# Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales, Billericay — Reviews & Opening Hours > Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales — Visitor Center in Billericay with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 998 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/hawkswood-road/restaurants/hanningfield-reservoir-visitors-centre-essex-wildlife-sales (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Visitor Center # Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales Hanningfield Reservoir, Hawkswood Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15469742390118503754&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: Photos are copyrighted by their owners **In short:** Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales is a visitor center in Hawkswood Road, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 998 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 2 November 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre sits within the Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserve on Hawkswood Road, near Billericay. The site includes woodland walks and bird hides for wildlife observation, with a children's trail themed on The Wind in the Willows. Free parking is available. Two cafes operate within the visitors centre, serving coffee, cakes and cooked food at reasonable prices. The centre holds a five-star food hygiene rating. Staff are noted as friendly and helpful. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales's own website](http://www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/hanningfield-reservoir?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Hanningfield Nature Reserve next door - Fremnells Manor (Former Site) 250m away - Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this nature reserve offers pleasant woodland walks and bird hides for observing diverse wildlife, including a "Wind in the Willows" trail for children. They also highlight the convenient, ample free parking and the presence of two cafes serving delicious coffee, cakes, and cooked food. Guests mention the friendly, helpful staff and the reasonable prices for activities and items in the gift shop. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (998 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Hawkswood Road Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1201167). [More restaurants in Hawkswood Road](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkswood-road/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (998 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/hanningfield-reservoir?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01268 711001](tel:01268711001) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Hawkswood Road **Plus Code** 9F32JFWR+PX ### 🏨 Places to stay near Hawkswood Road Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DHawkswood%2BRoad%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkswood-road/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkswood-road/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales? Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales is open Mon–Sun 10am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales any good? Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 998 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales good for children? Yes, Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales? 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