Explore Essex 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, 28 Apr 2025 12:57:00 +0100 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:45:47 +0100 Best Essex Heritage Walks https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-essex-heritage-walks Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:57:00 +0100 Step back in time with our selection of heritage walks for every occasion. Enjoy waterfalls and weirs on a waterside walk https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/waterfalls-and-weirs-walk Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0100 If you’re looking for the tranquil walk around Maldon’s countryside and along the Rivers Blackwater and Chelmer, then the Beeleigh Falls and Heybridge trail is perfect for all ages. Discover five fascinating Essex mills https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/national-mills-weekend Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100 We are celebrating our five Essex based mills and their history and heritage. Read on to find out more. Get busy and make a bee hotel https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/bee-hotel Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0100 It's the perfect time to help the bee population thrive in your garden. Bees are essential to our ecosystem as they help flowers and fruit pollinate. Building a bee hotel will help your garden look blooming beautiful whilst helping maintain a healthy bee population. Four Best Bluebell Spots at the Essex Country Parks https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-bluebell-walks-in-essex Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100 In the months of April and into May Bluebells bloom and huge swathes of woodland come alive with carpets of beautiful blue flowers. We’ve pulled together the best spots to enjoy these vibrant splashes of colour in the Essex Country Parks, from Brentwood and Belhus to Danbury this spring. Top Five Family Spring Walks in Essex Country Parks and Heritage Sites https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/top-spring-walks-in-parks Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:08:00 +0000 Spend some quality time with the family and make the most of the stunning parks and outdoor spaces in your local area. Easter Fun and Animal Mysteries Trails https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/easter-fun-country-parks Mon, 10 Mar 2025 01:30:00 +0000 Discover Animal Mysteries Easter Trail and Easter Forest School at the Essex Country Parks and places Build a nesting box https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/build-a-nesting-box Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Help our feathered friends by building a nesting box, it’s a simple and effective way to encourage more wildlife into your garden while helping to support them during their breeding season. Best things to do for active kids in Essex this February half term https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-for-active-kids Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:53:00 +0000 These affordable ideas will keep your active kids amused this February half term holiday Four Romantic Park Walks in Essex https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/valentines-walks Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:48:00 +0000 Discover romantic spots in the Essex Country Parks with panoramic views Three Wonderful Wetland Walks https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/celebrating-world-wetland-day Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Essex Country Parks contain many stunning and diverse landscapes, flora and fauna which is why we are shining a spotlight on our favourite waterside places for this year’s World Wetlands Day. Running, walking and fitness events at the Essex Country Parks for Spring 2025 https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/running-at-the-parks Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:26:00 +0000 Bored of the treadmill or running on roads? Try running (or walking) at the Essex Country Parks and boost your fitness whilst exploring the beautiful Essex countryside.