Belfairs Nature Reserve and Woodland
Eastwood Road North
View on Google MapsPhoto: Essex Wildlife Trust Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre
This accessible woodland reserve offers families peaceful nature trails with full facilities including baby changing and wheelchair access, plus snacks available on-site.
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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
Huge park, great for walking and admiring nature. Easy to get lost so follow the trails and keep Google handy. Lovely cafe with gorgeous food, both hot and cold . Saw children having horse riding lessons and ots of dog walkers. Some not on leash. So many benches to sit on for tired feet. The weather made it worth it ,as the sun was shining and views were awesome!!
4 months ago · via Google
Great cafe, shop and information centre. Lovely food with a varied menu and home cooked cakes. Great event too such as outdoor Macbeth, owl nights and holiday camps. Great playground next to it in the woodland.
3 weeks ago · via Google
Enjoy walking in an ancient woodland - a green lung between Southend-on-Sea (Leigh) and Hadleigh. You can walk through the neighbouring woodlands to create a good trail that takes in this rural setting. Belfairs has a public golf course, bridleway, cafe, restaurant, children's play area, and ample parking. Historically used for coppicing, the woodland is retained as a nature reserve, a great space for the children, dogs, and walkers. The Prittle Brook urban greenaway can be accessed from the lower edge of the woodland, where you can walk through to Priory Park in Central Southend.
3 months ago · via Google
Very pleasant surroundings and a nice walk in the woods. A woodland centre is provided so you can refresh yourselves with a drink or snack and also some nice gifts if you feel inclined to support the centre. Very pleasant.
a month ago · via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Belfairs Woodland Centre, Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4LR Get directions
- Category
- National Parks & Reserves
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (417 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Leigh-On-Sea