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Dengie National Nature Reserve

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Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7US

Tel: 01621 856503

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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...Read More

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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. Read Less

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  1. Southminster War Memorial with wreaths of poppies
    Southminster War Memorial

    Address

    St Leonard's Church, Station Rd, Southminster, Essex, CM10 7EW

    Telephone

    01621 772300

    vicar@stleonardsouthminster.org.uk

    Southminster

    Southminster War Memorial is a 2.4m obelisk in the grounds of St Leonard's Church, bearing the names of 75 casualties of war.

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    Marconi Sailing Club

    Address

    Stansgate Abbey Farm, Stansgate, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7NU

    Telephone

    01621 772164

    info@marconi-sc.org.uk

    Southminster

    Marconi Sailing Club

  3. Bunches of fresh asparagus and tub of Tarragon sauce from Thorogood Asparagus
    S Thorogood Farm Shop

    Address

    New Moor Farm, Tillingham Road, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7DS

    Telephone

    07703 577523

    asparagus@newmoor.co.uk

    Southminster

    Thorogood's asparagus has a reputation for being some of the most delicious in the country, and each year there's a short season when you can buy the freshest possible asparagus straight from the farm.

  4. Totham Hill Recreation Ground
    Totham Hill Recreation Ground

    Address

    Braxted Lane, Great Totham, Maldon, CM9 8DD

    Telephone

    01621 891474

    greattothamparishcouncil@btinternet.com

    Great Totham

    A pleasant, undulating site, approximately half woodland and half grassland with some large oak trees. Childrens play site, basketball net and kickabout area.

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    Tollesbury Marina

    Address

    The Yacht harbour, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621 869202

    hm@tollesburymarina.com

    Tollesbury

    Tollesbury Marina is set in the heart of the East Coast on the mouth of the River Blackwater, gateway to the rivers and creeks of Essex and Suffolk.

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    Dance & Yoga in Burnham-on-Crouch

    Address

    Burnham Baptist Church, Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    07887321610

    ognizlata@gmail.com

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Community dance and yoga studio serving the community of Burnham-on-Crouch and the surrounding area.

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    The Cirdan Sailing Trust

    Address

    Bradwell Marina, Waterside, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7RB

    Telephone

    01621 776684

    info@cirdantrust.org

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    Residential sailing voyages aboard traditional vessels. Groups of 7 to 16 people, ages 12 years and upwards. No experience necessary.

  8. St Nicolas's Church, Tolleshunt D'Arcy
    St Nicholas's, Tolleshunt D'Arcy

    Address

    Church Street, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Essex, CM9 8TS

    Tolleshunt D'Arcy

    St Nicholas Church is Grade I listed. Its churchyard extension, a little way up the road, has three Commonwealth War Graves.

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    Frangipani SUP

    Address

    Bath Place Wharf, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5GU

    Telephone

    07597 094233

    info@frangipanisup.com

    Maldon

    Frangipani SUP is a friendly, family run Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board school based in Maldon, Essex. We operate in various locations in Essex including Maldon, Chelmsford and surrounding areas.

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    St Peter's Way

    Address

    Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7PW

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    The St Peter’s Way is a 45 mile walk meandering through the countryside of Essex, from Chipping Ongar to the ancient chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall at Bradwell on Sea.

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    West Hyde Christmas Trees & Christmas Shop

    Address

    St Lawrence Road, Tillingham, CM0 7SB

    Telephone

    01621 779507

    shop@westhydechristmastrees.co.uk

    Tillingham

    West Hyde is famous for its Christmas trees, but its Christmas shop also sells everything you need to decorate not only your tree but your whole house. With everything from wreaths to baubles, lights to inflatables.

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    Paper Kisses

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 858095

    Maldon

    Card Fair Ltd

  13. Helpful Post Office assistant serving customer
    Costcutter with Post Office

    Address

    9-10 King George's Place, 122 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5BZ

    Maldon

    Costcutter convenience store with everyday essentials, frozen food, pet food, confectionary and off-lience. Also home to the Post Office with a full range of counter services including Vehicle Tax, international Driving Permits, MoneyGram, document…

  14. The Secret Butcher's
    The Secret Butchers Shop

    Address

    Fowler Bros Ltd, Brook Farm, Marsh Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8NA

    Telephone

    01621 782759

    fowlerbros@tiscali.co.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Butcher’s shop selling local beef/lamb/pork. BBQ packs and the speciality Burnham banger.

  15. Blackwater Leisure Centre
    Blackwater Leisure Centre

    Address

    Park Drive, Maldon, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5UR

    Telephone

    01621 851898

    enquiries@blackwaterleisurecentre.org

    Maldon

    At Blackwater Leisure Centre there is a huge range of activities on offer, including swimming, a gym, and fitness and pool classes, including a well-equipped spinning /indoor cycling studio with a variety of spin classes.

  16. Fullbridge Evangelical Church
    Fullbridge Church

    Address

    27 Fullbridge, Heybridge, CM9 4LE

    Telephone

    01621 852284

    hello@fullbridgechurch.org.uk

    Heybridge

    Fullbridge Evangelical Church has been on its present site since 1937, and has its origins in the Brethren movement which started around 1830. It has a wide range of activities and community outreach.

  17. Burnham-on-Crouch war memorial, pale stone obelisk
    Burnham War Memorial

    Address

    High Street, Burnham, CM0 8AG

    Burnham

    Burnham’s war memorial remembers 98 local soldiers who died in the First World War, and 27 soldiers and 10 civilians who died in the Second World War. The pale stone obelisk, which looks out over the estuary, was designed by the renowned architect R…

  18. St Giles Hospital Ruins
    St Giles Leper Hospital Remains

    Address

    Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EA

    Telephone

    01621 857373

    administration@maldontowncouncil.gov.uk

    Maldon

    Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.

  19. Tillingham Congregational Church
    Tillingham Congregational Church

    Address

    South Street, Tillingham, Essex, CM0 7TH

    Telephone

    01621 779160

    philip_grove@msn.com

    Tillingham

    This church belongs to the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches. It is the only remaining Congregational Church in the Dengie Hundred and as such draws a congregation from a wider area .

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    Crouch Ridge Vineyard

    Address

    Fambridge Road, Althorne, Nr Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6BZ

    Telephone

    01621 450450

    info@crouchridge.com

    Althorne, Nr Chelmsford

    Come for our Fine Award winning wines and stay for the view! Crouch Ridge Vineyard overlooks the River Crouch, located in the beautiful village of Althorne. Visit us for Brunch, Lunch, Afternoon Tea; Taste and Tour, Pair and Share.
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