Hanningfield Reservoir
Hanningfield is now a nature reserve and the whole site is perfect for enjoying many leisure activities such as bird watching, fishing or simply a quiet walk in peaceful, scenic surroundings. The excellent Visitor Centre and reserve are operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
Hanningfield Reservoir was built in the 1950s to supply water to the growing population of south Essex. When full, it holds 27 billion litres of water.
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