High Woods Country Park is perfect for walking due to the wonderful meadows, lakes and woodlands. Highwoods Country Park also has nature inspired children's play areas. The playground was recently refurbished and reopened in December 2023.
Where is High Woods Country Park
📍High Woods Country Park
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5J
🅿️ Parking - Where to park for High Woods Country Park
Up to 2 hours £1, 2 - 4 hours £3.30, Over 4 hours £7.20
MiPermit 737837
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Pond at High Woods Country Park
There is a seperate pond dipping area, which is fenced off and accessed by through a gate. There is a jetty, perfect for pond dipping. You can buy nets from the visitor centre.
Playground at High Woods Country Park
The first piece of play equipment is a large climbing rock, located just next to the car park.
The new playground at Highwoods Country Park has kept within the natural wooden play theme. There are several climbing frames with slides, a seesaw, swings and balancing equipment. There is equipment for toddlers as well as large climbing frames and equipment for older children.
These playground are set in the woods so the grounding is naturally muddy and wet most of te year.
Lake at High Woods Country Park
There is a large lake with plenty of ducks to feed.
🌳 Community Garden High Woods Country Park
There is also a community garden. It was closed today. Check the Visit Colchester website for open days, events and volunteering opportunities.
Walking Trails at High Woods Country Park
There are plenty of walking trails at High Woods Country Park - trails range from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
ℹ️ Visitor Centre at High Woods Counry Park
Monday and Friday 10am - 1pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm
🚻 Toilets at High Woods Country Park
Toilets are located in a block next to the visitor centre. There are also accessible toilets and baby change facilities.
Other playgrounds close to High Woods Country Park
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Facilities
🛝 Playground ✅
☕ Cafe ❌
ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌
🚻 Toilets ❌
♿ Accessible ❌
🪑 Picnic Tables ✅
🐶 Dog Friendly ✅
⏰ At least 1 hour
Post last updated February 2024
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