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, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:23:09 +0100 https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/hadleigh-pump-tracks Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Work to upgrade two pump tracks at Hadleigh Country Park is to take place this autumn following £225,000 of investment by Essex County Council. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/the-uprising-essex Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100 A new film brings the Peasants' Revolt to the big screen, and you can follow the real story across Essex. Here’s our guide to the places where it all began. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/8-fascinating-facts-essex-day Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0100 We’re celebrating some of the significant points of interest at our Essex Country Parks and places this Essex Day. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/discover-the-countys-heritage-this-autumn Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 As a county Essex has a rich history and it keeps revealing its past, so why not come and see what’s surfaced this autumn. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/autumnal-walks Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Autumn is a great time to explore the great outdoors, enjoy beautiful golden scenes, crisp air, fiery foliage, and rustling leaves with a walk at an Essex Country Park. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/halloween-country-parks Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:26:00 +0100 For a wonderfully wicked experience this half term holiday head to the Essex Country Parks. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/explore-the-great-outdoors-this-autumn-and-have-a-fungi-day-out Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100 Enjoy all this season has to offer and you can use this spotters guides to discover some of autumn’s colourful flora. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/5-new-heritage-trails-cressing Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0100 Travel back through time with the new interactive heritage trails at Cressing Temple Barns. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-essex-heritage-walks Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0100 Step back in time with our selection of heritage walks in Essex. https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/five-essex-mills Fri, 21 Aug 2026 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/eight-perfect-parks-pooches Mon, 17 Aug 2026 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/butterfly-survey Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100 Read more about the importance of monitoring butterflies and how you can get involved.