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
22 ways to Explore Essex in 2022
Take the 22 for 2022 Explore Essex Challenge
- Dates: January 1 - March 31, 2022
- Times: 8:00am - 11:30pm
- For the whole family
- Price:
Essex Explorer Magazine
Packed full of beautiful photography, seasonal features, recommended reads, recipes, competitions and much more.
- Dates: January 1 - February 28, 2022
- Times: 8:00am - 11:30pm
- For adults
- Price:
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:
- January 24, 2022
- January 31, 2022
- February 7, 2022
- February 21, 2022
- February 28, 2022
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- Venue: Danbury Country Park
- Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
- For under 5s
- Price:
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.