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
ERO Search Room Tour
- Dates:
February 12, 2020- March 11, 2020
- Venue: Essex Record Office
- Times: 10:00am - 11:00am
- For adults
- Price: £5
Pirates & Princesses Trail
- Dates: February 15 - 23, 2020
- Venue: Thorndon Country Park
- Times: 10:00am - 2:30pm
- For the whole family
- Price: £4 per trail guide to pay on the day
Stick Man Meet and Greet at Weald Country Park
New time added (10am) for 15th and 22nd Feb - book now!
- Dates: 15th, 18th and 22nd February 2020
- Venue: Weald Country Park
- Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- For under 5s
- Price: Free of charge
Cudmore Grove Country Park Parkrun
Free, weekly 5km timed runs.
- Dates: Every Saturday
- Venue: Cudmore Grove Country Park
- Times: 8:45am - 10:00am
- For adults
- Price: Free
Great Notley Country Park Parkrun
Free, weekly 5km timed runs.
- Dates: Every Saturday
- Venue: Great Notley Country Park
- Times: 8:45am - 10:00am
- For adults
- Price: Free
Weald Country Park Parkrun
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.