Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
South Green Road
View on Google MapsPhoto: Essex Wildlife Trust Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park
About Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Explore scenic waterside pathways and spot wildlife from dedicated hides at this accessible Essex nature reserve, perfect for family walks with picnic spots and full facilities including a café.
What's nearby
- Kingfisher Bird Hide 500m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Massive site, with easily walkable gravel paths, well kept hides and lots of seating. You'll need most of the day to spend time in every section and explore the new flooded marshes, so allow plenty of time because it closed dead on 5pm. Grab a map at the centre and follow their paths between numbered posts. Some bits of the site are steep and uneven, so maybe speak with the helpful volunteers if you need to avoid them. We rushed there on a Saturday afternoon, arrived just before 4pm and only then learnt that the site fully closes at 5pm - "We lock the gate at the end of the drive at 5pm". It's perfectly fair, they run a delicate and well managed site that needs to be staffed at all times. We'll know better next time, and will proudly reply "yes! we've been here before" at the visitor centre.
· via Google
Lovely relaxing place, the only sound is nature. Can easily spend a day here. Staff and volunteers are excellent and very accommodating.
· via Google
Lovely site, plenty of different walks and hides. So much to see if you are lucky or hear,
· via Google
This is a lovely place with lots of wildflowers and very noisy birds. We heard a nightingale and saw a blackcap. Nice cafe and good facilities. We will return.
· via Google
Visitors say this nature reserve offers a wide variety of wildlife habitats, well-kept bird hides, and clearly marked walking trails suitable for all abilities. They also highlight the delicious coffee and food available at the cafe, along with the spotless and modern toilet facilities. Guests mention the staff and volunteers are friendly, helpful, and provide excellent guidance.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, CO5 7DN Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (813 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Fingringhoe