If you are looking for a kid friendly day out at an Essex beach, Mersea Island is ideal. This quaint island is very family friendly. There are plenty of things to do on Mersea Island with kids. This lovely, bright coloured, playground overlooks the beautiful beach huts on Mersea Island. Where is Victoria Esplanade? 📍Victoria Esplanade West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BH Google Maps Link 🅿️ Parking - Where to at Cudmore Grove Country Park Up to 2 hours £4 Up to 4 hours £6.50 Over 4 hours £8.50 MiPermit Code 737705 Playground at Victoria Esplanade Playground The playground is small but well located. It is most suitable for smaller children, up to secondary age. There are climbing frames, a slide, climb on boat, ride on toys and a roundabout. The playground is enclosed. Where to eat and drink at Victoria Esplanade Playground There is a small takeaway cafe close by. Are there toilets at Victoria Esplanade Playground There are public toilets close by including accessible and baby changing facilities. Facilities at Victoria Esplanade Playground There is a super handy water tap close b for cleaning sandy feet. Other playgrounds close to Victoria Esplanade Playground West Mersea Playground Cudmore Grove Country Park Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by!

Another great playground located close to one of our beautiful Essex beaches! This playground is located a short walk from West Mersea Beach. Where is West Mersea Playground 📍West Mersea Playground CO5 8QX 🅿️ Parking - Where to park at West Mersea Playground Small, free car park West Mersea Playground The playground is accessed from the main road. The playground has lots of equipment suitable for smaller children including a climbing frame, slide, baby swings, springy climb on equipment, a seesaw and a merry-go-round. The equipment is brightly coloured and in good condition. There are also a few different types of swings for older children and a large wooden climbing frame for good climbers. There is also a zipwire. The playground is enclosed and has benches inside.There is also a covered area with benches inside. Skate Ramp at West Mersea Playground The playground backs onto a large green. Plenty of space to run around and great for dog walkers! There is a skate ramp at the back of the green. Where to eat and drink at West Mersea Playground There are no catering facilities or toilets here but the playground is located next to a co-op supermarket. The is also a highstreet with shops and independent restaurants within a few minutes walk. Are there toilets at West Mersea Playground There are no public toilets at West Mersea Playground Other playgrounds close to West Mersea Playground Cudmore Grove Country Park Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ❌ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ At least 1 hour Last Updated April 2024

Chalkwell park is a great park in Southend-on-Sea. There are two separate play areas, beautiful gardens and lots of open space on the playing fields. This playground has FREE PARKING Find over 50 playgrounds and parks with Free Parking HERE Where is Chalkwell Park? 📍 Chalkwell Park Westcliff-on-Sea Southend- on-Sea SS0 8NA Google Maps Link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park at Chalkwell Park Free parking in car park on Chalkwell Avenue Chalkwell Park Playground There are two separate play areas at Chalkwell Park. The play area closest to London Road is suitable for school to junior aged children. There are swings, spinning equipment, climbing rock and a large slide accessed via a rocky path. The toddler play area has toddler climbing frames, baby swings, a larger metal bus climbing frame and connected climbing equipment. Skate Ramp at Chalkwell Park There is a small skate park at Chalkwell park for young children to skate and scoot. Where to eat and drink at Chalkwell Park There is a cafe at Chalkwell Park. Are there toilets at Chalkwell Park There are public toilets close to the larger play area, adjacent to London Road. Other playgrounds close to Chalkwell Park Priory Park Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by!   Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ✅ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ✅ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ At least 1 hour Last Updated April 2024

Eastbrookend Country Park is great for a family day out. There is a great playground to suit a variety of ages, a sculpture trail, sweet tea room and free parking Where is Eastbrookend Country Park? 📍Eastbrookend Country Park The Chase Dagenham Road Romford Essex RM7 0SS Google Maps Link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park at Eastbrookend Country Park Free parking in car park Eastbrookend Country Park Playground The playground at Easbrookend Country Park is suitable for toddlers and children up to junior age. There is a smaller climbing frame, ride on equipment and swings including baby swings and tandem swings for toddler aged children. There is a large climbing frame and wooden balancing equipment for older children. There is also musical equipment. Eastbrookend Discovery Centre The Eastbrookend Discovery Centre is a great visitor centre. Sculpture Trail at Eastbrookend Country Park Arty's Sculpture Trail is a nature trail that loops through the country park. The trail starts and ends at the Discovery Centre. The circular trail has rubbing posts so take a crayon and paper! Where to eat and drink at Eastbrookend Country Park Eastbrookend Country Park Tea Room can be found within the Discovery Centre. The tearoom is located next to the playground.The Eastbrookend Country Park Tea Room serves a variety of hot and cold food. There are sandwiches, pastries, ice cream and cakes. You can also order afternoon tea at Eastbrookend Country Park Tea Room. There is plenty of seating space inside and outside of the tea room. Visit the Eastbrookend Country Park Tearoom website Are there toilets at Eastbrookend Country Park There are toilets including accessible toilets and baby changing facilities inside the Discovery Centre Other playgrounds close to Eastbrookend Country Park Barking Park Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ✅ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ✅ 🚻 Toilets ✅ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ At least 1 hour Last Updated April 2024

Thorney Bay beach is a small, sandy beach cove area. There is a pathway surrounding the cove, making it accessible and buggy friendly. There are plenty of benches and picnic tables. The beach faces onto the Thames Estuary. Its a brilliant spot for ship spotting. Next to the beach is a large flat grassy area with a playground. I love a beach playground, perfect for when everyone has had enough of the sand. Where is Thorney Bay Beach Playground? 📍 Thorney Bay Beach Canvey Island SS8 0AU Google Maps Link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park Thorney Bay Beach Playground Thorney Bay Beach Pay and Display The car park is close by and reasonably priced Up to 1 hour - 80p 2 hours - £1.30 3 hours - £2.50 Over 3 hours - £4.50 Playground at Thorney Bay Beach The playground has a loose ship theme. There are climbing frames for toddlers through to teens, baby swings, a small nest swing, a zipwire, seesaws and climbing boulder rocks. On our visit the bigger climbing frame was taped off. You could see some of the ropes were coming away from the metal frame. Where to eat and drink at Thorney Bay Beach Closest food/drink is The Bay Cafe. A greasy spoon type cafe. We picked up ice creams which were reasonably priced. Are there toilets at Thorney Bay Beach There are public toilets at Thorney Bay Beach with accessible and baby change facilities What else is there to do at Thorney Bay Beach? Leisure Island Fun Park, a small adventure park with rides, is a ten minute walk away. Other playgrounds close to Thorney Bay Beach Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hadeigh Park Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ✅ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ❌ ⏰ 1 hour Post last updated April 2024

Rayne Park is a great playground in the lovely village of Rayne, Braintree. The park is located next to Rayne Village Hall, where there is free parking. There is lots of open space on the playing fields. The playground has lots of interesting equipment and suits toddlers to junior aged children. Where is Rayne Park? 📍 Rayne Village Hall Rayne Braintree CM77 6TX Google Maps Link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park Rayne Village Playground Free parking in car park ⁣ Rayne Park Playground The playground in Rayne Park is primarily wooden. There is a focus on climbing and balancing equipment - balancing beams, climbing triangles, bridges and climbing walls. There are climbing frames with slides for toddlers and older children too. There are also spinning and rotating play equipment. Rayne Park Trim Trail Rayne Park has lots to do! As well as the great playground, there is the Rayne Village hall Trim Trail, which features equipment including swing bars, ladder walk, balance beams and hurdles. Skate Ramp and Pump Track at Rayne Park There is a skate ramp and pump track at Rayne Park for skateboard and bike lovers. Where to eat and drink at Rayne Park? Thre is no cafe at Rayne Park. Closest food and drink - The Swan Public House I recommend checking out The Booking Hall Cafe , which is a 10 minute walk or 5 minute drive away. The quirky cafe is in an old railway station! The Booking Hall Cafe serve a good selection of hot and cold drinks, and food including great sandwiches. Are there toilets at Rayne Park There are no public toilets Other playgrounds close to Rayne Park Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens Great Notley Country Park Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by!   Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ❌ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ❌ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Post last updated April 2024

Read on to find out what's on in Essex this Easter! Here you can find the best family friendly events in Essex this Easter Holiday that won't break the bank! There are plenty of FREE Easter events for kids. All activities cost no more than £3.50 per child. Animal Mysteries Easter Trail 29th March - 14th April Belhus Woods, Weald Country Park, Cressing Temple Barns, Danbury Country Park, Cudmore Grove, Great Notley Country Park, Hadleigh Country Park, Thorndon Country Park Can you help the Easter Bunny find and count the eggs that are hidden around Essex Country Parks. Pick up or download a free Easter trail. FREE Peter Rabbit Trail Permenant Trail Langdon, SS16 6EJ Explore the wooden characters along the trail including all the Peter Rabbit favourites such as Jemima Puddleduck and Benjamin Rabbit. FREE Pond Dipping 4th April Salary Brook, Greenstead, CO4 5YR Discover what creatures hide under the surface. Meet at the pond near the Buffett Way play area. Drop in 11am until 1pm. FREE Keeper Talks 1st, 5th, 6th, 9th, 11th April £3.50 per child Woodland Crafts 12th April Belfairs Woodland Centre, SS9 4LR Join Kerry at Belfairs Woodland Centre for some fun woodland crafts! No booking required – just come along! A small charge per craft is requested. Spring Bulb Spectactular 29th March - 1st April, 6th - 7th April Warley Place CM13 3HU Warley Place with its daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops and bluebells in bloom is a spectacular sight. Suggested admission donation is £3 per person. Meet the Lambs 31st March, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th April Harlow Town Park, Pets Corner, CM20 2QD £3.50 Easter Crafts 3rd, 7th and 12th April Harlow Town Park, Pets Corner, CM20 2QD Create Easter art work to take home. Choose from two activites. £2 per child Easter Trail 29th - 1st April Belfairs Woodland Centre, SS9 4LR This Easter weekend follow the self-led trail through the green wood, answer the egg-cellent clues and claim an egg-citing prize! Maps will be provided on entry and a small prize can be claimed at the end. No Booking Required £3 per child Easter Egg Decoration 1st April Thurrock Thameside Nature Park, SS17 0RN Decorating wooden eggs and making colourful decorations. Pre-booking not required, just drop in. £2 Family Activities 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th April Hadleigh Park SS7 2PP Easter Pebble Painting, Hot Cross Bunnies, jelly bead prayer bracelets, microgreens planting, family games, womble trail and junk modelling. Easter Trail Flatford, CO7 6UL From 16th March (weekends) - Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, pencil, bunny ears and chocolate treat. Easter Trail 31st - 12th April Harlow Town Park, Pets Corner, CM20 2QD Explore the farm (FREE!) and complete the egg trail. £1.50 Teddy Trail Priory Park, SS2 6NB 30th March - 14th April - Teddy Bear Picnic - Teddy trail and activity sheets can be picked up and paid for on the day throughout the Easter holidays at the Priory Visitor Centre £2.50 Woodland Crafts 10th April Welsh Woods, CO4 3JA Learn how to use natural materials to make everything from a fidget spinner to your own wooden deer to take home. Welsh Wood Forest School area from 10am until 11.30 am FREE Signs of Spring Easter Trail 29th March - 14th April High Woods Country Park, CO4 5JR Find out about the creatures that call High Woods home. Trail available from the Visitor Centre for only £1. Don't forget to check the Park Directory for more park inspiration - A-Z of over 100 Parks in Essex

Runwell Park is good for children of all ages! There are two great play areas close to each other and a car park with free parking. Where is Runwell Park? 📍Runwell Park Church End Lane Runwell SS11 7DP Google Maps Link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park at Runwell Park There is a car park with free parking 🛝 What playground equipment is at Runwell Park There are two play areas at Runwell Park catering to a variety of ages. One play area is enclosed. There are climbing frames suitable for toddlers and small children and also a climbing frame suitable for preschoolers upwards. There is also a merry-go-round and swings. Outside of the enclosed play area, there is more play equipment. There is a rope bridge between two hills, and a large slide. There is also lots of open space for picnics, running and dog walks. Are there toilets at Runwell Park? No, there are no public toilets at Runwell Park Other playgrounds close to Runwell Park Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Memorial Park, Wickford Meadowcroft Garden Centre, Wickford The Wick Country Park, Wickford Essex Wildlife Trust Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park - Home of the Wind in the Willows Character Trail Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ❌ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Post last updated October 2023

Great play areas! Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on King George's Playing Field Where is King George's Playing Fields? 📍King George's Playing Field Rochford SS4 3HF Google maps link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park King George's Playing Field Free parking in car park ⁣ What play equipment is at King George's Playing Field? There are three play areas here and lots of open space to play! There is a sand area with tyre swing and there is an enclosed play area with climbing frames, slides, ride on play equipment, roundabout, swings. There is also an open play area with zipwire, slide and climbing frame for older children, trampoline, nest swing. Where to eat and drink at King George's Playing Field? Three minutes walk to Victory Inn Ashingdon a kid friendly pub with play area Are there toilets at King George's Playing Field? There are toilets including accessible toilets and baby change. Other playgrounds close to King George's Playing Field Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Magnolia Park, Rochford Cherry Orchard Park, Rochford Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ✅ ♿ Accessible ✅ - some accessible equipment, accessible toilets 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Post last updated October 2023

This small playground is perfect for toddlers. There are unique and interesting play equipment including a scoop pulley system and lots of educational interactive equipment including facial features and a clock. The car park is conveniently located next to the playground. Adventurous toddlers will enjoy exploring the nearby Gunners Park Nature Reserve too. Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on Gunners Park Toddler Playground Where is Gunners Park Toddler Playground 📍 Gunners Park Toddler Play AreaWhat do you want to link to? Warrior Square RoadShoeburyness SS3 9QB Google Maps Link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park for Gunners Park Toddler Playground Free parking in car park This playground is in the Shoebury Garrison. The area is full of military architecture and history. The playground is located next to the restored Cart and Wagon Shed, Heritage Centre. Inside the Cart and Wagon Shed is Serendity Cafe (a community interest company), toilets and some wartime memorabilia. I understand there are plans to showcase more local historical artifacts in the future. What equipment is at Gunners Park Toddler Playground The playground is most suitable for smaller children up to school age. There are swings, a merry-go-round, toddler climbing frames with slides, ride on equipment and pulleys. The equipment is interesting, bright and in good condition. It is enclosed and there are benches and picnic benches inside the playground. Where to eat and drink at Gunners Park Playground Serendipity Cafe! This cafe is a brilliant addition to the area. It serves hot and cold drinks, amazing cakes, breakfast, lunch and meals. We've visited this cafe numerous times and the service is consistently great. There are highchairs and toddler plates and cutlery. There is also a wide range of gluten free options and several alternative milks. The cafe also has a dog friendly section. Are there toilets at Gunners Park Playground There are no public toilets at Gunners Park Playground. There are toilets including accessible toilets and baby change inside Serendipity Cafe. Southend Beaches The beach is a 30 seconds walk away from the playground. You cannot access the beach directly from here as it is ministry of defence land. It is a short walk either way to the beach. We love East Beach with is a five minute walk East along the sea wall and through the Garrison Estate. Or head West along Gunners Park. If you are looking for more Beach Playgrounds in Southend-on-Sea, check out our Guide! Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ✅ ♿ Accessible ✅ - some acy5cessible equipment, accessible toilets 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Last Updated February 2024

Read the 2024 Guide HERE! 2023 Read on to find out what's on in Essex this Easter! These activities are a great way for children to learn, gain new skills and engage with nature this Easter! 23 Parks 37 Events Abberton Reservoir CO2 0EU Friday 7th to Sunday 9th - Eggsplorer Trail & Pond Dipping - Become an eggsplorer as you complete the trail round the nature reserve. When you have finished return to the centre and collect your chocolate prize! You can also see if Spring has Sprung and have a go at pond dipping. Pre booking required £7 Bedfords Park, RM4 1QH Friday 7th - Easter Trail - Follow the trail to find the Easter Bunny's lost eggs and meet members of the team along the way. Discover who lives in the park and create an Easter craft before heading back to the Nature Discovery Centre to claim your chocolatey prize. Prebook a time slot £7 Belfairs Woods, SS9 4LR Sunday 9th - Easter Trail - Follow the self-led trail through the beautiful Spring woods of Belfairs Park, discover all the egg-citing clues and claim an egg-cellent prize! No booking required. Small prize on completion. £3 per child. Wednesday 12th - Easter Workshop - We're inviting you to our crafty workshop; take a short walk in the woodland and back in the centre to create Easter themed crafts and natural decorations. Prebook £7 Belhus Woods, RM15 4XJ Saturday 1st - Sunday 16th - Woodland Animal Trail - The cheeky woodland animals have hidden eggs in Belhus Woods Country Park, follow the trail and see if you can find them. There are seven to discover, you will find Boris Badger, Ollie Owl, Freddie Frog, Sammie Squirrel, Heidi Hedgehog, Dilly Deer and Rachel Rabbit. Head to the cafe and pick up a trail guide, activity sheet, and a woodland animal's fact sheet, along with a cheeky chocolate treat (whilst stocks last). Free Fingringhoe Wick, CO5 7DN Saturday 1st - Sunday 16th - Easter Birds Egg Trail - Pop along this Easter holiday to search out our giant wooden birds eggs: answer the questions on the eggs to find out about the birds they belong to! Flatford, CO7 6UL Saturday 1st - Sunday 16th - Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, pencil, bunny ears and chocolate treat. The Gibberd Garden, CM17 0NA 9th April - Easter in the Garden - With an Easter egg trail, crafts and activities for kids all run by Fun Filled Games and a chance to explore the beautiful gardens, there's something for everyone at this event. Adults £5, Children £1, Under 5s Free, Easter Trail additional £2 Great Notley Country Park, CM77 7FS Saturday 1st - Sunday 16th - Woodland Animal Trail - The cheeky woodland animals have hidden eggs in Great Notley Country Park, follow the trail and see if you can find them. There are seven to discover, you will find Boris Badger, Ollie Owl, Freddie Frog, Sammie Squirrel, Heidi Hedgehog, Dilly Deer and Rachel Rabbit. Download trail guide, activity sheet, and a woodland animal's fact sheet, along with a cheeky chocolate treat (whilst stocks last). Free Hadleigh Park, SS7 2PP Free family activities at the Hub, 10.30am - 12.30pm Tuesday 4th - Plant Seeds of Hope Wednesday 5th - Decorate an Easter Cross Thursday 6th - Mosaic Coaster Tuesday 11th - Family Games Wednesday 12th - Look at the Birds Thursday 13th - Chick Trail and Teat Hanningfield Reservoir, CM11 1WT Saturday 8th - Hoppy Easter Day! -Take part in your choice of activities throughout the session. Follow the map to find the activity stations; make an Easter basket and hunt for hidden eggs, head out into the reserve in the springtime sun for pond dipping, bug hunting & more! Prebook a time slot £12 Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET Saturday 1st - Sunday 16th - Hop on down to RHS Garden Hyde Hall this Easter holiday and search for giant eggs hidden around the garden to win a chocolate prize. Activities included in admsission. Entrance to the gardens Adults £12.95, Children £6.55, Under 5s Free Wednesday - Thursday 6th - Easter craft workshops - Head to the Hilltop Lodge and get stuck in with some cracking Easter craft activities. £2 per child; suitable for ages 5 to 10. Prebook tickets Langdon, SS16 6EJ Friday 7th - Woodland Storytime: Five Little Easter Bunnies - Read Five Little Easter Bunnies, go on an Easter egg hunt and complete some Easter based crafts as well as having fun with the mud kitchen, bug hunting and more. £7 Don't forget the Peter Rabbit Trail which is a permanent feature at Langdon Nature Discovery Centre. Markshall Estate, CO6 1TG 24th March - 16th April - Head out into the Arboretum for an Easter egg trail. There are 20 wooden Easter eggs to find or for mini legs and those looking for a shorter adventure there is the mini legs Easter egg trail with 8 to find. Entry Adults £9, Child over 3 £4.75, Under 3 free entry. Trail leaflet included within the admissions ticket. The Naze, CO14 8LE Friday 7th - Monday 10th - Follow the trail around the Naze and find all of the giant birds eggs to claim your chocolatey prize! Then join us back at the centre for some natural craft. This is a drop in activity, once you have purchased a ticket you can come any time between 11am and 3pm. £7 Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, CM19 4SF Friday 7th - Saturday 8th - Easter Weekend - Complete the main trail to receive a delicious easter egg, win a extra prize if you find the hidden golden eggs. Easter games station run by fun filled games. Arts & Crafts room run by Twinkle & Snug. £6 Priory Park, SS2 6NB Monday 10th - Victorian Easter - A fun and engaging look back into our Victorian past, focused on Easter practices and how they influenced the way we celebrate today. Find out why we have Easter eggs and bunnies, then join us for some craft activities and a delicious hot cross bun. £7 Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve, IG7 6DP Monday 3rd - Easter Special Nature Tots - Enjoy swinging in the hammock, Easter themed crafts, digging in the mud kitchen, looking for minibeasts, and so much more! £7 Royal Gunpowder Mills, EN9 1JY Thursday 11th April - Easter Workshop: Willow Weaving and Easter Egg Hunt - During this 90 minute hands-on workshop you will learn how to create a bird feeder using simple willow weaving techniques. All materials will be provided. An exciting Easter egg hunt is also included in the price of the ticket. Tickets include a ride on a minature railway. Suitable for ages 4 - 11. £8 Thames Chase, RM14 3NS Monday 2nd - Spring Wreath Making - Join Clare from Bliss Flowers and make a beautiful spring wreath during this workshop. All materials will be provided and the wreath will last the season. Suitable for over 11s only. £40 Tuesday 4th - Interactive telling of a story “The Little Lost Duckling” - Help our little Duckling as he sets off on his journey to find his Mother. He will need lots of friends along the way including Dragon Fly, Kingfisher, Hedgehog, Rabbit, Fox and many more. You will be able to make a mask of one of the Duckling’s friends and colour in a lovely duckling picture. £3.50 Wednesday 5th - Easter Cards - Design and colour your very own Easter cards for your family and friends. Why not make an Easter basket read for lots of easter eggs ! Have a go at creating a Chick or Duckling using the technique of Quilling. £3 Tuesday 11th - Easter Cakes - Get creative and join Archana from Cake Wish to decorate your very own cupcakes and also create an Easter themed cake push! £15 Thursday 13th - Easter Painting - Join the Pink Parachute team at Thames Chase for a wonderful Easter themed storytime and then paint your very own Easter rabbit. £12 Not Easter related by check out the new Zog Trail - everything you need to know HERE Thorndon Country Park, CM13 3RZ Wednesday 5th - Woodland Easter Crafts - Join us for a session of making your own Easter themed decorations and crafts to take home. £7 Thursday 6th - Easter Campfire Cooking - Join us in the woods for a wild afternoon of den building and campfire cooking. Learn how to light a fire and cook your favourite snack on the open flames. £7 Thurrock Thameside Nature Park, SS17 0RN Thursday 6th - Easter Drop in Crafts and Trail - Drop into the Nature Discovery Centre anytime from 10am - 2pm to take part in some Easter arts and crafts. Ticket also includes an Easter trail map and prize! £5 Friday 7th - Woodland Easter Crafts - Come and celebrate spring in our outdoor workshop where we will be taking inspiration and materials from nature to create some natural Easter crafts, such as wooden bunnies, flower bunting and willow nests. £7 Tuesday 11th - Easter Campfire Cooking - Join us in the woods for a wild afternoon of den building and campfire cooking. Learn how to light a fire and cook your favourite snack on the open flames. £7 Wat Tyler Country Park, SS16 4UH Monday 3rd - Thursday 6th and Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th - Easter Trail - Self-led trail with clues and answers to complete before returning to collect your egg. Prebooking required 01268 205267. £7 Weald Country Park, CM14 5QS Saturday 1st - Sunday 16th - Woodland Animal Trail - The cheeky woodland animals have hidden eggs in Weald Country Park, follow the trail and see if you can find them. There are seven to discover, you will find Boris Badger, Ollie Owl, Freddie Frog, Sammie Squirrel, Heidi Hedgehog, Dilly Deer and Rachel Rabbit. Head to the cafe and pick up a trail guide, activity sheet, and a woodland animal's fact sheet, along with a cheeky chocolate treat (whilst stocks last). Free Check back for What's On at Essex Parks Every Month

Great Baddow Recreation Ground contains football, basketball, netball, table tennis and tennis facilities.The Rec also contains two playgrounds, making it suitable for toddlers as well as children. Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on Great Baddow Rec   Where is Great Baddow Recreation Ground? 📍 Great Baddow Recreation Ground Chelmsford CM2 9RL 🅿️ Parking - Where to park for Great Baddow Rec Free parking in car park ⁣ 🛝 Playground at Great Baddow Rec There are two play areas at Great Baddow Recreation Ground. The toddler play area is suitable for children under 6. The playground is enclosed. There is a climbing frame with slide, ride on equipment, seesaw, slide, pirate ship and swings including a sweet bear swing! The playground is bright and there are lots of prompts on the floor. The playground for older children has a large climbing frame and spinning swings. There is no accessible play equipment. Where to eat and drink at Great Baddow Rec? There are no catering facilities. Are there toilets at Great Baddow Rec? There are public toilets at Great Bddow Recreation Ground. There are no accessible toilets or baby change. What else is there at Great Baddow Rec? There are playing fields and a duck pond at Great Baddow Rec. Other playgrounds close to Great Baddow Rec Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by!   Chelmer Park. Chelmsford Hylands Park, Chelmsford   Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks    Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ✅ ♿ Accessible ❌ - accessible parking only 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Post last updated February 2024