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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. SEN Soft Play Sessions at Monkey Puzzle

    Address

    Madison Heights, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Telephone

    01621 850222

    info@madisonheights.info

    Maldon

    Monkey Puzzle is holding a monthly play session during term times for children with additional needs (SEND). The sessions are closed to the general public, allowing a safe and comfortable play session for children with disabilities and their…

  2. Burnham Hillside Bowls Club

    Address

    99 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HR

    Telephone

    01621 778537

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Offering the opportunity to play bowls in Burnham-on-Crouch, Burnham Hillside Bowls Club welcomes applications from new members to join.

  3. 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.

  4. The Quaker Hall

    Address

    Butt Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HD

    contact@midessexquakers.org.uk

    Maldon

    The Quaker Hall

  5. My Healthy Indian

    Address

    Burnham Road, Latchingdon, Essex, CM3 6EZ

    Telephone

    0754504124

    heena@myhealthyindian.com

    Latchingdon

    Learn to cook authentic yummy Indian food with Heena at My Healthy Indian! Heena hosts food events and cooking workshops teaching healthy and easy Indian curries in the charming village of Latchingdon, Essex.

  6. Rickett's Lock

    Address

    Ulting Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QB

    Maldon

    Rickett's Lock and Gates is a Grade II listed site serving watercraft travelling along the River Chelmer, between Chelmsford and Maldon.

    The site was first listed by Historic England in November 1985, and was constructed in around 1797 by engineer…

  7. Great Braxted Playground & Parish Field

    Address

    Tiptree Road, Great Braxted, Witham, CM8 3EE

    Telephone

    01621 892821

    sarahm66@btinternet.com

    Great Braxted

    This attractive hilltop site, surrounded by hedges and mature oak trees, offers views towards Witham and the central Essex plain and is now the site of a new playground. Play equipment includes imaginative and accessible play equipment, including…

  8. Maldon Promenade Park Beach Huts

    Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    directors@jandcpartypets.com

    Maldon

    Maldon's Promenade Park Beach Huts are located in the valley, with the Splash Park and Galleon, so you can be right in the middle of the action throughout your visit.

  9. 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,…

  10. St Michael the Archangel

    Address

    Church Hill, Woodham Walter, Essex, CM9 6RJ

    Telephone

    01245 223551

    Woodham Walter

    Built in 1563, St Michael's is the sole Elizabethan church in Essex and one of only six built in England during Elizabeth's reign.

  11. Heybridge War Memorial & Cemetery

    Address

    Heybridge Cemetery, Goldhanger Road, Heybridge, CM9 4QR

    Heybridge

    Heybridge War Memorial is a Grade II Listed memorial made from creamy Portland limestone and stands just inside the gates to the cemetery. Approximately 3m high, it is in the form of a cross with a stone relief sword on the front and an octagonal…

  12. Cruise Essex

    Address

    Fambridge Yacht Haven, North Fambridge, CM3 6LU

    Telephone

    07840942483

    enquiries@cruiseessex.co.uk

    North Fambridge

    Cruise Essex runs trips from Fambridge Yacht Haven on board Limoncello, our high end Sealine F43 Cruiser capable of holding s10 guests in comfort. The vessel explores the River Crouch Valley, and options include an afternoon tea cruise lasting…

  13. Marigold Charters

    Address

    1 Chandlers Quay, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LF

    Telephone

    07801 364 135

    info@marigoldcharters.co.uk

    Maldon

    Marigold Charters offers sailing adventures on and around the river Blackwater. Their vessel Marigold is a Gravesend Bawley built upon the lines of the Lilliam in 1869.

  14. Bradwell Pirates & Pubs - Self-Guided Walk No. 5.1

    Address

    Bradwell-on-Sea Village Hall, South Street, Bradwell-on-Sea, CM0 7QJ

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3 miles. This short walk around Bradwell-on-Sea and Bradwell Waterside, part of the Walk it Local collection, takes in traditional country pubs, a historic church, a thriving marina and the saltmarsh coast,…

  15. Lets Go Bonkers

    Address

    Units 7 & 8, Station Industrial Estate, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8RW

    Telephone

    01621 782874

    info@letsgobonkers.com

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Let’s Go Bonkers is East Essex’s most exciting and professionally designed premier indoor children’s soft play studio, featuring two uniquely designed multilevel play studios, which has something for everyone.

  16. The Warren Golf & Country Club

    Address

    The Warren Golf & Country Club, Woodham Walter, Essex, CM9 6RW

    Telephone

    01245 223258

    enquiries@warrengolfclub.co.uk

    Woodham Walter

    The Estate boasts superb golf courses, a welcoming clubhouse, beautiful barn style wedding venue, luxury lodge accommodation and Health Club.

  17. On the Wall Distillery - Gin School

    Address

    Hockley Meadows, Hockley Lane, Bradwell-on-Sea, CM0 7PZ

    Telephone

    01621 776074

    onthewalldistillery@gmail.com

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    Learn all about the history of gin, taste some beautiful examples and enjoy making a bottle to take home with your selection of botanicals. The Gin School masterclass is a 4-5 hour interactive, hands-on experience and includes a tasty lunch.

  18. St Mary's Church, Mundon

    Address

    Vicarage Lane, Mundon, Essex, CM9 6PA

    Mundon

    The church of St. Mary in Mundon is cared for by the Friends of Friendless Churches and it is now conserved as a Grade 1 listed medieval church. After a major programme of restoration and repair it is once again open to the public daily.

  19. Orchard Meadows

    Address

    Southfield Way, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7RE

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    contact@maldon.gov.uk

    Southminster

    Orchard Meadows consists of five adjoining meadows, each surrounded by hedges. The central meadow contains the remains of an old orchard with apple, pear, plum and walnut trees.

  20. The Althorne Estate Vineyard

    Address

    High House Farm, Old Heath Road, Althorne, CM3 6EW

    Telephone

    07736 276262

    info@highhouseweddings.com

    Althorne

    The Althorne Estate is a new vineyard that was planted in 2017 in Althorne. There are five acres of vines producing Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

Related

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.

Leaflet cover for St Peter's way walking guideSt Peter's Way, MaldonThe 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.

Dengie National Nature Reserve and St Peters Chapel Car ParkDengie National Nature Reserve and St Peters Chapel Car Park, MaldonLarge outdoor car park located within walking distance of the Dengie National Nature Reserve and St Peters Chapel. The car park is made up of a loose stone/gravel surface with no marked parking bays. This is a free, privately owned car park with no restrictions in place. Any changes to car park…

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