Essex Explorer Magazine
Packed full of beautiful photography, seasonal features, recommended reads, recipes, competitions and much more.
Read Essex Explorer magazine for seasonal and inspirational activities, tips and features.
Explore Belhus Woods Country Park and uncover its rich history, fill your diary with a diverse selection of Essex-based events, discover how to prepare your garden for spring, cosy up with our recommended reads for 2021 and 2022, tantalise your taste buds with vegetarian Tiptree Tea Rooms recipes and much more! Why not take a look at our 22 tips for 2022 to help you get out and about in Essex this winter?
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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.
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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:
The Lock Climbing Wall: Give it a go sessions (Adults)
If you want to see what all the fuss is about and want to try climbing for the first time, then this is the course for you. No experience required, just a desire to give it a go!
- Dates:
- November 27, 2025
- December 18, 2025
- Venue: Essex Outdoors Harlow
- Times: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- For adults
- Price: £24.00 (course fee includes all tuition and kit hire).
Stick Man Sculpture Trail and Colouring Competition at Weald Country Park
Come and enjoy the The Stick Man sculpture trail this winter at Weald Country Park.
- Dates: November 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026
- Venue: Weald Country Park
- Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price: Free*