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Days Out in Essex
Search by your Essex district and discover the Parks of Essex BEST parks in your area guides. Whether you are looking to explore your local area or visiting a new part of Essex, our Map has you covered!
Parks of Essex produces regular school holiday event guides for Easter, Halloween, May Half Term, February Half Term Christmas and the Summer Holidays. Our guides have plenty of low cost and free seasonal things to do in Essex.
Are you looking for the best place to cycle, skateboard or scooter in Essex? Our guide to the best places to bike and skate in Essex is organised by area. If you want to explore Essex from a different perspective check out the Parks of Essex guide: Where to hire Cycles in Essex
Parks of Essex has found some great family friendly places to eat out in Essex! Our parks with cafes and coffee shops is organised by area and our PUBS with play areas is our most popular post ever!
Martello Play Area, Clacton-on-Sea
The Martello Play Area can be found along the seafront at the popular Essex seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, where there are plenty of family friendly things to do!. Although the play area at Martello Play Park is small, the equipment is creative and fun! Parks of Essex definitely recommends stopping by if you are looking for free things to do in Clacton-on-Sea. Martello Towers The play area is named after the Martello Towers, which are a short walk away from the Martello Play
Everything you need to know about the NEW Brambly Hedge Character Trail in Epping Forest
NEW for Autumn 2025! There is a BRAND NEW wooden character trail! Parks of Essex has all the details including where to find the NEW Brambly Hedge Trail, where to park for the Brambly Hedge Trail, how long the trail is and facilities nearby. This guide has everything you need to know about the Epping Forest Brambly Hedge Character Trail. But did you know that as well as the London/Essex Brambly Hedge Trail, there is also a Brambly Hedge Trail at Abberton Reservoir ? The trail
Ultimate Guide: 30+ Indoor Play Spaces, Soft Play and Children's Play Cafes in Essex
Guide: The Best Indoor Playgrounds, Soft Plays and Kid's Cafes In Essex Playgrounds are great for letting children burn some energy and...
FREE Family Friendly Day Out in Essex - Where to Feed Deer in Essex
There are some truly picturesque pockets of Essex, filled with stunning landscapes and tranquil woodlands. We have a great FREE day out in Essex to share! Have you been deer feeding in Essex? Deer feeding is popular with children and adults alike. Feeding deer can be a memorable way to engage with nature, providing unforgettable experiences for animal loving children. Keep reading to discover where to feed deer in Essex. Deer Feeding Etiquette Before exploring the best locati
FREE entry to a Castle, Museums + an Essex Estate. £1 Railway Rides. FREE Kid Friendly Days Out in Essex for Hertitage Open Days.
Yes, that's right - FREE family friendly days out in Essex! There are lots of great things to do in Essex this September 2025. This month...
70+ Essex Halloween Events, Pumpkin Patches (including FREE entry) + Halloween Trails! 2025 Guide
Where to go Pumpkin Picking in Essex - Halloween 2025 Guide Essex is alive with Halloween spirit, showcasing a varied selection of events and trails appealing to all ages. From haunted houses and ghostly tours to vibrant pumpkin festivals, the options for celebration are endless. Whether you seek hair-raising thrills, spooky entertainment, or family-friendly fun, these Halloween events and trails in Essex promise unforgettable experiences. Parks of Essex have put together a l
NEW for 2025! Unique Adventure Playgrounds across the UK on our Bucket List!
Our perfect family day out always involves an epic adventure playground. We have visited some of the best playgrounds in Essex and love...
The Best Playgrounds in Chelmsford - Free Family Friendly Things to do in Chelmsford
Parks of Essex Guide to the Best Playgrounds in Chelmsford Essex We love a day out in Chelmsford! There are so many child friendly things...
NEW Cycle Track with road markings in Essex and it's FREE! Visit the Chelmsford Bike Track!
NEW for Summer 2025! At Parks of Essex we love a family friendly cycle and scooter spot. In fact we have pulled together our favourite...
Parks and Playgrounds with Cafes - Family Friendly Cafes in Essex
Are you looking for a fun day out with the family that combines outdoor play and delicious food? Finding the right spot can be tricky,...
50+ Family Friendly Pubs with Play Areas in Essex
Are you looking for the perfect spot to enjoy a drink and some pub grub while the kids have a blast playing nearby? We've got you...
Day trip to Walton-on-the-Naze! The Best Playgrounds and Things to do with Kids in Walton-on-the-Naze
Guide to Visiting Walton-on-the-Naze with Children Walton-on-the-Naze is a great family friendly place to visit in Essex....
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Woodland Playgrounds and Woods perfect for family walks in Essex
Essex Woodland Playgrounds Guide There are so many beautiful woods in Essex. A walk in the woods is a great way to explore Essex. There are plenty of ways to keep children entertained in the woods, from den building, minibeast hunting, stick collecting, splashing in streams to jumping to puddles. However, a woodland playground always make out trip to the woods more enjoyable! This family friendly woodlands guide features woods across Essex - from Highwoods Country Park in Col
Cafe and Farm Shop with Outdoor Play Area - The Blue Egg (an Essex Hidden Gem!)
Here at Parks of Essex we love a family friendly cafe and coffee shop, especially when there are great play areas to keep little ones entertained! It seems that you guys are looking for the perfect mix of GOOD coffee and good play areas too. Our guide to Parks and Playgrounds with Cafes and Coffee Shops is one of our most popular posts. Parks of Essex has discovered an Essex hidden gem that we couldn't possibly gate keep any longer. Discover The Blue Egg! The Blue Egg can b
Visit this Essex Adventure Farm with amazing play areas including a huge, covered play park! Hasty's Adventure Farm
PR Trip Here at Parks of Essex we have tonnes of great play areas to inspire you. If you are looking for a day out in Essex, we have you covered! If you have animal loving kids, who also love a good playground, you need to check out Hasty's Adventure Farm ! We were kindly invited along to Hasty's to review the adventure farm and could not recommend it more! As well traditional farmyard animals and sweet animal feeding opportunities, the play areas at Hasty's are brilliant for
High Woods Country Park Colchester Park Guide - NEW accessible play area coming soon!
High Woods Country Park is a popular country park in Colchester. High Woods Country Park is a popular destination for walkers due to the wonderful meadows, lakes and woodlands. Highwoods Country Park also has nature inspired children's play areas. There are currently bouldering rocks close to the car park. There are also two play areas further into the woods, which were refurbished and reopened in December 2023. The play areas are seperated - the smaller being suitable for to
Coggeshall Recreation Ground
Coggeshall Recreation Ground (known locally as The Rec) is a popular play area in the village of Coggeshall, between Braintree and Colchester. Coggeshall Recreation Ground has large playing fields and also a popular and well equiped, predominently wooden children's play park. The playground at the Rec in Coggeshall is suitable for all ages and has a nature theme. Where is Coggeshall Recreation Ground? 📍 Coggeshall Rec East Street Coggeshall Essex CO6 1SW Maps Link 🅿️ Parkin
Martello Play Area, Clacton-on-Sea
The Martello Play Area can be found along the seafront at the popular Essex seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, where there are plenty of family friendly things to do!. Although the play area at Martello Play Park is small, the equipment is creative and fun! Parks of Essex definitely recommends stopping by if you are looking for free things to do in Clacton-on-Sea. Martello Towers The play area is named after the Martello Towers, which are a short walk away from the Martello Play
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