Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster

Essex Parks
Dec 30, 2022
2 min read

Updated: Jul 16

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 Chase on 16th February 2025! The cafe and visitor centre with toilets are conveniently located close to the playground. There are also walking and cycle trails through the woods and meadows. ⁣

There are regular trails at this Essex park, previous trails include the Zog Trail and the Gruffalo Party Trail. At present you can find the Stick Man Activity Trail at Thames Chase. Based on Julia Donaldson’s beloved character, this trail encourages families to connect with nature through fun and engaging activities

Where is Thames Chase

📍Thames Chase Forest Centre ⁣⁣

Pike Lane⁣⁣

Upminster⁣⁣

RM14 3NS⁣⁣

Google Maps Link

🅿️ ⁣Parking

£2 for car parking for the day ⁣

Pay in cash at the machine or on card in the visitor centre.⁣⁣

Thames Chase Forest Centre Opening Hours

The visitor centre at Thames Chase is open 10am-5pm weekdays and weekends (10-4pm in the winter from Oct 31st).

Thames Chase Forest Centre Cafe

The Forest Centre Tea Room is open from 10am until 4pm (closes at 3pm between November and late March.

Toilets at Thames Chase

There are toilets located inside the visitor centre. There are accessible toilets and baby change facilities.

🚲⁣ Cycle Hire at Thames Chase

The cycle trails at Thames Chase are mostly flat. ⁣Seasonable cycle hire (April to September) is available from Thames Chase Forest Centre. Cycle hire at Thames Chase is available on weekends and weekdays during the school holidays, between 10.30am and 4pm. There is a good variety of accessible hire including adapted trikes and quads for wheelchair users

Find out where else to hire bikes in Essex by checking out our Guide: Essex Parks with Cycle Hire.

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