Park Location: Hanningfield

Due to the darker nights starting to come in, our fishing times will be changing over the next month. At Hanningfield Waterside Park, from Sunday 3rd October fishing will be 8.00am to 6.00pm. From Sunday 17th October this will change to closing at 5.30pm and from Sunday 31st October, closing will be at 4.00pm. Any further updates to closing times will be updated on this website and our social pages. ...

As the third road map step approaches, and we have confirmation from the Government that there will be more restrictions ...

We would like to take this opportunity to remind people our Waterside Parks and reservoirs currently remain closed, to help ...

Following government guidance review we are able to confirm that Hanningfield Waterside Park will continue to be open throughout the next national lockdown for you to enjoy.   Outdoor exercise is a big part of looking after your mental and physical health, and you’ll still be able to take your exercise around the nature reserve.   While Cafe on the Water will be closed from Thursday 5 November to Wednesday ...

We are pleased to say we have announced today that we will be giving anglers, holding Blue Light cards, the ...

Visit Essex has launched This is Essex, a short film which sees the good people of Essex stepping forward to showcase ...

We often get asked why there are certain restrictions for visitors to Hanningfield Waterside Park. For example, why are dogs not allowed on site? The answer is because the reservoir and its surroundings have an SSSI status, which means Site of Special Scientific Interest. Sounds important right, but what does it mean? Well, as the second largest reservoir in Essex, it’s a magnet for many forms of wildlife.  The reservoir ...