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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. Southminster War Memorial

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

    2.14 miles away
  3. St Leonard's Church

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

    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. Discovery Seals

    Address

    Essex Marina, Wallsea Island, SS4 2HF

    Telephone

    07748 653900

    charterdiscovery@gmail.com

    Wallsea Island

    Discovery Charters offers fishing and seal watching wildlife trips which leave from Essex Marina on Wallasea Island, from Burnham-on-Crouch and from Fambridge Yacht Harbour.

  2. Maldon Wick & Wycke Meadow

    Address

    Maldon, Essex, CM9 6GG

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    admin@essexwt.org.uk

    Maldon

    This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most of it on embankment. The area includes as small nature reserve with large pond

  3. Ansell & Sons Butchers

    Address

    5 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PB

    Telephone

    01621 853151

    info@ansellandsons.co.uk

    Maldon

    Master butchers in Maldon High St since 1928, Ansell & Sons is a meat and game specialist. Its meat, game and poultry produce ranges are primarily locally sourced from Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk farms, as well as direct from Smithfield Market…

  4. Monastery of St John the Baptist

    Address

    The Old Rectory, Rectory Road, Tolleshunt Knights, CM9 8EZ

    Tolleshunt Knights

    The Holy Patriarchal and Stavropegic Monastery of St John the Baptist is an Orthodox monastic community composed of nuns and monks of various nationalities. The monastery was founded by Sophrony Sakharov, later canonised as Saint Sophrony. The calm…

  5. Burnham-on-Crouch & District Museum

    Address

    The Museum, Coronation Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HW

    Telephone

    01621 782184

    burnhammuseum@outlook.com

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Discover the story of Burnham and the Dengie from the Bronze Age to today. Explore its fascinating maritime and social heritage through the artefacts and records of people’s lives.

  6. Leech Memorial Garden

    Address

    Dykes Chase, Maldon, CM9 6HP

    Telephone

    01621 857373

    townclerk@maldontowncouncil.gov.uk

    Maldon

    This attractive site was formerly part of a garden & was donated to Maldon Town Council for the use of the town's residents. It features a wide range of native & ornamental trees & shrubs along with views towards Beeleigh Weir.

  7. Just Play Football by England Football

    Address

    Upper Plume school artificial pitch, Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB

    Telephone

    01621854477

    Ben.Thornett@maldon.gov.uk

    Maldon

    Run by Simon and Ben from our community health and wellbeing team, Just Play Football is open to people aged 18-65 and is free to attend.

    Each session aims to get people who want to play football, but don't have the time or opportunity to play…

  8. Blue House Farm Nature Reserve

    Address

    Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    admin@essexwt.org.uk

    North Fambridge

    Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and many other donors.

  9. Burnham-On-Crouch Golf Club

    Address

    Ferry Road, Creeksea, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8PQ

    Telephone

    01621 782282

    info@burnhamgolfclub.co.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Superb 18 hole riverside course with stunning views over the River Crouch.

  10. All Saints' Church, Tolleshunt Knights

    Address

    Rectory Road, Tolleshunt Knights, CM9 8HF

    Tolleshunt Knights

    This 12th century Grade II* Listed church is now owned by the nearby Orthodox Monastery of St John the Baptist. The churchyard has two Commonwealth War Graves.

  11. Dengie Petting Zoo

    Address

    On the Latch, Burnham Road, Latchingdon, CM3 6BL

    Telephone

    07930 243225

    jcpartypets@gmail.com

    Latchingdon

    Dengie Petting Zoo is run by J&C Party Pets, owners of Maldon Promenade Zoo. This smaller venue, in the grounds of On The Latch restaurant, has around 20 species of animals, most of which are rescued. The playful meerkats are a particular favourite…

  12. Maldon Little Ship Club

    Address

    The Hythe Quay, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

    Telephone

    01621 854139

    secretary@mlsc.org.uk

    Maldon

    The Club offers a variety of summer sailing programme and winter socials, RYA training courses and moorings. Both novice and experienced boat owners are welcome.

  13. The Museum in the Park

    Address

    47 Mill Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HX

    Telephone

    07973 559981

    enquiries@maldonmuseum.org.uk

    Maldon

    The trademark Penny Farthing bicycle entices visitors to explore the treasures of this compact museum. Housed over two floors of the former Park Keepers Lodge, the exhibits are wide ranging. The replica waistcoat of the Fat Man of Maldon, which…

  14. Paper Kisses

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 858095

    Maldon

    Card Fair Ltd

  15. Stow Maries Halt

    Address

    Stow Maries, Essex, CM3 6SJ

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Stow Maries

    This 5.5 acre reserve consists of the former Stow Maries Halt on the disused Maldon to South Woodham Ferrers railway line, along with an adjoining four-acre meadow acquired later.

  16. RSPB Old Hall Marshes Nature Reserve

    Address

    9 Old Hall Lane, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8TP

    Telephone

    01621 869015

    oldhallmarshes@rspb.org.uk

    Maldon

    An opportunity to see an abundance of coastal wetland bird species in their natural environment.

  17. Bunsay Golf Course & Badgers Par 3

    Address

    Little Baddow Road, Woodham Walter, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6RU

    Telephone

    01245 222648

    Maldon

    Bunsay Golf Club and Badger par 3 course are courses that offer a delightful oasis of calm and total privacy surrounded by natural streams, the courses are protected from modern day interruptions.

  18. Goldhanger and Blackwater Estuary - Self-Guided Walk No. 3.2

    Address

    Church Street, Goldhanger, Essex, CM9 8AS

    Goldhanger

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 8.3 miles. This long, circular walk combines farmland and seawall around the charming and historic village of Goldhanger, with its cottages, pubs and 11th century church.

  19. Thames Sailing Barge Trust

    Address

    Hythe Quay, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HR

    Telephone

    07840 862685

    bookings@bargetrust.org

    Maldon

    Experience the pleasure and excitement of sailing on a historic Thames sailing barge.

    The Thames Sailing Barge Trust, a registered charity which owns the sailing barges Pudge and Centaur.

    To view and book our trips visit www.bargetrust…

  20. Emporium on the Quay

    Address

    The Quay, Burnham, CM0 8AT

    Telephone

    07583 888888

    info@bistroonthequay.com

    Burnham

    Gift shop on The Quay in Burnham which supports independent artists, designers and makers. Stocks beautiful, unique hand made products and gifts, plus toys, cards, setts, preserves, jewellery and local Burnham on Crouch souvenirs.

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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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