Explore Essex
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Featured events
Pirates & Princesses Trail
- Dates: February 15 - 23, 2020
- Venue: Thorndon Country Park
- Times: 10:00am - 2:30pm
- For the whole family
- Price: £4 per trail guide to pay on the day
Learn to be a Roman
- Dates: February 18, 2020
- Venue: Hadleigh Country Park
- Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price: £5 per person
Starlight Cinema - Strangers on a Train (PG)
- Dates: February 18, 2020
- Venue: Essex Record Office
- Times: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- For adults
- Price: £5 Adult / £4 Student and Concession (Over 60's) - Hot drink and popcorn included.
Need to know
Explorer Pass
Save money with your Explorer Pass
Our annual Explore Essex Pass will give you and your family the freedom to explore some of the incredible places and green spaces that Essex has to offer, as many times as you like throughout the year, with free parking at seven country parks, 2 or 1 on Sky Ropes, priority booking on specific events, and 10% discounts at many cafes and visitor centres.