Wildlife reserves · East of England
Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve
In or near Little Burstead.
Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve in England South East, United Kingdom.
Martin Addison — 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 · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Vange Marsh RSPB nature 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.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pitsea Marsh SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Vange & Fobbing Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve is located in South-East England. This wildlife reserve is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and provides habitat for various bird species and other wildlife. It offers opportunities for birdwatching and enjoying the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5552, 0.4967
- County
- Essex
- District
- Basildon
- Parish
- Basildon, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS16 4TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Basildon and East Thurrock
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsea — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q50072910 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve?
- Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve is in Essex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS16 4TP), in the parish of Basildon, unparished area.
- What is Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve?
- Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsea, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS16 4TP.
- Is Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve is part of the Pitsea Marsh SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Vange & Fobbing Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsea, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS16 4TP.
- Are dogs allowed at Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.