Stroll along the banks of the Roman River in one of the best preserved river valleys in Essex, passing under swaying willow trees and into the peaceful woodland

A wetland site of international importance for wildfowl. Up to 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visit each year. Excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.

Experience the wonder of up to 75,000 Green-winged Orchids in this small meadow nature reserve

This little pocket of woodland holds a number of treasures, with Nightingales and Glow-worms all coming out to display in the spring and summer

A 700-acre nature reserve and the head office of Essex Wildlife Trust, situated on the Blackwater Estuary. The site demonstrates a successful coastal realignment project and is in the process of…

Why not visit this beautiful wooded reserve filled with spring flowers, butterflies and foraging mammals

The only place in Essex where you will find all three Heather species growing together and the largest area of lowland heathland in the county

Wander through the ancient trees, passing by idyllic ponds and woodland flowers that fill this little pocket of nature

With the backdrop of the infamous red lightship, walk along the famous Essex marshes and experience wild Essex at its best

Fingringhoe Wick was Essex Wildlife Trust's first nature reserve (1961), some years later it was where the Trust opened their first visitor centre. Sixty years on visitors are still coming…