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
Woodland Play Forest School at Danbury - cancelled until further notice
- Dates: April 20, 2020
- Venue: Danbury Country Park
- For under 5s
- Price: £48 for the 6 week programme
Home Education Forest School - cancelled until further notice
- Dates: April 20, 2020
- Venue: Danbury Country Park
- Times: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price: £24 special introductory price for 6 week session
Family Forest School at Danbury Country Park 2020 - Cancelled until further notice
- Dates:
- April 25, 2020
- May 23, 2020
- June 20, 2020
- July 11, 2020
- Venue: Danbury Country Park
- Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price: £8 per child
Great Notley Country Park Parkrun - cancelled until further notice.
Free, weekly 5km timed runs.
- Dates: Every Saturday
- Venue: Great Notley Country Park
- Times: 8:45am - 10:00am
- For adults
- Price: Free
Cudmore Grove Country Park Parkrun - cancelled until further notice
Free, weekly 5km timed runs.
- Dates: Every Saturday
- Venue: Cudmore Grove Country Park
- Times: 8:45am - 10:00am
- For adults
- Price: Free
Weald Country Park Parkrun - cancelled until further notice
Free, weekly 5km timed runs.
- Dates: Every Saturday
- Venue: Weald Country Park
- Times: 8:45am - 10:00am
- For adults
- Price: 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.