Have you visited the longest play trail in Essex? Great Notley Country Park has a brilliant play trail. The trail is a 1.2km loop with various pieces of play equipment and playgrounds along the route. The pathways are paved and mostly flat. The Great Notley Play Trail is accessible and buggy friendly. We love the Great Notley Play Trail as the play area is great to scooter and cycle between. This is a great place to scooter and cycle with kids in Essex. Check out the Reel of

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There is a great, castle themed adventure playground at Hylands Park, which is in the Hylands House Estate. Where is the playground at...

Hainault Forest Country Park is one of the best parks in Essex. In fact, Hainault Forest was included in the Top 10 Parks in the UK in...

Cherry Orchard Country Park is huge! There is a mix of woodland, open fields and streams. There is a recently resurfaced flat, accessible...

If you like a park with some history, the impressive Coalhouse Fort was built in the 19th century to protect the Thames Estuary. The Fort...

Everything you need to know about the Essex Peter Rabbit Trail, based at the Langdon Nature Discovery Centre. Watch the Peter Rabbit...

This Forestry England park has so much going on and is great for families. There is a brand new inclusive play area opening at Thames...

Bedfords Park is large, Essex Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve consisting of over 200 acres of parkland. There are lots of things to do at...

Belfairs Woods are a brilliant Essex Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. There is plenty of amazing ancient woodland to explore! Children will love the woodland adventure playground, den building and splashing in the stream within the woods. The nature reserve is also home to a visitor centre with cafe and a country pub. This park features in our Woodland Playground Guide. Check out the Essex Woodland Playground Guide Where is Belfairs Woods? 📍 Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre Ea

Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve is full of lakes, meadows and woodlands. The Reserve is a great spot for ramblers and dog walkers due to...

Langdon Nature Reserve is maintained by the Essex Wildlife Trust. It is the home of the Peter Rabbit wooden sculpture trail. The Reserve...

The Wick Country Park has a playground, easy access trails and beautiful lake. Play Area Currently CLOSED  as of April 2025 Where is The...

Wat Tyler Country Park in Pitsea, Basildon has one of the best children's play parks in Essex. The play area is suitable for children of...

The Royal Horticultural Society's Hyde Hall has a variety of stunning, seasonal gardens. There is a Global Growth Vegetable Garden...

Belhus Woods is a great family friendly country park! The lake of Belhus Woods Country Park is truly beautiful (there are plenty of ducks to feed). There is also woodlands to explore, a visitor centre with cafe and brilliant adventure playground. The playground has imaginative and interesting musical themed equipment, as well as lots of slides, climbs and a sandy area.   Where is Belhus Woods Country Park? 📍 Belhus Woods Country Park South Ockendon RM15 4XJ Google Maps Link

A Country Park with great play areas, a lake, visitor centre, cafe and sky ropes! Where is Great Notley Country Park? 📍 Great Notley...

You can find amazing Thames Estuary views at Hadleigh Country Park. The country park is situated between Benfleet and Leigh-on-Sea in...

Hanningfield Nature Reserve boasts fantastic woodland walks around the reservoir. There is an abundance of nature which can be observed...

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve can be found in Colchester. This Essex Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve is home to many different species of...