The playground is small and basic but it's so well located and is perfect for keeping children interested during a beach walk. 📍Jubilee...

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...

As the name suggests, these gardens and playground surround Leigh-on-Sea library. A sweet spot, just the highstreet with lovely views...

Hardie Park is a real community hub. The cafe is open 7 days a week and is volunteer run. Inside you can find toilets. A community food...

Stoke by Nayland playground is a local play area with playing fields and a good playground, with some boot themed play equipment. The...

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...

In January 2025 Wings Cafe Announced its Closure - thanks for the memories Wings! What makes this place really special is that you can...

Thorney Bay beach is a small, sandy beach cove area. There is a pathway surrounding the cove, making it accessible and buggy friendly....

Grays beach playground is a large playground with a sand pit in the middle. The park also has mini golf, a cafe and splash pad. There is...

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...

This spacious, fenced off playground has lots of play equipment suitable for biggest kids. There are wooden climbing and balance...

This small playground is perfect for toddlers. There are unique and interesting play equipment including a scoop pulley system and lots...

Oak Tree Meadow playground (also known by many as the Tesco park) is truly suitable for all ages - toddlers up to bigger kids. This is a...

There is a fantastic toddler friendly playground at Compass Gardens! The playground is brightly coloured and in great condition. You can...

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

Jones Memorial Recreation Ground in Southend-on-Sea has lots of open space, making it good for dog walking. There are grassy football...

A small, fenced in play park suitable for toddlers and children. There is also a basket ball court. 📍Address Chelmer Road Braintree CM7...

Meadow Croft Garden Centre has a great play ground for smaller kids. There are plenty of benches for supervising. The cafe serves a...