Wildlife reserves · East of England
Woodham Fen
In or near Rettendon.
Woodham Fen — 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
- South Woodham Ferrers · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
You can get to Woodham Fen by taking a train to South Woodham Ferrers station, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is SS11 7QX.
About
Woodham Fen is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.6470°, 0.5970°.
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Summary from the official site
Woodham Fen is a nature reserve in Essex featuring a unique habitat that transitions from saltmarsh to grassland. Visitors can observe a variety of wildlife, including birds like bullfinches and barn owls, as well as reptiles and diverse plant species throughout the year.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Woodham Fen is an 8.1-hectare (20-acre) nature reserve in South Woodham Ferrers in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. It is part of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site lies between two tidal creeks which run into the River Crouch. It has saltmarsh and rough grassland with an unusual transition zone between them. Birds include reed buntings, yellow wagtails and meadow pipits, and there are common lizards and slowworms. There is access at the Shaw Farm roundabout, at the junction of Burnham Road and Ferrers Road.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.6470, 0.5970
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Rettendon
- Postcode
- SS11 7QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Nearest railway station
- South Woodham Ferrers — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28405156 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Woodham Fen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Woodham Fen - geograph.org.uk - 130012.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodham Fen?
- Woodham Fen is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode SS11 7QX), in the parish of Rettendon.
- What is Woodham Fen?
- Woodham Fen — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Woodham Fen?
- The nearest railway station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS11 7QX.
- Who runs Woodham Fen?
- Woodham Fen is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Woodham Fen a protected site?
- Yes — Woodham Fen is part of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3) Ramsar wetland.
- Is Woodham Fen free to visit?
- Yes, Woodham Fen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woodham Fen?
- The nearest railway station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS11 7QX.
- Are dogs allowed at Woodham Fen?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.