Wildlife reserves · East of England
Tile Wood
In or near Sutton.
Tile Wood — 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 · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Tile Wood is located in Castle Point, Essex, with the postcode SS7 2UW. The nearest railway station is Rayleigh, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
About
Tile Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 7 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.5688°, 0.6189°.
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Summary from the official site
Tile Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve in south-east Essex, serving as a vital wildlife corridor. Visitors can explore the diverse flora and fauna, particularly during spring when bluebells and other ancient woodland plants bloom.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Tile Wood is a 6.5-hectare (16-acre) nature reserve in Thundersley in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. The wood is ancient, having been mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon period. The main trees are sessile oak, hornbeam and sweet chestnut. Ground flora include wood sorrel, bluebells and wood-rush. There is access from St Michael's Road, and the site is adjacent to two other nature reserves managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, Little Haven and Pound Wood.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5688, 0.6189
- County
- Essex
- District
- Castle Point
- Parish
- Castle Point, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS7 2UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Castle Point
- Nearest railway station
- Rayleigh — 2.6 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24896529 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tile Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Tile Wood 11.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tile Wood?
- Tile Wood is in Essex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS7 2UW), in the parish of Castle Point, unparished area.
- What is Tile Wood?
- Tile Wood — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Tile Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Rayleigh, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS7 2UW.
- Who runs Tile Wood?
- Tile Wood is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Tile Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Tile Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tile Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Rayleigh, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS7 2UW.
- Are dogs allowed at Tile Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.