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Essex Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre

Mucking Wharf Road, Stanford Le Hope

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About Essex Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre

The Essex Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre sits within Thameside Nature Park on Mucking Wharf Road. A cafe on site serves coffee and refreshments. The nature reserve has walking trails and views across the Thames Estuary, with free parking available.

The centre has play areas for children, including a zip wire. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5.

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

What's nearby

  • Thameside Coffee Shop next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Visitors say this nature reserve offers extensive walking trails, abundant wildlife, and stunning views of the Thames Estuary. They also highlight the well-maintained play areas for children, including a zip wire, and the convenient free parking. Guests mention the cafe serves good coffee and refreshments, and the staff are friendly and helpful.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (922 reviews)
Good for children
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Stanford-le-Hope

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.