25 ways to Explore Essex for 2025
From coastal strolls to learning something new, kickstart 2025 with our 25 things to do this New Year.
Kickstart your New Year.
The Explore Essex team have come up with 25 affordable ways to get you out and about in 2025.
Whether it's a coastal stroll, a day out sailing, or discovering heritage gems on your doorstep there's something for everyone to explore in Essex.
View the full list and be inspired!
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The Explorer Pass gives you the opportunity to make the most of the Essex Country Parks across the county, all year round.
Buy a pass in January 2025 using code: NY25 to receive an extra month for free.
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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.
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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:
Woodland Play under five's Forest School: Danbury Country Park
Join us for woodland play sessions, aimed at the under-5's. Activities include forest crafts and building dens.
- Dates:
November 10, 2025- November 17, 2025
- November 24, 2025
- December 1, 2025
- December 8, 2025
- Venue: Danbury Country Park
- Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
- For under 5s
- Price: Now booking for September and November 2025. Six weeks for £51. Sibling discounts available.
Forest School sessions for Home Ed: Danbury Country Park
Aimed at home educated children, this series of six sessions at Danbury Country Park includes nature activities, forest crafts, imagination, physical play and building things.
- Dates:
November 10, 2025- November 17, 2025
- November 24, 2025
- December 1, 2025
- December 8, 2025
- Venue: Danbury Country Park
- Times: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
- Primary School aged children
- Price: Now booking for September 2025. Six weeks for £51. Sibling discounts available.