Abberton Reservoir

#3464 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Abberton Reservoir is a pumped storage freshwater reservoir in eastern England near the Essex coast, with an area of 700 hectares. Most of its water is pumped from the River Stour. It is the largest body of freshwater in Essex. ()

Area: 59.8 acres (0.0934 mi²)Elevation: 46 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°49'35"N, 0°52'9"E

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Abberton Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colchester Zoo, Colchester Town Hall, St. John's Abbey, Layer Marney Tower.

2.9 miNW
Large site with 260+ animal species
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
74 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Heckfordbridge, Colchester Zoo is a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. As one of the top zoological gardens in England, this sprawling sanctuary is home to an array of exotic and endangered species, offering a...
4.6 miN
City hall
Colchester Town Hall, Colchester
117 min walk • Colchester Town Hall is a municipal building in the High Street in Colchester, Essex, England. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Colchester Borough Council, is a Grade I listed building.
4.3 miN
Monastery
St. John's Abbey, Colchester
110 min walk • St John's Abbey, also called Colchester Abbey, was a Benedictine monastic institution in Colchester, Essex, founded in 1095. It was dissolved in 1539.
3.1 miW
Museum, History museum, Observation decks and towers
Layer Marney Tower
79 min walk • Layer Marney Tower is a Tudor palace, composed of buildings, gardens and parkland, dating from 1520 situated in Layer Marney, Essex, England, between Colchester and Maldon. The building was designated Grade I listed in 1952.
4.5 miN
Tower
Jumbo Water Tower, Colchester
115 min walk • Jumbo Water Tower is a water tower at the Balkerne Gate in Colchester, Essex. The tower was nicknamed ’Jumbo’ after the London Zoo elephant as a term of derision in 1882 by Reverend John Irvine who was annoyed that the tower dwarfed his nearby rectory at St.
4.5 miN
Arch
Balkerne Gate, Colchester
115 min walk • Balkerne Gate is a Roman gateway in Colchester. It is the largest surviving gateway in Roman Britain and was built where the Roman road from Londinium intersected the town wall of Camulodunum. It is a Grade I listed building.
3.9 miN
Church
Colchester New Church, Colchester
99 min walk • Colchester New Church is a Christian New Church in Colchester, England which has as its theological basis the Old and New Testaments and the theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg.
4.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Mercury Theatre, Colchester
114 min walk • The Mercury Theatre is a theatre in Colchester, producing highly regarded original work under the title "Mercury Productions"and also receiving touring shows. The theatre has two auditoria, and is led by Tracey Childs, Steve Mannix and Ryan McBryde. The theatre also contains The Digby Gallery, which showcases local art.
3.9 miSE
51°46'36"N • 0°54'43"E
Mersea Island Museum, Mersea Island
100 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
4.4 miE
Park
Fingringhoe Wick
112 min walk • Fingringhoe Wick is a 48.6 hectare nature reserve in Fingringhoe in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, which runs a visitor centre on the site. It is part of the Colne Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest, Ramsar site and Nature Conservation Review site.
2.3 miSW
Park, Farm
Abbotts Hall Farm
60 min walk • Abbotts Hall Farm is a 282 hectare nature reserve in Great Wigborough in Essex. It is the head office of the Essex Wildlife Trust, which manages the site.