essex Wildlife Trust’s Langdon Visitor Centre has received funding to re-build the current centre, which will provide improved community and educational facilities to welcome the increasing number…
Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre
Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre is the gateway to the Daws Heath Woodland. The centre provides a space for schools, groups and families to learn about south Essex’s fantastic ancient woodlands in…
Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre
Essex Wildlife Trust's Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre is a partnership project between Essex Wildlife Trust and Havering Council. Built in Hornchurch Country Park, the centre…
Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre
The Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre is situated in Thorndon Country Park. There are some fantastic walks through ancient woodland and historic deer parks which lie close alongside recently…
The Naze Nature Discovery Centre
The Naze is a unique coastal landscape of outstanding geological and biological importance. As the most easterly peninsula in Essex it is an important site for migrating birds and boasts a number…
Dementia friendly walks at Belfairs Woodland Centre
Belfairs Woodland Centre is helping to get people living with dementia outside in nature.
Essex charities work together to make wheelchair-friendly planters for recovery centre
Staff from Essex Wildlife Trust spent the day at Help for Heroes’ Colchester Recovery Centre, Chavasse House on Thursday, teaching beneficiaries to make wildlife planters for the centre’s garden…
Floristry Workshop (Christmas table centre piece)
Enjoy a relaxing morning getting crafty with flowers - making your own Christmas themed display to take home.
Belfairs Woodland Centre wins Dementia Action Alliance award
Essex Wildlife Trust’s Belfairs Woodland Centre has taken home the award for Dementia Friendly Leisure Service of the Year as voted by the Southend, Castle Point and Rochford Dementia Action…