Wildlife reserves · East of England
Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve
In or near Little Burstead.
Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve — RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsea · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve is a nature reserve in Essex, London. Built or established in 2009, it dates from the modern period. Operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. It sits within the Castle Point parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pitsea, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area SS7.
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Place summary
Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in Essex, London, within the parish of Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet. Established in 2009, it is operated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and represents a modern effort in conservation and habitat protection.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5523, 0.5307
- County
- Essex
- District
- Basildon
- Parish
- Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet
- Postcode
- SS7 5BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Castle Point
- Established
- 2009
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsea — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q42308952 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve?
- Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode SS7 5BN), in the parish of Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet.
- What is Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve?
- Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve — RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsea, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS7 5BN.
- When was Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve built?
- Built or established in 2009.
- Who runs Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve?
- Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve is operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Is Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsea, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS7 5BN.
- Are dogs allowed at Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.