Wivenhoe Nature Park — Attraction in Colchester

Have been coming my whole life regularly throughout each year to either take a run or walk my dogs and consequently bring my own children here who also love it. There are many birds to see, many different trees including various pine trees, oaks & yews. There are two absolutely gorgeous lakes to sit by. One with a central fountain. There are well trodden paths as well as some made paths with the paved ones to one side looking over to the riverside town of Wivenhoe, to the front of the university looking out to the river and the Hythe area. Dogs must be kept on a lead but mine always seem to enjoy coming here. A great place to gather autumn leaves & pine cones and if snow falls it's utterly...

Nice walk as part of any visit to the Campus. Review of Wivenhoe Park Visited on Wednesday, 26th March 2025. Located within the Essex University Wivenhoe Campus, this nature reserve has been in place in various forms since the 1800s, but only became part of the campus in the 1960s. No dedicated parking for the park, but visitor parking for the University does the job. There is a hotel (Wivenhoe House, which is Grade 2 listed) on the boundary, which is as good a place to start a walk as any. There are ancient trees, as well as a lake and a disc golf course. In winter, there is a light walk, but during the summer, I think there are limited events, and it is primarily a nature reserve...

Lovely hotel with a luxurious feel - a bit of a treat to stay here. The rooms are stylish and comfortable, the food is great and the staff really friendly. Don't be put off that it's on the University of Essex campus, if you're in colchester it's a great...