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Best Picnic Spots in the Parks
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.
Posted on 11th June 2025
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Best Essex Heritage Walks
Step back in time with our selection of heritage walks for every occasion.
Posted on 28th April 2025
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Enjoy waterfalls and weirs on a waterside walk
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.
Posted on 25th April 2025
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Discover five fascinating Essex mills
We are celebrating our five Essex based mills and their history and heritage. Read on to find out more.
Posted on 25th April 2025
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Get busy and make a bee hotel
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.
Posted on 24th April 2025
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Four Best Bluebell Spots at the Essex Country Parks
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.
Posted on 1st April 2025
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