Wrabness nature reserve – Essex Wildlife Trust

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wrabness Nature Discovery Park?

Wrabness Nature Discovery Park is located on the Essex side of the River Stour near the village of Wrabness, directly opposite Suffolk and overlooking the Stour Estuary.

What can I see at Wrabness?

The reserve features estuary mudflats, saltmarsh, grazing meadows and wet woodland, with birdlife including avocets, oystercatchers, redshanks, kingfishers and migratory estuary species.

Which walking trails pass through or near Wrabness?

Wrabness lies on the route of the Stour & Orwell Walk, a long-distance estuary path linking Manningtree, Wrabness, Mistley and the wider Stour Valley.

Is Wrabness good for walking holidays?

Yes. Wrabness is well suited to slow, wildlife-led walking holidays along the Stour Estuary, combining riverside paths with quiet villages and cross-border Suffolk–Essex walking routes.

Where is the main access point to Wrabness Nature Discovery Park?

The main access is from Wrabness village, a short walk from Wrabness railway station, with waymarked footpaths leading directly into the reserve and along the Stour Estuary.