Wildlife reserves · East of England
Sergeants Orchard
In or near Wakes Colne.
Sergeants Orchard — 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
- Chappel and Wakes Colne · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sergeants Orchard, the nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, located 2.2 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CO8 5AZ.
About
Sergeants Orchard is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.9430°, 0.7750°.
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Summary from the official site
Sergeants Orchard is a nature reserve featuring a mix of traditional and new orchards, grasslands, and ponds. Visitors can explore walking trails and observe various wildlife, including the rare Large Carder Bees and Common Spotted Orchids, while enjoying the picturesque countryside.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Sergeants Orchard is a 3.2-hectare (7.9-acre) nature reserve in Mount Bures and north of Chappel in Essex. It is owned and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. The site was left to the Trust by the owner of Sergeants Farm in 1995. It consists of an old orchard in a long narrow field, another narrow field to the west and a larger one to the east. The western field has been planted with fruit trees and the eastern one with a conservation grass mix. A rare bee, Bombus muscorum, has been found on the site. There is access from a footpath between Fordham Road and Balls Chace
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.9430, 0.7750
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Mount Bures
- Postcode
- CO8 5AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28402387 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sergeants Orchard (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sergeants Orchard old orchard 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sergeants Orchard?
- Sergeants Orchard is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO8 5AZ), in the parish of Mount Bures.
- What is Sergeants Orchard?
- Sergeants Orchard — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Sergeants Orchard?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO8 5AZ.
- Who runs Sergeants Orchard?
- Sergeants Orchard is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Sergeants Orchard free to visit?
- Yes, Sergeants Orchard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sergeants Orchard?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO8 5AZ.
- Are dogs allowed at Sergeants Orchard?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.