Wildlife reserves · East of England
Little Haven Nature Reserve
In or near Sutton.
Little Haven Nature Reserve — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Rayleigh · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Little Haven Nature Reserve is located in Castle Point, Essex, with the postcode SS7 2TF. The nearest railway station is Rayleigh, which is 2.1 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
About
Little Haven Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 37 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.5709°, 0.6075°.
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Summary from the official site
Little Haven Nature Reserve is a diverse area featuring woodland, meadows, and flower-rich grassland, serving as a vital wildlife corridor in an urban setting. Visitors can explore various habitats and enjoy seasonal displays of flora and fauna, including bluebells in spring and colorful foliage in autumn.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Little Haven is a 37.2-hectare (92-acre) nature reserve in Thundersley in Essex, England. It is owned by the Little Haven's Children's Hospice, and leased to the Essex Wildlife Trust (EWT). This site has diverse habitats of woodland, meadows, scrub and hedges. The main trees are sessile oaks, hornbeams and sweet chestnut, and plants such as wood sorrel and are indicators of ancient woodland. The hedges provide nesting sites for migrating birds such as whitethroats. There is access to the site by a footpath from St Michael's Road through Tile Wood, a neighbouring EWT nature reserve.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5709, 0.6075
- County
- Essex
- District
- Castle Point
- Parish
- Castle Point, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS7 2TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Castle Point
- Nearest railway station
- Rayleigh — 2.1 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24896256 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Little Haven Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Little Haven 3.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Haven Nature Reserve?
- Little Haven Nature Reserve is in Essex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS7 2TF), in the parish of Castle Point, unparished area.
- What is Little Haven Nature Reserve?
- Little Haven Nature Reserve — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Little Haven Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Rayleigh, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS7 2TF.
- Who runs Little Haven Nature Reserve?
- Little Haven Nature Reserve is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Little Haven Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Little Haven Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Haven Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Rayleigh, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS7 2TF.
- Are dogs allowed at Little Haven Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.