Explore Essex
Search our parks and places to plan your perfect day out
Explore our events and places
Enjoy the incredible range of country parks and heritage places on your doorstep. Plan your perfect day out in Essex. Discover hidden corners, stories and make new memories with your family and furry friends. From dog walking to kid's play, we have the perfect places for you at the Essex Country Parks.
Read more about where The Essex Serpent was filmed at Cudmore Grove Country Park and explore this incredible place. Read the Essex Explorer magazine for inspirational seasonal tips. And discover a series of events as part of the Summer of Culture for 2022.
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Volunteers play a vital role at Essex Country Parks and places, maintaining, managing and restoring valuable sites and habitats across the county