Explore our country parks and heritage places

Welcome to Explore Essex, helping you to discover the incredible green spaces and places on your doorstep and beyond

Discover places to go

Places to go

Explore and enjoy the incredible range of country parks and heritage places on your doorstep

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What's on

Discover an exciting programme of events and activities at your county parks and heritage places

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Shop, eat & drink

Browse, shop, eat and drink at our destinations

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Essex Explorer Magazine

Discover fascinating features, spotlight articles, inspirational lifestyle ideas, competitions and all of the latest news from across our parks and places.

Read the Spring edition here about Places to go

Explore Essex

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