Essex has a brand new Stick Man Trail and its Christmas themed! It is the perfect way to get in the festive spirit. The NEW Stick Man Christmas Trail is based on the Julia Donaldson classic tale. Can you help Santa deliver the final present? You can find the Stick Man Christmas Trail at Thames Chase Forest Centre ,  Upminster. Thames Chase is a Forestry England Site. The Forestry England Stick Man Trail opened in November 2025. You can find Stick Man trails at Forestry Englan

Finding the perfect walking routes in Essex that suit children and are easy to navigate with a buggy can be a challenge. Families want safe, enjoyable paths where little ones can explore nature without the hassle of rough terrain or steep hills. This guide highlights some of the best toddler and child friendly walking routes in Essex. Essex offers a variety of landscapes, from coastal paths to woodland trails. However, not all are suitable for young children or buggies. These

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

Exploring the outdoors with your family can create unforgettable memories, especially when it includes characters from beloved children's stories. Essex is home to several character trails that invite families to explore forests, parks, reservoirs and nature reserves. In this guide, we will highlight some of the best family-friendly trails in Essex. Essex is home to character trails based on wonderful children's stories. We have character trails based on tales by Beatrix Pott

If you're searching for a family adventure that blends nature and storytelling, look no further than the magical Julia Donaldson trails...

The Forestry England Stick Man Trail opened in February 2025!

Everything You Need to Know About the RHS Guess How Much I Love You Trail We love the children's classic 'Guess How Much I Love You'...

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

Arty's Sculpture Trail at Eastbrookend Country Park Arty's Sculpture Trail is a nature trail that loops through Eastbrookend Country...

Have you visited the longest play trail in Essex? Great Notley Country Park has a brilliant play trail. The trail is a 1.2km loop with various pieces of play equipment and playgrounds along the route. The pathways are paved and mostly flat. The Great Notley Play Trail is accessible and buggy friendly. We love the Great Notley Play Trail as the play area is great to scooter and cycle between. This is a great place to scooter and cycle with kids in Essex. Check out the Reel of

EDIT: The Gruffalo Party Trail is NOW CLOSED The latest trails at Thames Chase will be posted on the page - All the Info about Thames...

EDIT: The Zog Trail is NOW CLOSED The latest trails at Thames Chase will be posted on the page - All the Info about Thames Chase Forest...

You can find the Wind in the Willows Trail at the beautiful Hanningfield Reservoir. There are a series of wooden sculptures and brass...

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

EDIT: The Zog Trail is NOW CLOSED The latest trails at Thames Chase will be posted on the page - All the Info about Thames Chase Forest...

Thorndon Country Park in Brentwood, Essex is full of beautiful woodlands. The Essex Country Park is split into two sections - North and South Thorndon. Thorndon Country Park is the home to the Gruffalo trail. The Gruffalo Trail consists of several wooden character sculpture from the Julia Donaldson Gruffalo tales. You can find all the classic Gruffalo characters including snake, fox, mouse, owl, the Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child . The sculptures are substantial and the at