RSPB Rainham Marshes, just 29 minutes from Fenchurch Street, is a unique wetland nature reserve which has been restored to its previous splendour following 100 years of use as a MoD shooting range. The marshland has an array of wildlife as well as grazing cows!

Admission: Adult £2.50.

Opening times: Daily 09.30 - 17.00. Closed 25-26 Dec.

Visit time: 2-4 hours.

Telephone: 01708 899 840.

Dates: until 30/04/2011
County: Essex

Website: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/r/rainhammarshes/index.asp

Further Information

Address: Environment & Education Centre, Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve, New Tank Hill Road, Purfleet, Essex RM19 1SZ.

Nearest Station: Purfleet.

Nearest Bus Route: 44 (between Grays and Lakeside via Purfleet).