Free Animal Mysteries Festive Trail at the Essex Country Parks

Wrap up warm and enjoy the Animal Mysteries Festival Trail and more at the Essex Country Parks this December.

Posted on 27th November 2024

Infographic of Animal Mysteries Festive Trail

Pick up* or download a free** Animal Mysteries Trail this festive season from the Essex Country Parks.

Find and count the animals hiding in the park and discover the magic number to enter our prize draw to win an Explorer Pass!

Running from Sunday 1 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025 at the following participating parks:

Wrap up warm and enjoy a run around in the fresh air, take our winter scavenger hunt, and enjoy the extra activities at home.

Supported by the Essex Year of Numbers.

*While stocks last

** Car parking charges apply. (Money taken for car parking is ultimately reinvested into the park, its maintenance and upkeep for visitors and the wildlife living within.)

Download or print at home

Essex Year of Numbers logo

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Why not also enjoy the Stick Man Trail, feed the deer and take part in our colouring competition to win £50 of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler themed goodies at Weald Country Park.

Meet the Gruffalo's Child at Thorndon Country Park or bake some festive sweet treats with Tiptree this December.

Take a Wonderful Winter Walk - find inspiration for the one that suits you with our blog.

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Mum and child take an Essex Country Parks Animal Mysteries trail
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Stag at Weald Country Park by Andrew Adams
Young families with The Gruffalo's Child at Thorndon Country Park
Young families with The Gruffalo's Child at Thorndon Country Park
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  • Dates: September 10, 2025 - January 31, 2026
  • Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Events

Autumn Scavenger Hunt

Autumn has arrived and the parks are bursting with colour. See how many of these seasonal sights you can spot on your next trip to an Essex Country Park.

  • Dates: September 10, 2025 - January 31, 2026
  • Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price:
Find out more about Autumn Scavenger Hunt
Autumn Spotters Guide 2025 1

Events

Autumn Scavenger Hunt

Autumn has arrived and the parks are bursting with colour. See how many of these seasonal sights you can spot on your next trip to an Essex Country Park.

  • Dates: September 10, 2025 - January 31, 2026
  • Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price:
Find out more about Autumn Scavenger Hunt

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Events

Autumn Scavenger Hunt

Autumn has arrived and the parks are bursting with colour. See how many of these seasonal sights you can spot on your next trip to an Essex Country Park.

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  • Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price:
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