Facilities We Provide

 Garden of Remembrance

The Garden of Remembrance is situated in an idyllic location out of the rush of everyday life. You can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere giving you the time and space to reflect and remember loved ones. The garden has grown in many ways since its opening in 1995 with its striking pergola and traditional designed raised flower beds reminiscent of the grand garden designs of stately homes from times gone by. With its park like views and walkways, the garden is home to many beautiful trees that not only create the ambiance but provide shelter to the abundant wild life. A place of peace for all who visit.

The Garden of Remembrance is owned by the Town Council and enquiries regarding interments and memorials should be directed to the Town Council office at Champions Manor Hall Community Centre, Hullbridge Road. Please refer to the Contact Us section of this web site.

 Opening Times
1st April - 30th September Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 17.30
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 10.00 - 17.30
1st October - 31st March Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 16.00
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays

Located: B1012 Woodham Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Committal of cremated remains

The Garden of Remembrance is available for the disposition of cremated human remains.  There are two options for the committal:

Scattering

Scattering of cremated remains takes place in the Scattering Copse.

Scattering Copse

Interment

Cremated remains are buried in individual plots in one of the raised interment beds and are marked with a bronze marker.

 

 Interment bed with site plaques

Memorials

Memorials may be provided at the Garden of Remembrance by means of

Single name wall plaque

Double name (or single name and extra wording) wall plaque

Kerb edge memorial

Adopt a Tree plaque

and may be provided whether or not there is a committal of cremated remains.  

Single name wall plaque

 

Double name wall plaque – two names or one name and extra wording

 

 Kerb Edge Memorial

 
Kerb edge memorials beside path

Adopt a Tree Plaque

Plaque beneath tree
 

Application form and further details

An application form, which includes current fees, may be downloaded here.

Information and Regulations may be downloaded here.

It is advisable to make an appointment with a member of staff to ensure your requirements are met.

 

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Woodham Fen

Woodham Fen is unique in Essex for the transition it shows on it's 20 acres from saltmarsh at its southern end to dry grassland at the north, and it has a wonderful variety of plant and animal life as a result. It is for this reason it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Ramsar site, which means it is of national and international importance.

The reserve lies within an 85 acre area of common land including grassland, scrub, ditches and ponds, owned by South Woodham Ferrers Town Council, and managed by The Essex Wildlife Trust on their behalf.

There is a wide range of saltmarsh plants here, including the rare sea wormwood. The grassland contains plants and invertebrates which are rare in many parts of the country, such as the slender birds foot trefoil, grass vetching, wild carrot and crested hair grass, and at least six rare species of spider. Eleven Essex species of dragonflies and damselflies have been recorded here.

Birds such as reed bunting, yellow wagtail and meadow pipet can be heard, and sometimes seen, in the summer; teal, snipe and rock pipets make the reserve their winter home; while kingfishers hunt for eels in the creeks.

Harvest mice and short-tailed voles are about, regularly attracting kestrels and other birds of prey to hunt over the reserve.

Bush crickets, saltmarsh moths, Essex skippers, and a number of other common butterflies are abundant. The reserve is managed by annual cutting of the flower-rich meadows and rotational cutting of the rough grasslands to retain good conditions for these animals.

Please help wildlife

Leave wild plants and animals undisturbed for others to appreciate.
Keep to the footpaths.
Keep dogs under strict control.
Take your litter home.
No motor cycles, machines or other vehicles.
All access other than rights of way is permissive.
We hope you enjoy your visit

Located: Ferrers Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

 

 

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Bandstand

 

The Bandstand in Queen Elizabeth II Square is owned by the Town Council and is available for hire. Prior agreement for the use of the Bandstand must be sought from the Town Council and Asda for the surrounding areas. Please contact the Town Council office on 01245 321817 or email clerk@southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk for further information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Youthy (William de Ferrers Centre)
The Town Council operate a Youth Club facility at the William de Ferrers Centre on Tuesday and Friday evenings 7.30 to 10pm for young people aged between 13 and 18 years. It is a great place to meet friends, play games or just chill and is open all through the school holidays on these nights.

Allotments

The Town Council has an allotment site located in Marsh Farm Road which is managed by the Allotment Association. The Secretary can be contacted on 07979 351324 or email woodhamallotment@btinternet.com