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Free Things to do in Saffron Walden (The BEST place to live in the UK!) - Parks and Playgrounds
Saffron Walden Park and Playground Guide Saffron Walden, an enchanting market town in Essex, was recently awarded the status of "Best...
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Bridge End Gardens, Saffron Walden
A short walk away from Saffron Walden High Street (in the opposite direction of the Common) is Bridge End Gardens. Bridge End Gardens is...
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Where to find Fossils in Essex (including shark teeth!) Head to The Naze
The Best Place for Fossil Hunting in Essex A visit to the coast at the Naze, Walton-on-the-Naze is a great family friendly day out in...
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Visit this super kid friendly Essex Nature Reserve
Parndon Wood Nature Reserve is home to beautiful ancient woodlands. The reserve is managed and maintained by environmental charity ECCO....
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Hanningfield Waterside Park, Chelmsford
Hanningfield Waterside Park has beautiful views across Hanningfield Reservoir and is a great spot for feeding the ducks. There is a...
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Westley Heights, Basildon
We recently visited this beautiful nature reserve, which also has a small woodland play area. Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post...
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Norsey Woods, Billericay
If you love a woodland walk, you will love Norsey Wood! There is plenty of wildlife and lots of information about what you can spot at...
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Pound Wood, Benfleet
These beautiful, ancient, woodland are managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. You can read more about the history of the woodlands on the Essex...
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The Essex Peter Rabbit Trail
Everything you need to know about the Essex Peter Rabbit Trail, based at the Langdon Nature Discovery Centre. Watch the Peter Rabbit...
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High Woods Country Park, Colchester
High Woods Country Park is perfect for walking due to the wonderful meadows, lakes and woodlands. Highwoods Country Park also has nature...
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Bedfords Park - Feed the Deer at this park!
The Essex Wildlife Trust Nature Discovery Visitor Centre at Bedfords Park is lovely. There is a cafe serving hot and cold food and shop...
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Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, Harlow
Set in Harlow, this nature reserve is also a bit of a hidden gem. There is so much for children including den building, minibeast...
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Barling Magna Wildlife Reserve, Southend-on-Sea
Barling Magna Nature Reserve is an absolute hidden gem! The reserve has so many bird feeders, bird boxes, bug hotels and other nesting...
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Belfairs Woods, Leigh-on-Sea
Belfairs Woods are a brilliant Essex Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. There is plenty of amazing ancient woodland to explore! Children will...
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Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges, Shoeburyness
Gunners Park Nature Reserve is perfect for coastal walks. There is also an abundance of wildlife which can be found in the grassland and...
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Wallasea Island Nature Reserve, Rochford
Wallasea Island is a magical landscape of marshland, lagoons, ditches and sea. The remote RSPB Nature Reserve is perfect for peaceful...
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Magnolia Park and Nature Reserve, Rochford
The Magnolia Nature Reserve has some fantastic, long woodland walks. The Reserve is also used by horse riders. Plenty of wildlife can be...
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Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve, Grays
Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve is full of lakes, meadows and woodlands. The Reserve is a great spot for ramblers and dog walkers due to...
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Noak Bridge Nature Reserve, Basildon
Noak Bridge Nature Reserve is a small woodland and grassland reserve, great for dog walkers. The Reserve is home to fantastic wildlife...
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The Wick Country Park, Wickford
The Wick Country Park has a playground, easy access trails and beautiful lake. Where is The Wick Country Park? 📍The Wick Country Park...
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