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.

Gruffalo Granny has arrived !!!
11/09/2026

Gruffalo Granny has arrived !!!

We are open again
11/09/2026

We are open again

04/09/2026

The cafe will be closed Monday 7th
Tuesday 8th
Wednesday 9th September for essential works
The shop will be open for cold drinks, snacks and Gruffalo Maps.
Apologies for any inconvenience

30/05/2026

Please note new opening times from 1st June
9.30am to 4.30pm

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

Amazing
04/04/2026

Amazing

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

Address

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

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01277 232944

Website

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