A longstanding annual event for families with children to enjoy supervised pond dipping in a variety of the reserve’s ponds.

Join Watercolour Artist, Vivien McGuinness, for a relaxed, friendly course, learning to use watercolours.

Join Essex Wildlife Trust and Imperial Bird of Prey Academy for a talk about owls.

Experience the wildlife and share your knowledge

This historic parkland has a variety of habitats. Woodland, ponds, a lake and wild flower meadows will provide a wide selection of wildlife.

Join us for a presentation and guided walk around the gardens and farm to discover the diverse planting environments of this coastal jewel.

Want to know what the difference is between a Dragonfly and Damselfly? Or what's a Hawker or a Chaser? Join our guide Liz for a half day session to find out!

Want to know your Red Admiral from a Peacock? What is a Comma?? Join our guide Liz for a morning Butterfly ID workshop.

Join Watercolour Artist, Vivien McGuinness, for a relaxing watercolour painting session. This time focusing on the theme of 'Wild Flowers'

Join Watercolour Artist, Vivien McGuinness, for a relaxed, friendly course, learning to use watercolours.