Hanningfield Reservoir, Billericay

Hanningfield Nature Reserve boasts fantastic woodland walks around the reservoir. There is an abundance of nature which can be observed throughout the reserve, especially at the bird hides. The site is managed by Essex Wildlife Trust and there is an Essex Wildlife Trust visitor centre. There is a Wind in the Willows themed nature sculpture trail which children will love.

Where is Hanningfield Reservoir?

📍Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre Hawkswood Road

Downham

Billericay

CM11 1WT

Maps Link

Where to Park - Hanningfield Reservoir

Free car parking at the large car park.

Where to eat and drink at Hanningfield Reservoir

There is a shop, cafe and toilets inside the visitor centre at Hanningfield Reservoir. The cafe serves hot and cold drinks, snacks and sandwiches.

Toilets at Hanningfield Reservoir

There are toilets at Hanningfield Reservoir visitor centre, including accessible and baby change facilities.

Play Area - Hanningfield Reservoir Waterside Park

There is not a playground at the Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Center. However, you can walk through the woodland and around the Reservoir to Hanningfield Waterside Park, where there is a cafe and playground. Waterside Park is about 45 minutes walk through the woods. If you are driving, Waterside Park is a 5 minute drive away - Hanningfield Reservoir Waterside Park, CM3 8HX Read More about Hanniningfield Waterside Park