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Cressing Temple Barns: The Working Farm
A new project at Cressing Temple Barns called ‘The Working Farm’ will see the on-site farm machinery being given a new lease of life to make them more visually presentable to visitors.
Posted on 14th June 2024
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Best summer picnic spots at the Essex Country Parks
Picnics have been a popular tradition since the middle ages and when the sun is shining there’s no better reason to go for a picnic! We’ve put together a list of our favourite picnic spots across the Essex Country Parks – perfect for reconnecting with friends, catching up with family and eating your favourite food alfresco. Enjoy time spent outdoors in nature with the people you love this summer.
Posted on 12th June 2024
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Getting Fruity: New Community Orchards planted at the Essex Country Parks
Native, East Anglian fruit trees planted at three Essex Country Parks.
Posted on 22nd April 2024
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Top Dog Walks at the Essex Country Parks
Whilst every Essex Country Park offers the perfect place to walk your fluffy friends, we’ve picked some of our top dog walks to suit you whatever you’re looking for.
Posted on 4th April 2024
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Thorndon: Improving our woodland with coppicing
A new woodland management programme using coppicing is starting this month at Thorndon Country Park.
Posted on 1st February 2024
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Thorndon: Woodland Ride Improvement works
A new programme of tree felling works at Thorndon Country Park which will improve the woodland pathways and allow species to thrive is about to start.
Posted on 1st December 2023
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