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

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

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

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 beautiful mosaic habitat, Cockaynes Wood is situated in an area which was once extensively used for sand and gravel extraction and now supports a whole array of amazing wildlife

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.

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…

With trees covered in apples and grasses full of wildflowers, make sure to visit this little slice of picturesque countryside

A fascinating mosaic of ancient woodland and naturally-regenerating woodland alongside wet meadow and fen - creating a unique, wildlife-rich landscape.

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…