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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. Steam Tug Brent

    Address

    Cooks Yard, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

    Telephone

    01621 855058

    Info@steamtugbrent.org

    Maldon

    Brent has been a much loved local landmark for over 40 years. It is the last surviving steam tug of the Port of London Authority’s fleet. Full restoration is planned for this unique vessel.

  2. Willow & Fox

    Address

    30 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PJ

    Telephone

    01621 927200

    allison@willowandfox.co.uk

    Maldon

    Independent boutique selling women's fashion, lifestyle items and accessories, along with gifts, childrenswear and menswear.

  3. Thomas Plume’s Library

    Address

    Plume Building, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ

    Telephone

    01621 854850

    info@thomasplumeslibrary.co.uk

    Maldon

    Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of paintings.

  4. Bradwell-on-sea Shell Bank Nature Reserve and Mulberry Harbour remains

    Address

    East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, CM0 7PN

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    The Cockle Spit is a massive and ever-moving bank made from cockle and oyster shells. It's managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust and is visited by a huge number of wading birds. From here you can see concrete barges from the Second World War, used in…

  5. Grape Tree

    Address

    72 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5ET

    Maldon

    Grape Tree offers health food and wellbeing products including whole foods, superfoods and its own 100% Organic range, plus, healthy and nutritious snacks such as nuts, dried fruits, and seeds. Browse organic, free from, raw, and vegan product…

  6. West Wick Yacht Club

    Address

    Church Road, North Fambridge, CM3 6LR

    North Fambridge

    West Wick Yacht Club organizes both motor and sailing events including club racing, cruising, and social. Members receive a wide range of benefits including local chandler’s discounts, free racing, subsidised events and much more. To find out about…

  7. Religious Society of Friends

    Address

    Friends Meeting House (Quaker Church), Butt Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HD

    Telephone

    01621 854056

    Maldon

    Maldon’s Quaker Meeting House was built in 1821. It comprises two separate rooms; originally one for women and one for men, but now everyone worships together. The Georgian benches and tiered elders’ benches remain.

  8. The Limes Farm Shop

    Address

    Southminster Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QB

    Telephone

    01621 785865

    jandasadler@btconnect.com

    Burnham-On-Crouch

    The Limes has been trading in Burnham for over 25 years. Our popular farm shop sells fruit and veg in season, while our nursery is stocked all year round with a wide variety of plants, especially herbacious during the spring.

  9. Brown's Barker Shop

    Address

    62 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HF

    Telephone

    07872 168780

    Burnham

    Dog Grooming Salon based in Burnham-on-Crouch using 100% natural and vegan products. Garden for free-roaming during their stay.One on one upon request! We offer teeth cleaning and use natural healing products and remedies. We do not use cages.

  10. Rafadoodle's

    Address

    32 High Street, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AA

    Telephone

    01621 927171

    Samuel@rafadoodles.com

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Hello dog lovers!

    Welcome to Rafadoodle's in Burnahm-on-Crouch where you can spoil your furry friend.

    Come visit Rafadoodle's for your dog food, dog toys, dog treats & much more.

  11. The Cookery School at Braxted Park

    Address

    The Cookery School at Braxted Park, Braxted Park Estate, Great Braxted, Essex, CM8 3EN

    Telephone

    01621 890300

    info@braxtedparkcookery.co.uk

    Great Braxted

    The Cookery School at Braxted Park, based in Essex, combines a stunning location with award-winning chefs and a diverse range of courses to suit all abilities.

  12. The Assumption of our Lady, RC Church

    Address

    60A Victoria Rd, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HF

    Telephone

    01621 852259

    maldon@brcdt.org

    Maldon

    The Assumption of Our Lady Roman Catholic Church in Maldon was opened in 1925, replacing a temporary place of worship that had been set up in and old converted Forge in Silver Street.

  13. Longfields

    Address

    Princes Road, Maldon, CM9 5DL

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    contact@maldon.gov.uk

    Maldon

    Longfields is at the hub of a network of paths and cycleways joining Fambridge Road, Wantz Road and the High Street. Large grass area, enclosed play site, youth shelter, The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Avenue, car park.

  14. Trinity Lightvessel

    Address

    Off Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621868113

    info@fact.org.uk

    Tollesbury

    Walkers along the sea wall at Tollesbury will be fascinated by the large red ship moored on the saltmarshes. This is the Trinity Lightvessel, which was built in 1954 for Trinity House - the organisation which looks after shipping navigation marks…

  15. Chic

    Address

    Chic, 98 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 856301

    Maldon

    Chic

  16. Beeleigh Falls

    Address

    Beeleigh Falls, Maldon Road, Beeleigh, Essex, CM9 6QA

    essex@waterways.org.uk

    Beeleigh

    Beeleigh Falls is home to a series of water falls, locks and weirs on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation.

  17. Golf at Five Lakes Resort

    Address

    Five Lakes Resort, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Essex, CM9 8HX

    Telephone

    01621 862426

    golfoffice@fivelakes.co.uk

    Tolleshunt Knights

    Five Lakes Resort is home to two of the best golf courses in Essex. The tees and greens are meticulously maintained, and present a challenge to golfers both novice and experienced.

  18. Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Canal

    Address

    The Lock House, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7712 079764

    Heybridge Basin

    This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of Chelmsford with the tidal estuary of the River Blackwater at Heybridge Basin. It is 13.8 miles (22.1 km) long and has 13 locks.

  19. Bei Capelli Hair Company

    Address

    113 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    01621 852703

    Maldon

    Located in Maldon High Street, our salon is stylish and welcoming with an experienced team offering outstanding customer service.

  20. Maldon Wick Nature Reserve - Walk it Local

    Address

    West Maldon Community Centre, Sunbury Way, Maldon, CM9 6YH

    Maldon

    2.6 miles. This short Walk it Local route is an easy stroll starting close to Maldon town centre, but taking in the lovely Maldon Wick Nature Reserve and part of the disused railway line. Depending on the season you might see rare butterflies,…

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