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Tile Wood

Essex Wildlife TrustFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Tile Wood — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.

Tile Wood, wildlife reserves in Essex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Rayleigh · 2.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access
Visit on essexwt.org.uk

About

Tile Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 7 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.5688°, 0.6189°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Tile Wood is a 6.5-hectare (16-acre) nature reserve in Thundersley in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. The wood is ancient, having been mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon period. The main trees are sessile oak, hornbeam and sweet chestnut. Ground flora include wood sorrel, bluebells and wood-rush. There is access from St Michael's Road, and the site is adjacent to two other nature reserves managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, Little Haven and Pound Wood.

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Coordinates
51.5688, 0.6189
County
Essex
District
Castle Point
Parish
Castle Point, unparished area
Postcode
SS7 2UW
Parliamentary constituency
Castle Point
Nearest railway station
Rayleigh2.6 km
Official site
www.essexwt.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tile Wood?
Tile Wood is in Essex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS7 2UW), in the parish of Castle Point, unparished area.
Who runs Tile Wood?
Tile Wood is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
Is Tile Wood free to visit?
Yes, Tile Wood is free to enter.
How do I get to Tile Wood?
The nearest railway station is Rayleigh, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS7 2UW.
Are dogs allowed at Tile Wood?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.