Get active
Simply being outdoors and getting active improves both mental and physical health. From taking a walk across rolling grasslands to cycling and kids’ play trails we’ve got something for you in many different locations across the county. So come on and get out more.
Featured events
Essex Record Office Presents...
ERO Presents is back! Explore the history of Essex at a series of talks held at the Essex Record Office this autumn.
- Dates: September 7 - November 2, 2021
- Venue: Essex Record Office
- Times: 10:30am - 12:00pm
- For adults
- Price: £5
Woodland Play at Danbury Country Park
Join us for woodland play sessions, aimed at the under 5's. Activities include forest crafts and building dens.
- Dates:
- September 27, 2021
- October 4, 2021
- October 11, 2021
- October 18, 2021
- Venue: Danbury Country Park
- Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
- For under 5s
- Price: Block of six sessions £48.00 for first child, £30.00 for siblings (under 18 months free if accompanied by a paying child, adults free).
Home education sessions at Danbury Country Park
Aimed at home educated children, this series of six sessions at Danbury Country Park includes nature activities, forest crafts, imagination, physical play and building things.
- Dates:
- September 27, 2021
- October 4, 2021
- October 11, 2021
- October 18, 2021
- Venue: Danbury Country Park
- Times: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
- Primary School aged children
- Price: Block of six sessions: £48.00 for first child, £30.00 for siblings (under 18 months free if accompanied by a paying child, adults free)
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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.