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 covered! Welcome to the Parks of Essex Guide to family friendly pubs in Essex. Parks of Essex has been curated to help you find the BEST parks and playgrounds in Essex. As well as finding playgrounds near you (check out our map!), we also have plenty of family friendly days out in Essex. Parks of Essex has Guides to Character Trails across Essex an

The Essex Splash Pad Guide 2026 Are you looking for somewhere to COOL DOWN in Essex? As temperatures in Essex start to rise, you may be looking for somewhere to keep cool. Here at Parks of Essex we have a guide to kid friendly splash pads in Essex. Here you will find fantastic splash pads across Essex including in Harlow, Brentwood, Clacton-on-Sea, Grays, Maldon and Southend-on-Sea. This post has been updated for Summer 2025 and has all the latest information as of June 2025.

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 to do in Chelmsford. Famiy friendly attractions in Chelmsford include Chelmsford Museum, Chelmsford Theatre, Hylands Estate and RHS Hyde Hall. If you are looking for free things to do in Chelmsford, there are tonnes of great play areas! Here we have chose our favourite free play parks in Chelmsford. Here is yorur next FREE day out in Chelms

Guide to Visiting Walton-on-the-Naze with Children Walton-on-the-Naze is a great family friendly place to visit in Essex. Walton-on-the-Naze is great for a day trip or an Essex summer staycation. There are plenty of things to do in Walton-on-the-Naze including seaside traditions such as building sandcastles on the sandy beaches, hiring a beach hut and eating fish and chips. Our favourite things to do in Walton-on-the-Naze with children is checking out the great play areas and

Welcome to the Free Festive Things to do in Essex 2025 Guide Christmas is right around the corner! There are plenty of events happening to spread the Christmas spirit in Essex. We have found some brilliant FREE Christmas Days Out. You don't need spend a lot of money to make memories this Christmas. Here at Parks of Essex we have put together a list of free and low cost things to do across Essex this Christmas. This Christmas in Essex Guide features deer feeding, Christmas Tra

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

Is this the best woodland adventure playground in the UK? PR Visit We were kindly invited along to Bewilderwood Norfolk at the start of Summer 2025 to check out the adventure playground. Bewilderwood is the Parks of Essex playground loving kids dream day out! The whole family had an incredible time. This Norfolk adventure playground is most definitely worth a day trip from Essex. Where is Bewilderwood Norfolk 📍 Bewilderwood Norfolk Horning Road Hoveton Norwich NR12 8JW Trav

From thrilling attractions to free family activities, Essex has something for everyone this summer of 2025. Get ready to make the most of the sunny days and warm evenings with our ultimate guide to 70+ things to do with kids in Essex this summer. The Parks of Essex Summer 2026 guides includes days out, events and amazing Essex attractions! There are also tonnes of great free things to do in Essex this Summer. With so much to see and do, Essex is the perfect destination for a

Are you looking for things to do in Essex this summer holiday? From thrilling attractions to free family activities, Essex has something for everyone this summer of 2026. If you are looking for somewhere to cool down this summer, a splash pad is a great choice! Head over to Lakeside shopping centre to check out one of the newest splash pads in Essex. Destination @ Lakeside has announced the summer opening dates for 2026. Read on for all the details. The Destination @ Lakeside

If you are looking for FREE family friendly things to do this summer head to Elmer Square in Southend-on-Sea. Southend-on-Sea is famous...

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The Essex May Bank Holiday Half Term Guide 2025 The late May Bank Holiday falls on Monday 26th May 2025. Essex Schools break up for the...

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Are you looking for things to do in Essex this Easter? Welcome to the Parks of Essex Easter Events 2025 Guide. This Guide is full of...

Are you looking for a fun-filled day out in Essex that the whole family can enjoy? Well, look no further than Hainault Country Park! This park offers a plethora of activities guaranteed to make your day memorable. There are so many family-friendly attractions, and Hainault Country Park. One of the highlights of this park is the delightful Thomas the Tank Engine Train ride (also known as the Hainault Express), a perfect adventure for little ones and grown-ups alike. Where is t

Pets' Corner is a lovely little farm, which is located in the grounds of Harlow Town Park , Essex. This great farm is FREE to enter,...

The Southend-on-Sea, Essex Playground Guide Southend-on-Sea has to be one of the most kid friendly towns in Essex! There is so much to do...

Are you looking at things to do in Essex with children this festive period? Whether you are after a recommendation for a Christmas Day...

Everything you need to know about The Stick Man Trail at Weald Country Park, Brentwood, Essex. The Stickman Trail is based upon the Julia...

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