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.
Read more about the benefits of being outside in our blog.
Places to go
Featured events
Pram Town Revisited
Pram Town Revisited: A free audio-visual exhibition by Damilola Lemomu.
- Dates: November 5 - December 3, 2022
- Venue: College Square
- Times: 11:00am - 4:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price: FREE
Christmas Carol Festive Trail
Experience Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’ with a difference this festive season in Colchester.
- Dates: November 16, 2022 - January 8, 2023
- Venue: High Street
- Times: 8:00am - 9:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price: FREE
The Grand Theatre of Lemmings: Winter Window Wonderland
Experience a Winter Window Wonderland in Manningtree courtesy of The Grand Theatre of Lemmings.
- Dates: December 1 - 24, 2022
- Venue: High Street
- For the whole family
- Price: FREE
Explore Essex
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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.