Wildlife reserves · East of England
Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve
In or near Little Burstead.
Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve in England South East, United Kingdom.
John Winfield — 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
- Stanford-le-Hope · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve is a nature reserve in England South East, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mucking Flats and Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Thames Estuary & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve is a wildlife reserve located in South-East England. It is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and aims to protect various bird species and their habitats. The reserve is part of a larger initiative to promote biodiversity in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5056, 0.4360
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS17 0EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Basildon and East Thurrock
- Nearest railway station
- Stanford-le-Hope — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q50391908 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve?
- Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS17 0EQ), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- What is Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve?
- Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS17 0EQ.
- Is Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve is part of the Mucking Flats and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Thames Estuary & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS17 0EQ.
- Are dogs allowed at Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.