Things to do in Colne Point, Essex

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Colne Point, Essex.

The Great Outdoors in Colne Point

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Colne Point.

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Colne Point Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Colne Point Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Colne Point is an impressive expanse of saltmarsh, creek and shingle, running along the coastline at the mouth of the Colne Estuary
Howlands Marsh Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Howlands Marsh Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Take a walk around one of the best coastal grazing marshes in Essex, with its amazing display of wintering wildfowl and rare saltmarsh plants
Bradwell Shell Bank Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Bradwell Shell Bank Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Years of tidal currents have formed this special shell bank of cockle and oyster shells which surrounds an extensive saltmarsh, home to thousands of wintering birds
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park | Essex Wildlife Trust
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park | Essex Wildlife Trust
Fingringhoe Wick was Essex Wildlife Trust's first nature reserve (1961), some years later it was where the Trust opened their first visitor centre. Sixty years on visitors are still coming to see this magical place. Set in a spectacular position overlooking the Colne Estuary the reserve offers a sense of real peace and quiet and a chance to escape from it all.
Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
A beautiful mosaic habitat, Cockaynes Wood is situated in an area which was once extensively used for sand and gravel extraction and now supports a whole array of amazing wildlife
Weeleyhall Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Weeleyhall Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Visit this beautiful woodland in spring to be fully immersed in a sea of colour, as the wildflowers that carpet this ancient woodland show off their bright flowers
Great Holland Pits Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Great Holland Pits Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
This enchanting nature reserve was once a working gravel pit but for the last 50 years has been transformed into a flourishing wildlife haven
Tollesbury Wick Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Tollesbury Wick Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
With the backdrop of the infamous red lightship, walk along the famous Essex marshes and experience wild Essex at its best
Abbotts Hall | Essex Wildlife Trust
Abbotts Hall | Essex Wildlife Trust
A 700-acre nature reserve and the head office of Essex Wildlife Trust, situated on the Blackwater Estuary. The site demonstrates a successful coastal realignment project and is in the process of being 're-wilded' after a long history of being a working farm.
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park | Essex Wildlife Trust
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park | Essex Wildlife Trust
A wetland site of international importance for wildfowl. Up to 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visit each year. Excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.
Roman River Valley Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Roman River Valley Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Stroll along the banks of the Roman River in one of the best preserved river valleys in Essex, passing under swaying willow trees and into the peaceful woodland

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History and Heritage in Colne Point

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Colne Point.

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Colchester, St Botolph's Priory | English Heritage
Colchester, St Botolph's Priory | English Heritage
The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded in c.1100 and an impressive example of early Norman architecture.
St John's Abbey Gate | English Heritage
St John's Abbey Gate | English Heritage
This pinnacled gatehouse, elaborately decorated in East Anglian 'flushwork', is the sole survivor of the wealthy Benedictine abbey of St John.

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Colne Point Lee-over-Sands Point Clear Seawick St Osyth Hurst Green Cindery Island Jaywick Brightlingsea East Mersea Hollybush Hill Bocking's Elm St Osyth Heath Rush Green Thorrington Aingers Green South Heath Mersea Island Clacton-on-Sea Row Heath Great Clacton Great Bentley Weeley Heath Little Clacton Alresford Burrsville Park West Mersea Frating Cook's Green Elmstead Heath South Green Weeley Holland-on-Sea Frating Green Balls Green Fingringhoe Roman Wivenhoe Keelars Tye Langenhoe Raven's Green Hare Green Elmstead Market Rowhedge Abberton East End Great Cobb Island Tendring Thorpe-le-Soken Peldon

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