Coach Trip: RSPB Wallasea Island

Sat Jan 17 2026 at 07:50 am to 06:00 pm UTC+00:00

Stop 40b Victoria Embankment | London

RSPB Central London Local Group
Publisher/HostRSPB Central London Local Group
Coach Trip: RSPB Wallasea Island
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Join us for a mid-winter trip to RSPB Wallasea Island in Essex, one of the UK’s most inspiring habitat restoration projects.
About this Event

We’ll explore Wallasea Island's vast saltmarsh, lagoons and grazing marshes in search of winter visitors such as Spoonbill, Hen Harrier, Short-eared Owl, including a wide variety of waders and wildfowl.



Facilities
  • One toilet near the car park
  • Bird hides

PLEASE NOTE: There is no visitor centre, be prepared to be outdoors for 5-6 hours. Our coach will be available all day if you wish to sit in it for a break, and it has a toilet.



Travel Information
  • Coaches depart from Stop 40B, Victoria Embankment, 08:00 sharp
  • Arrive by 07:50 to board and stow your gear
  • Nearest Tube: Embankment
  • Both outbound and inbound journeys include a 20-min stop at services where you can use toilet faciities, and get drinks and food
  • Depart reserve at 16:00



What to Bring
  • Clothes for all weathers
  • Binoculars (and scope if you have one)
  • Packed lunch



In the Event of Bad Weather

To give you the best birdwatching experience on the day, we may be forced to change the destination at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control such as flooding or unsuitable weather. In this case we will not give refunds, and thank you for your understanding. If the trip is cancelled completely you will receive a full refund.



Further Reading

Explore more on the RSPB Wallasea Island website


All images .

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 207076 and in Scotland no. SC037654.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Stop 40b Victoria Embankment, Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 30.00 to GBP 35.00

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