https://www.explore-essex.com/ View the latest blog posts from Explore Essex, who are helping you to discover the incredible green spaces and places on your doorstep and beyond. en-GB Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:44:21 +0000 https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/3-festive-walks Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000 We have three fabulous festive park walks for you, from the wild Essex coast to historic landscapes, there's a walk for everyone. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/5-wonderful-winter-walks-2 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Looking for something to do with the grandchildren, want to meet up with old friends during the week or discover somewhere new? https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/festive-trail Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000 Enjoy the free family Elf Trail and more at the Essex Country Parks and Places this December. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/four-tremendous-trees Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:06:00 +0000 This National Tree Week we are celebrating some of the significant and stunning trees at the Essex Country Parks. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/8-fascinating-facts-essex-day Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:03:00 +0100 We’re celebrating some of the significant points of interest at our Essex Country Parks and places this Essex Day 2025. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/simple-stick-man-cookies Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100 These simple Stick Man cookies are sure to brighten up a cold winter’s day for any fans of Julia Donaldson’s and Axel Scheffler’s picture books. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/eight-perfect-parks-pooches Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100 From traffic free landscapes to waterside walks we have eight top dog walks for you and your furry friends. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/5-benefits-parks-wellbeing Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:24:00 +0100 Boost mind, body and soul at the Essex Country Parks https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/autumnal-walks Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:50:00 +0100 Autumn is a great time to explore the great outdoors, enjoy beautiful golden scenes, crisp air, fiery foliage, and rustling leaves. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/five-essex-mills Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0100 We are celebrating our five Essex based mills and their history and heritage. Read on to find out more. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/world-photography-day Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100 To celebrate World Photography Day (Tuesday 19 August) we speak to Essex photographer Andrew Adams who explains why the changing seasons and summer inspire him. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/things-to-do-in-essex Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:16:00 +0100 Make this summer the wildest yet with Essex Country Park trails, adventures and activities