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Saxon Shore fort and Anglo-Saxon monastery at Bradwell-on-Sea

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Oystercatcher +98 more · last seen 2026; Saltmarsh — dunlin, redshank and grey plover on passage and in winter

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: CHAPEL OF ST PETER ON THE WALL; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Oystercatcher +98 more · last seen 2026; Coastal saltmarsh priority habitat

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Burnham-on-Crouch to Maldon; Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Burnham-on-Crouch to Maldon

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
King Charles III England Coast Path: Maldon to SalcottWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Burnham-on-Crouch to MaldonWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bradwell on Sea: The c7th Saxon Chapel of St. Peter on the Wall: East wall construction

Bradwell on Sea: The c7th Saxon Chapel of St. Peter on the Wall: East wall construction

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