Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre, Open Daily, Admission Free
Details
Accessibility:
Various routes around the reserve, some are wheelchair friendly. A wheelchair and electric buggy are available for use. There are 3 disability spaces near to the entrance. Dog are only allowed in the car park and are not permitted on the nature reserve. All dogs must be kept on the lead and be cleared up after. Assistance dogs are allowed in the nature reserve and visitor centre, which has a level access.
Brief Description:
The reservoir has up to 40,000 Ducks, Geese and Wildfowl visit every year and is of international importance for these wetland birds. A bird watchers paradise with beautiful views of the reservoir.Further Information
Address:
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre , Church Rd, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU
Email:
Phone:
01206 738172
Website:
http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor-centres-nature-reserves
Opening Hours:
Open Daily 9am - 5pm (November, December & January 9am - 4pm)
Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Directions:
Head South out of Colchester on the B1026. The B1026 will take you all the way to your destination, which will be on your left hand side.
OS TL 956178
Transport:
Best travelled to by car.
Amenities:
There are Picnic facilities, and at the visitor centre there are a Café, Gift shop, Toilets including a disability toilet and baby changing facilities.
Colchester, 6 miles to the North, has many amenities.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Layer Breton, Colchester, Essex
1.13 miles*
2.29 miles*
St Mary the Virgin Church, Layer Marney, Essex
2.29 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.