Enjoy the incredible Essex Country Parks and unique heritage places on your doorstep. Plan your ideal day out in Essex with children, friends and dogs.

Discover The Gruffalo in the 'deep dark woods' at Thorndon Country Park this autumn and winter. And enter our storytelling competition!

Use our ready-made guides to help 'Make a day of it' at Great Notley and Hadleigh Country Parks and enjoy a full, family day out for just £6.55.

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