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

Coggeshall Recreation Ground (known locally as The Rec) is a popular play area in the village of Coggeshall, between Braintree and Colchester. Coggeshall Recreation Ground has large playing fields and also a popular and well equiped, predominently wooden children's play park. The playground at the Rec in Coggeshall is suitable for all ages and has a nature theme. Where is Coggeshall Recreation Ground? 📍 Coggeshall Rec East Street Coggeshall Essex CO6 1SW Maps Link 🅿️ Parkin

The Martello Play Area can be found along the seafront at the popular Essex seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, where there are plenty of family friendly things to do!. Although the play area at Martello Play Park is small, the equipment is creative and fun! Parks of Essex definitely recommends stopping by if you are looking for free things to do in Clacton-on-Sea. Martello Towers The play area is named after the Martello Towers, which are a short walk away from the Martello Play

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

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There are some truly picturesque pockets of Essex, filled with stunning landscapes and tranquil woodlands. We have a great FREE day out in Essex to share! Have you been deer feeding in Essex? Deer feeding is popular with children and adults alike. Feeding deer can be a memorable way to engage with nature, providing unforgettable experiences for animal loving children. Keep reading to discover where to feed deer in Essex. Deer Feeding Etiquette Before exploring the best locati

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

Yes, that's right - FREE family friendly days out in Essex! There are lots of great things to do in Essex this September 2025. This month...