In May 2006, the North East Essex badger group officially opened their new badger watching facility. The hide, situated between Gosfield and Sible Hedingham is open for members of the public to book as well as group members. It seats 4-6 people comfortably and overlooks a well established sett, giving good views of the badgers as they emerge.

Visits are limited to twice a week, in order to minimise disturbance to the badgers.

The hide has been fairly well tried and tested since its opening, and most visits have produced sightings of between 1 and 6 badgers - some have been really close too!

Please be aware that sightings cannot be guaranteed - wildlife can be notoriously unreliable!

The woodland paths can be muddy at times, so suitable footwear should be worn, and you will need a torch for the walk back to the car park.

You will need to be silent when inside the hide, so it is not suitable for young children. And should the badgers oblige by putting in an appearance, you won't be able to leave until they have either moved away to feed or have retreated underground, as to do so may badly disturb them and jeopardise future sightings.