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

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

Saffron Walden Park and Playground Guide Saffron Walden, an enchanting market town in Essex, was recently awarded the status of "Best...

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...

A short walk away from Saffron Walden High Street (in the opposite direction of the Common) is Bridge End Gardens. Bridge End Gardens is...

Parndon Wood Nature Reserve is home to beautiful ancient woodlands. Whilst we always love a walk in the woods, this reserve is especially kid friendly. Set in Harlow, this nature reserve is also a bit of a hidden gem. There is so much for children including den building, minibeast hunting, walking trails and nature hides. ⁣ Where is Parndon Wood Nature Reserve? 📍 Parndon Wood Nature Reserve  Harlow CM19 4SF  Maps Link 🅿️ Parking Free car parking ⁣in car parking bays directl

Hanningfield Waterside Park has beautiful views across Hanningfield Reservoir and is a great spot for feeding the ducks. There is a...

We recently visited this beautiful nature reserve, which also has a small woodland play area. Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post...

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 this nature reserve. Visit during bluebell season for a spectacular carpet of bluebells. Where is Norsey Woods 📍 Norsey Woods Billericay CM11 1HA 🅿️ Parking - Where to park at Norsey Woods Free Parking in car park This playground has FREE PARKING Find over 50 playgrounds and parks with Free Parking HERE Trails at Norsey Woods There are sever

These beautiful, ancient, woodland are managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. You can read more about the history of the woodlands on the Essex...

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

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

Set in Harlow, this nature reserve is also a bit of a hidden gem. There is so much for children including den building, minibeast...

Barling Magna Nature Reserve is an absolute hidden gem! The reserve has so many bird feeders, bird boxes, bug hotels and other nesting...

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

Gunners Park Nature Reserve is perfect for coastal walks. There is also an abundance of wildlife which can be found in the grassland and...

Wallasea Island is a magical landscape of marshland, lagoons, ditches and sea. The remote RSPB Nature Reserve is perfect for peaceful...

The Magnolia Nature Reserve has some fantastic, long woodland walks. The Reserve is also used by horse riders. Plenty of wildlife can be...

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

Noak Bridge Nature Reserve is a small woodland and grassland reserve, great for dog walkers. The Reserve is home to fantastic wildlife...