Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Mersea Island

"A mere half a mile from Colchester’s train station, High Woods Country Park is a Green Flag-winning patchwork of meadows, woodland, scrub, meadows and lakes. The park is within the town’s limits but on the signposted walking trails it will be hard to believe you’re not out in the countryside. Much of this land once belonged to the Medieval Forest of Kingswood, prized for its timber, while the innumerable sweet chestnuts were planted in the last 200 years."

"Two Tree Island is a small island just southwest of Leigh-on-Sea and connected only by a bridge. With its breathtaking sights and a wealth of various wildlife to observe and explore, it’s no wonder that Two Tree Island is so popular with bird watchers and nature enthusiasts."

"19 Short Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LN EnglandJapanese, Sushi, AsianLunch, DinnerTakeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service+44 1206 769226http://www.facebook.com/aburicolchester/info"

"Vegan grub doesn’t have to mean mung beans and despair, as The Oak Tree proves. This cool café-restaurant – all Farrow & Ball grey panelling and clattery seating – serves up a host of plant-based takes on gastro-pub classics: satay curries, mac and ‘cheese’, homemade pies and faux-ice-cream sundaes among them."

"Cambridge Square Gardens, The Bowling Green Pavilion, Cambridge Road, Clifftown, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EY, United Kingdom. Location: (51.5356164, 0.7094567). Rating:4.5/5 (216) Reviews"

"Thank God it’s not – this tiny place overlooking the estuary does a fine line in elevated café fare, from breakfast till lunch. It’s quietly inspired stuff – anywhere that serves an actual tin of sardines with sourdough and aioli, alongside fresh skate and chips, and retro puds is alright by us."

"03/05/2021: The outside kitchen is amazing, food off the planet. Try the cockles and chips!. Seating and service brilliant!"