RSPB Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve
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Overview
One of very few ancient landscapes remaining in London, these medieval marshes right next to the River Thames were closed to the public for over 100 years and used as a military firing range. The RSPB managed to acquire the site in 2000, and set about transforming it into an important place for nature and a great place for people to visit. Now you can expect to see breeding wading birds in spring and summer, and large flocks of wild ducks in winter.
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Location
Purfleet Environment & Education Centre, New Tank Hill Road, PURFLEET, Essex, RM19 1SZ
About the area
Essex is full of pleasant surprises. It has the largest coastline of any county in England, with its fair share of castles, royal connections and scenic valleys.
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