Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre - EWT

Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre - EWT Thorndon Countryside Centre is jointly owned and managed by Essex Wildlife Trust & Essex County Council. It has a gift shop, display area and café.

09/04/2026

We're hiring!

We are looking for casual Wilder Learning Officer’s to join our Wilder Learning team and facilitate delivery of birthday parties and informal learning activities at locations across the county.

Apply now 👉 https://loom.ly/mg270po

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04/04/2026

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14/03/2026

We're hiring!

We're looking for a Site Manager to join our team at Thameside Nature Discovery Park - EWT. If you're passionate about delivering excellent day-to-day operations and want to make a real impact for wildlife in Essex, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now 👉 https://loom.ly/I88pbbU

21/01/2026

“Important information”
Monday 26th to Friday 30th
The centre will be closing at 2.30pm for our annual stock takes

Pleae accept our apologies for any inconvenience

January only! BIG half price membership offer.Join now and get 50% off membership.Start the New Year by connecting with ...
26/12/2025

January only!
BIG half price membership offer.
Join now and get 50% off membership.

Start the New Year by connecting with nature! Essex Wildlife Trust helps thousands of people discover, enjoy, and protect local wildlife every year — through education, events, volunteering, and membership. This January, we’re inviting even more people to join us and make a real difference for wildlife.

Make wildlife your New Year’s resolution. Join Essex Wildlife Trust this January.
👇
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/get-involved/membership

If you are still looking for a special Christmas present Why not buy aMembership pack? We have single,joint and family m...
13/12/2025

If you are still looking for a special Christmas present
Why not buy a
Membership pack? We have single,joint and family memebership
Perfect gift for any loved one

We would like to take this opportunity to say Merry Christmas to all our customers, and thank you for your continued sup...
08/12/2025

We would like to take this opportunity to say Merry Christmas to all our customers, and thank you for your continued support.

Christmas opening times
Christmas Eve 10am to 12.30
Coffee and snacks only (no hot food)
Christmas Day closed
Boxing Day closed
Normal opening times 27th to 30th December
31st December 10am to 1pm (no hot food) coffee and cakes only

Come and join us for Christmas shopping day, Support your local conservation charity and buy some special gifts for love...
22/11/2025

Come and join us for Christmas shopping day,
Support your local conservation charity and buy some special gifts for loved ones

10/11/2025

This weekend we are holding our 25th celebrations! Lots happening, we would love to see as many faces as possible
Our Chief Executive Rich Yates will be here around lunchtime to help celebrate!

Christmas has arrived at Thorndon. Come and have a look at our lovely gifts and support your local wildlife charity
08/11/2025

Christmas has arrived at Thorndon.
Come and have a look at our lovely gifts and support your local wildlife charity

31/08/2025

A springer has been found in the park today
She is safe in the centre
Please call 01277 232944
If this is your dog
Proof will be required

11/08/2025

Due to essential work needing to be carried out in our kitchen. There will be no hot food today. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience

Address

Thorndon Countryside Centre, The Avenue, Essex, CM13 3RZ
Brentwood
THORNDONNORTHCM133RZ.THORNDONSOUTHCM133LW

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

01277 232944

Website

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