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Marconi Ponds Local Nature Reserve

Marconi Ponds Local Nature Reserve is an area of wooded land and ponds in central Chelmsford.

There are three habitats on site: grassland, woodland and two ponds. These habitats provide space in an urban area for a variety of wildlife. The ponds themselves are fenced off for safety reasons and only accessible when there is a volunteer practical session. However, the remainder of the site is always open and there is an activity trail for all ages.

The area is perfect for wildlife including foxes, deer, small mammals and a variety of bird species.

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Chelmsford
CM2 0NN

Opening times

The Local Nature Reserve is partly open at all times. The ponds area is open only when the volunteer sessions are running.

Parking

Public Parking available nearby

Bus

To find bus routes visit First Essex

Walking/Cycling

Good walking & cycle access

Facilities

Facilities

Activity Trail
Wildlife Ponds
Nature Walks

Useful Information

Volunteering Sessions

 

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The ponds provide important habitat for a huge range of wildlife. The larger of the two is mostly open water with some vegetation around the margins and trees on the eastern side of the pond. The open water is great for frogs, dragonflies, birds and bats.

An important part of the maintenance of both ponds is keeping this open water. This is done through removal of vegetation in the winter months. This is carried out every 8 to 10 years with a digger clearing 80% of the reeds, Bulrushes and silt within the pond.

Nearby green spaces

Central Park
Central Park, Bell Meadow and Sky Blue Pasture
0.19 miles
West Park
West Park
0.34 miles
Oaklands Park
0.53 miles