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Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Christmas Craft Fair - Sunday 27th November, 11am - 4pm
A selection of craft stalls including handmade jewellery, ceramics, jams and chutneys, wooden crafts, Christmas decorations and more! Why not buy that 'different' Christmas gift for someone. Mince pies and mulled wine on sale to get you in the festive spirit!
Location: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, CM11 1WT. Tel: 01268 711001 or email hanningfield@essexwt.org.uk

Thorndon Countryside Centre
Santa's Trail - Saturday 3rd December, 11am, 11.30am, 1.45pm, 2pm
Follow Santa's trail as you guide yourself through the woods, with problems to solve and characters to meet and receive a special gift from Santa. Donation: £7.50 per child includes gift. Booking essential, via the main booking line 0845 603 7624.
Location: Thorndon Countryside Centre, Thorndon Park North, The Avenue, Brentwood, CM13 3RZ. Tel: 01277 232944 or email thorndon@essexwt.org.uk

Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre
It's Christmas! - Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th December, 10am - 3pm
Come and meet Farther Christmas in our Winter Wonderland, receive your free gift, join our christmas craft workshop, carol singers and more. Christmas trees and gifts are on sale now at great prices. Booking essential. Donation £6 per child, £1 per adult.
Location: Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre, Drake Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 7RG. Tel: 01375 484016 or email: chafford@essexwt.org.uk

Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Introduction to Winter Birds - Sunday 4th December, 10am - 12.30pm
Join David Petts for an enjoyable introduction to birdwatching. A chance to learn which birds stay here for the winter and which arrive here especially for the winter months. Booking essential. Donation £5 per adult.
Location: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, CM11 1WT. Tel: 01268 711001 or email hanningfield@essexwt.org.uk

Are you looking for some original Christmas gift ideas?
All our visitor centres offer a wide range of great gift ideas for all the family.
From books to optics, bird boxes, feeders, Abbotts Hall Farm bird seed, hand crafted gifts, fair trade gifts, cards, stationery, childrens toys, membership and many original gift ideas. All profits from the visitor centres will go straight back to Essex Wildlife Trust, enabling us to continue our work to protect wildlife for the future and for the people of Essex. http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/