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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:27:00 +0100 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:27:03 +0100 Meet the animals helping to look after our country parks https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/meet-the-livestock Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:27:00 +0100 Find out more about the livestock grazing Essex Country Parks, naturally managing grass and scrub to allow wildflowers and insects thrive. Visit the fabulous foxgloves making a comeback at Weald Country Park https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/foxgloves-at-weald Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0100 We’re delighted that these stunning flowers are blooming at Weald, a sign that our recent woodland works have been working. Take a two wheeled adventure at an Essex Country Park https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/two-wheeled-adventure-essex Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0100 To celebrate Bike Week (Monday 8 to Sunday 14 June) why not take to two wheels this summer at one of these Essex Country Parks? You’re guaranteed to have a ‘wheely’ good time. Best Picnic Spots at Essex Country Parks https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/picnicking-in-the-parks Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Picnics are a great way to spend time together away from distractions and are a relaxing and affordable way to enjoy long summer days in the great outdoors. 8 affordable May half term ideas for active kids https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/may-active-kids Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100 These affordable ideas will keep your active kids amused during weekends and school holidays in Essex National Mills Weekend: Discover five fascinating Essex mills https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/five-essex-mills Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100 We are celebrating our five Essex based mills and their history and heritage. Read on to find out more. Creating a buzz for World Bee Day at Essex County Parks https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/world-bee-day Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0100 We’re celebrating World Bee Day (Wednesday 20 May) to raise awareness about the essential role bees, and other pollinators, play in keeping our parks, places and planet healthy. 6 fabulous flower walks at Essex Country Parks https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/6-fabulous-flower-walks Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:55:00 +0100 Spot fabulous foxgloves, rhododendrons, early ox-eye daisies and orchids at Essex Country Parks this May and June. 5 Best Essex Heritage Walks https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-essex-heritage-walks Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:57:00 +0100 Step back in time with our selection of heritage walks in Essex for every occasion. 4 Best Bluebell Spots at the Essex Country Parks https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-bluebell-walks-in-essex Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Revel in carpets of blue at the Essex Country Parks Get Busy Spotting Butterflies https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/butterfly-survey Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Read more about the importance of monitoring butterflies and how you can get involved. Eggcellent Easter Trails and more at Essex Country Parks https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/easter-fun-country-parks Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0000 Discover Easter Trails and Easter Forest School at the Essex Country Parks and places this school holiday.