1046293 Rainham Marshes

Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve

Purfleet, Essex
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At A Glance

Part of the Thames Estuary, not far from the bustling streets of London, Rainham Marshes is a haven for all kinds of wildlife - birds, water voles, dragonflies and more. Enjoy an adventure into nature, whether you explore this medieval landscape on foot or by bike.

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    Suitable for

    Adults & Children

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    Duration

    All day

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    Price from

    £6

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    Availability

    All year round

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Rainham Marshes Winter 1037011 New Hide At Rspb Rainham Marshes Reserve

Watch the local wildlife from one of four hides!

Rainham Marshes Summer 1027645 Visitors To Rspb Rainham Marshes Reserve

Fun nature-based activities for all the family!

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Why this Destination is great for you.

  • Explore the rspb Nature reserve on the Rainham Marshes in Purfleet
  • Watch as birds and insects nest in the marshland
  • Walk one of three pushchair and wheelchair accessible nature trails, all of varying length

Photos

1020565 Lapwing
Rainham Marshes Summer 1028947 Two Children Sitting Filling In Quiz Sheets Rainham Marshes
Barons Haugh Autumn 1019405 Redshank
Berney Marshes And Breydon Water Summer 1019466 Lapwing In Display Flight Over Breeding Grounds
Boyton And Hollesley Marshes Winter Marsh Harrier Gliding Over Reedbed
Coombes Valley Summer Speckled Wood Butterfly On Nettle Leaf
Dearne Valley Bolton Ings Winter Flock Of Golden Plovers Circling At Sunset
Water Vole Feeding Amongst Waterlilies
Rainham Marshes Winter 1037011 New Hide At Rspb Rainham Marshes Reserve

Facilities and additional information

  • Opening times: 

Nature reserve: open daily
9.30am-5pm, 1 February-31 October.
9.30 am-4.30pm, 1 November-31 January

Car park: open daily
9.30am-5pm, 1 February-31 October.
9.30 am-4.30pm, 1 November-31 January

Visitor Centre: open daily
9.30am-5pm, 1 February-31 October.
9.30 am-4.30pm, 1 November-31 January

Shop: open daily
9.30am-5pm, 1 February-31 October.
9.30 am-4.30pm, 1 November-31 January

Café: open daily
9.30am-5pm, 1 February-31 October.
9.30 am-4.30pm, 1 November-31 January

Toilets: open daily
9.30am-5pm, 1 February-31 October.
9.30 am-4.30pm, 1 November-31 January

  • Accessibility: Assistant dogs allowed, Accessible toilets on-site
  • Equipment needed: Weather appropriate clothing
  • No dogs allowed: Dogs are not permitted on  most of the reserve except guide dogs, due to the sensitive wildlife and habitats.
  • Parking : On-site parking

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