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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  UK  /  England  /  Essex  /  Billericay  /  Hanningfield Nature Discovery Centre

Hanningfield Nature Discovery Centre, Billericay

3.9
#3 of 17 in Things to do in Billericay
Wildlife Area · Visitor Center
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A warm welcome will always greet you at Hanningfield reservoir visitor centre.The visitor centre is set in mature woodland and offers superb views over the 870 acre Hanningfield Reservoir. It is an ideal place to view the wildlife within the nature reserve and to receive the latest sightings news. The centre has full disabled access as does the Lyster Bird hide that is a short distance away. There are lots of gifts in the centre shop and a full range of binoculars and telescopes, as well as books and refreshments. So while you're enjoying a nice warming drink you can take time to enjoy the stunning view over the water and browse the display.

Booking is essential for most centre events, so make sure you call or visit the centre in advance to avoid disappointment. No dogs except registered assistance dogs. No bicycles allowed. Plan your Hanningfield Nature Discovery Centre visit and explore what else you can see and do in Billericay using our Billericay trip planning site.
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Recommended duration
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2 hours
Hours
Sunday10am - 5pm
Monday10am - 5pm
Tuesday10am - 5pm
Wednesday10am - 5pm
Thursday10am - 5pm
Friday10am - 5pm
Saturday10am - 5pm
Contact

Hawkswood Road Downham,
Billericay CM11 1WT England

01268 711001

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  • By Em299
    Had amazing day here really recommended coming here lovely wind and the willow trail you can do with the kids a nice park will definitely be back again soon 
    Had amazing day here really recommended coming here lovely wind and the willow trail you can do with the kids a nice park will definitely be back again soon  more »
  • By Cheekycockney190757
    First visited in 2009 and then revisited on Monday 29th November 2021 where I noted it is now called Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park. Lots of changes in the intervening 12 years and all.....  more
    First visited in 2009 and then revisited on Monday 29th November 2021 where I noted it is now called Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park. Lots of changes in the intervening 12 years and all.....  more »
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