Animal Mysteries Summer Trail at Great Notley Country Park

Help our rangers find the animals hiding in the parks this summer holidays . . .

Head to one of seven Essex Country Parks this school summer holiday, including Great Notley Country Park, and pick up a FREE Animal Mysteries Summer Trail booklet while stocks last, print at home or download the activities straight to your phone.

Help your children find the animals hiding in the parks, count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to win a Colchester Zoo Animal Experience!

Have fun with the selfie board, use the spotter’s guide to see what else you can spy, and make a day of it.

  • Download the Trail to your phone here
  • Print the Trail at home here
  • Print the Summer Spotters Guide here


Part of the Essex Year of Numbers

Event details

Date

July 22 - September 3, 2023

Times

10:00am - 4:00pm

Prices

Free

Who for?

Primary School aged children

Where?

Great Notley Country Park

Braintree, Great Notley, Essex, England, CM77 7FS

How to book

*Car parking charges apply

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Explorer Pass

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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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Family Forest School at Great Notley Country Park

Following the success of Spooky Forest School in 2023, we are pleased to confirm a brand NEW Family Forest School running once a month on Saturdays at Great Notley Country Park.

  • Dates:
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    • June 1, 2024
    • July 6, 2024
    • August 10, 2024
    • September 7, 2024
  • Venue: Great Notley Country Park
  • Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price: £10
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