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...

Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. This dog friendly nature reserve changes dramatically from season to...

The gardens and fountain at Braintree and Bocking Gardens are so well maintained. There is also a small children's play park conveniently...

The river at Roding Valley Nature Reserve is home to wonderful wildlife. The nature reserve is great for dog walks, especially for dogs...

Admirals Park and Tower Gardens is full of facilities including football and cricket pitches, tennis courts, outdoor gym and a bowling...

Waltham Abbey Gardens are wonderfully maintained throughout the seasons. Cornmill Meadows is just along from the Gardens. You can view...

Harlow Town Park is a family favourite. There are two playgrounds, a skate park, seasonal paddling pool and Pets Corner Farm for...

The Gibberd Garden have wonderfully maintained lawns, streams, an arboretum and wild gardens. 📍Address The Gibberd Garden Marsh Lane...

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

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...

Hockley Woods are beautiful and vast. Visit in the Summer to see the bluebells! There is a great woodland playground and free parking on weekends.   Where is Hockley Woods 📍 Hockley Woods Main Road SS5 4RN Google Maps Link   🅿️ Parking at Hockley Woods Good sized car park with 80 spaces. Parking charges apply Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm - 1 hour - 30p, 2 hours - 50p, 3 hours - 70p, 4 hours £1.50, All day £3 Mobile phone payment - 0330 400 7275 quote location number - 79942

Danbury Country Park in Chelmsford is perfect for woodland wanders. This country park is popular with dog walkers who enjoy muddy, nature...

This beautiful country park has so much to offer; nature walks, coastal exploration, a great adventure playground and trails. Children...

Weald Country Park is a large park in Brentwood, which consists of over 500 acres of land. The country park is full of trails and perfect for dog walking. Weald Country Park is popular with Essex families as it is the home of the "Stick Man" trail, based on the Julia Donaldson classic. There are also two themed play areas for children. Weald Park is also home to deer! There is an enclosed deer park where deer can be fed through chutes. 📍Where is Weald Country Park Weald Coun

Essex Wildlife Trust's Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery is in Hornchurch Country Park. There are trails for dog walking, cycling and...

Essex Wildlife Trust's Thameside Nature Park is amazing for families, walkers and little explorers. The reserve has nature hides to sit...

Abberton Reservoir is home to thousands of migrating birds. There are walking trails between the nature hides, perfect for bird watchers,...