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The Dengie National Nature Reserve is a large and remote area of tidal mudflat and saltmarsh between the Blackwater and Crouch Estuaries near Bradwell-on-Sea. Made up of 3105 hectares, it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Protection Area. The reserve is also one of three Ramsar Sites in the Maldon District, and one of seventy-one designated Ramsar sites in England.

The saltmarsh is the largest continuous example of its type in Essex and is home to internationally and nationally important wintering populations of wildfowl and waders. The flats between the tides, and the saltmarshes at high tide, provide extensive feeding areas for these populations, including nearly 2% of the world’s population of Brent Geese and Grey Plover. There are also significant numbers of Dunlin, Turnstone and Knot, and good numbers of Oystercatcher, Pintail, Shelduck, Wigeon, Curlew, Golden Plover and Bar-tailed Godwit.

Within this site is Bradwell Shell Bank nature reserve, which is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. St. Peter’s Chapel overlooks some of the Dengie National Nature Reserve.

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Dengie National Nature Reserve

Type:Nature Reserve

Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7US

Tel: 01621 856503

What's Nearby

  1. St James Church, Dengie

    St James, Dengie is a small parish church serving the rural villages of Asheldham and…

    1.36 miles away
  2. Wibblers Brewery, Taproom and Kitchen

    Brewery offering guided tours and Taproom and Kitchen serving our ales, ciders and lager…

    1.81 miles away
  3. King George V Memorial Playing Field, Southminster

    One of the largest and best equipped parish fields in the Maldon District, this open,…

    2.08 miles away
  1. Southminster Congregational Church Cemetery and Commonwealth War Graves

    The cemetery includes two Commonwealth War Graves. Private E Chinnery of the Middlesex…

    2.13 miles away
  2. St Leonard's Church

    Parts of this historic parish church are nearly 1000 years old, dating back to about 1100…

    2.14 miles away
  3. Southminster War Memorial

    Southminster War Memorial is a 2.4m obelisk in the grounds of St Leonard's Church,…

    2.14 miles away
  4. Tillingham Congregational Church

    This church belongs to the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches. It is the…

    2.38 miles away
  5. Orchard Meadows

    Orchard Meadows consists of five adjoining meadows, each surrounded by hedges. The…

    2.49 miles away
  6. Jubilee Woods

    This site was created in 2002 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Queen…

    2.56 miles away
  7. The West Field

    Car park, public toilets, football pitch, cricket pitch, bowls club, sports pavilion,…

    2.59 miles away
  8. St Nicholas Tillingham; including War Memorial & Commonwealth War Graves

    This Grade II listed parish church has a beautiful setting in the village square in…

    2.67 miles away
  9. Seasons Wood

    Seasons Wood consists mainly of hawthorn & blackthorn scrub. To the northern end of the…

    2.69 miles away
  10. World War II Minefield Observation Tower and Pillbox

    An unusual piece of wartime history can be found on the seawall heading out of…

    2.72 miles away
  11. Mangapps Railway Museum

    Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic…

    3.17 miles away
  12. St Mary the Virgin

    Affectionately known as St Mary's, there has been a church on this site since 1155,…

    3.17 miles away
  13. Hester Place Play Area

    Small site accessible on foot from Hester Place or The Pippins.
    Enclosed children's…

    3.2 miles away
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  1. The Tolleyshop

    Address

    15 Spital Road, Maldon, CM9 6DY

    Telephone

    07553 209706

    Maldon

    The Tolleyshop is a friendly off-licence and convenience store stocking a wide range of wine, beer and spirits, along with milk and groceries.

  2. Super Natural

    Address

    12 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PJ

    Telephone

    01621 854685

    jane@supernaturalshop.co.uk

    Maldon

    Super Natural is a newly refurbished boutique in a historic, timber-framed 16th century Listed building at the top of Maldon High Street. The shop specialises in ladies clothing for all occasions, jewellery, women's accessories and a wide range of…

  3. Marinestore Chandlery

    Address

    Shipways Yard, North Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HQ

    Telephone

    01621 854280

    chandlery@marinestore.co.uk

    Maldon

    Maldon Chandlery

  4. The Dog Salon

    Address

    153 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    01621 786444

    molliemae007@gmail.com

    Burnham

    Owned and run by Mollie Mae Rycraft, we are professionally trained, certified and experienced groomers, offering quality grooming that will make your dog look and feel fantastic. Services include full grooming, bath and dry, nail cutting, ear…

  5. Pamper Me Pretty

    Address

    Unit 5, The Kings Head Centre, 38 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 927102

    Info@pampermeprettyparties.co.uk

    Maldon

    Pamper me Pretty offers a dedicated space for children to have a luxury pamper party. With a custom built stylish pamper room it is the perfect location for an unforgettable experience.

  6. Seal Trips Essex - Celtic Prince

    Address

    The Pier by Priors Boatyard, Quayside, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8AS

    Telephone

    07853 401746

    enquiries@sealtripsessex.co.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    New for the 2023 season, Seal Trips Essex offers a variety of cruises aboard Celtic Prince, a refurbished boat carrying up to 10 passengers, with toilet facilities, ample indoor and outdoor seating with a canopy, and the option of snacks and drinks…

  7. Paper Kisses

    Address

    Paper Kisses, 70d High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 858095

    Maldon

    Card Fair Ltd

  8. A Great Stroll in Little Braxted - Walk it Local

    Address

    Braxted Bakery, Little Braxted Lane, Little Braxted, CM8 3ET

    Little Braxted

    3.3 miles. The quiet lanes around Little Braxted make a pleasant walk with plenty to explore along the way, including a richly decorated Grade I listed church, fine old buildings with decorative chimneys and an unusual miniature railway at Braxted…

  9. Forrester Park Golf Club

    Address

    Beckingham Road, Great Totham, Essex, CM9 8EA

    Telephone

    01621 891406

    info@forrester-park.co.uk

    Great Totham

    Parkland course and practice ground.

  10. Maldon Escape Rooms

    Address

    Edwards Walk Shopping Arcade, 22 White Horse Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5QP

    Telephone

    01621 488048

    info@knowescape.co.uk

    Maldon

    Maldon Escape Rooms is suitable for families, groups, corporate team building, stag nights, hen nights and anyone wanting a good hour of fun solving puzzles against the clock. Can you escape our themed rooms in one hour or less?

  11. Hythe Quay

    Address

    Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

    Telephone

    01621 856503

    tic@maldon.gov.uk

    Maldon

    For well over a thousand years Hythe Quay has been the home to Maldon's maritime community and the gateway to Maldon for vessels arriving from the sea. From the award winning Promenade Park to the pubs, restaurants and shops of Maldon High Street,…

  12. Meatline

    Address

    12e West Station Yard, Maldon, CM9 6TW

    Telephone

    0203 39 77719

    info@meatline.co.uk

    Maldon

    Meatline is a family business with three shops, including the West Station Yard store in Maldon, selling to the public and trade customers. Meatline specialises in meat selection packs as well as a wide variety of items for the barbeque. Home…

  13. The Card Company

    Address

    52 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 858658

    thecardcompanymaldon@gmail.com

    Maldon

    Cards & Gifts

  14. Carlton Jewellers

    Address

    38 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 856267

    Maldon

    Carlton Jewellers

  15. Beeleigh Falls & Maldon from Heybridge Basin - Self-Guided Walk No. 2.4

    Address

    Daisy Meadow car park, Basin Road, Heybridge, CM9 4RW

    Heybridge

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.58 miles. A slightly longer stroll in the Walk it Local collection, but worth the effort, taking in bustling Heybridge Basin with its boats, sea-lock, water birds and pubs, the seawall with estuary views back…

  16. Three Rivers Golf and Country Club

    Address

    Stow Road, Cold Norton, Essex, CM3 6RR

    Telephone

    01621 828631

    events@threeriversclub.com

    Cold Norton

    The Kings & Jubilee courses offer a great variety and challenge. Constructed to USGA specifications to provide an unrivalled quality of playing surface year round.

  17. Purleigh & Stow Maries Aerodrome Walk

    Address

    Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6QH

    Purleigh

    This walk explores the countryside around the hilltop village of Purleigh and provides an opportunity to visit a working vineyard and an historic World War I aerodrome near Stow Maries

  18. Ulting Wick Gardens

    Address

    Ulting Wick, Ulting, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QX

    Telephone

    01245 380216

    Philippa.burrough@btinternet.com

    Maldon

    Inspirational private garden open for charity.

  19. Great Braxted Farm Shop

    Address

    Maldon Road junction with Braxted Park Road, Great Braxted, CO5 0QA

    Telephone

    01621 816464

    Greatbraxtedfarmshop@hotmail.com

    Great Braxted

    Family run farm shopping selling a wide range of fruit and vegetables, mainly grown in the surrounding area, including a seasonal range of locally grown apples. You will also find preserves, local honey, fresh flowers, speciality cheeses, breads and…

  20. Tollesbury Congregational Church

    Address

    East St, Tollesbury, Maldon, CM9 8QD

    Telephone

    01621 869230

    philip.grove@tollesburychurch.co.uk

    Tollesbury

    Tollesbury Congregational Church has served the village since 1803.

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Tillingham Village SignTillingham, MaldonTillingham is a small village and civil parish with 1,015 inhabitants in 2001, increasing to 1,058 at the 2011 Census, located 8 miles from Burnham-on-Crouch and 3 miles from Bradwell-on-Sea.

Asheldham Village SignAsheldham, MaldonAsheldam is a hamlet and civil parish in Essex, England. It is located about 14 km southeast of Maldon and is 26 km east-southeast from the county town of Chelmsford.

Bradwell Village SignBradwell-on-Sea, MaldonBradwell-on-Sea is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. The village is on the Dengie peninsula. It is located about 9 km north-northeast of Southminster and is 30 km east from the county town of Chelmsford.

St James' Church, DengieDengie, MaldonIs a village and civil parish in the Maldon district of Essex, England, with a population of 135, reducing to 119 at the 2011 census.

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