General Information
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre - Meeting/Educat - Colchester District
The rooms available for hire at Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre are an ideal venue for meetings or events up to a maximum capacity of 35 conference style. Abberton Reservoir is a wetland site of international importance for wildfowl. Up to 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visit each year. There are fabulous views over the reservoir and excellent opportunities for bird watching and walking around the reserve.
| Email: | abberton@essexwt.org.uk |
| Phone: | 01206 738172 |
| Website: | http://www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/abberton-reserv |
Address and Contact Details
| Address: | Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre Church Rd Layer-de-la-Haye Colchester Essex |
| Postcode: | CO2 0EU |
| Directions: | The Visitor Centre is 6 miles SW of Colchester on the B1026 (a minor road linking Colchester and Maldon) just S of Layer de la Haye - follow the brown and white "Abberton Reservoir visitor centre" signs. |
| Contact Name: | Jo Wray |
| Contact Position: | Senior Warden & Team Leader |
| Contact Number: | 01206 738172 |
| Contact Email: | jow@essexwt.org.uk |
| Contact Fax: | 01206 738292 |
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Facilities
| Hall & Meeting Rooms | Seating | Charge | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Room | 35 conference style | Community hire: from £50 per half day/ £15 per hou | Urn and cups are available |
| Small Meeting Room | 12 board room style | Community hire: from £25 per half day/ £10 per hou |
| Inside Facilities: | Toilets Disabled access throughout the building Sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and snacks available for purchase. |
| Outdoor Facilities: | Large car park Nature reserve with footpaths and bird hides Bespoke wild play area |
Activities
| Community: | Events planned throughout the year for all ages. A full programme of Children’s events during school holidays. For more details please see Abberton pages on www.essexwt.org.uk |
| Village hall events: | Star gazing, guided walks, birding events, annual Wildlife & Country Fair |
| Arts & Creative: | Evening craft courses January to June |
Hire details
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