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, 20 Oct 2025 11:03:00 +0100 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:49:40 +0000 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/halloween-country-parks Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:26:00 +0100 For a spooktacular experience this half term holiday head to 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 https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/countryside-stewardships Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:04:00 +0100 An ambitious programme of landscape restoration is taking place at the Essex Country Parks to boost biodiversity and strengthen habitats for rare, declining and protected species for the future. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/green-flags Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0100 The Essex Country Parks are proud to be recognised for their excellent standards by receiving Green Flag status. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-summer-essex Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:53:00 +0100 These affordable ideas will keep your active kids amused during weekends and school holidays in Essex