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Facilities

Facilities

  • Visitor centre
  • Car park
  • Toilets
  • Disabled toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Picnic area
  • Group bookings accepted
  • Guided walks available
  • Good for walking
  • Pushchair friendly

Viewing points

Currently two bird hides, family orientated Marshland Discovery Zone and several open viewing areas.

Nature trails

There are a network of nature trails currently in place, which are utilised for specific guided walks and events. There are approximately 2.5 miles plus of nature boardwalks, all designed for wheelchair and pushchair access.

Refreshments available

  • Hot drinks
  • Cold drinks
  • Sandwiches
  • Snacks

Shop

The shop stocks:

  • Binoculars and telescopes
  • Books
  • Bird food
  • Bird feeders
  • Nestboxes
  • Outdoor clothing

Educational facilities

The Education team offer a comprehensive and exciting array of curriculum linked field study visits for all school levels. We have Woodland, Reedbed and Marshland Discovery Zones, an Environment and Education centre, fully equipped classrooms, specific study areas, pond dipping areas and lots more. It's a safe and inspiring environment to get close to nature. A selection of lifelong learning courses on a variety of topics are run throughout the year, along with a range of children's activities, including holiday clubs. Please contact us for further details.

Contact us

Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 51.49040,0.23413
  • Postcode: RM19 1SZ
  • Grid reference: TQ552792
  • Nearest town: Purfleet, Essex
  • County: Greater London
  • Country: England

Get directions

Note: Some reserves are not served directly by public transport and, in these cases, a nearby destination (from which you may need to walk or take a taxi or ferry) may be offered.

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