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
Autumn Scavenger Hunt
Autumn has arrived and the parks are bursting with colour. See how many of these seasonal sights you can spot on your next trip to an Essex Country Park.
- Dates: September 10, 2025 - January 31, 2026
- Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price:
Family Forest School: Danbury Country Park
Don’t let the children have all the fun, connecting with nature is beneficial for everyone. Come and join us at our Family Forest School sessions.
- Dates:
- November 8, 2025
- December 13, 2025
- Venue: Danbury Country Park
- Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price: £10 for the first child. £6 for siblings. Accompanying adults Free. Under 18 months free.
Free wildlife walk at Marsh Farm Country Park
Join the Bird Aware Essex Rangers as we go for a free gentle guided walk in Marsh Farm Country Park to celebrate the return of Brent Geese.
- Dates: November 8, 2025
- Venue: Marsh Farm Country Park
- Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price: Free
Tiptree Christmas Fair at Tiptree Tea Room and Museum
Join our friends at Tiptree for two days of festive fun at the Tiptree Christmas Fair!
- Dates: November 29 - 30, 2025
- Venue: Factory Hill
- Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price: Free
Explore Essex
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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.