Family-friendly boat trips in Essex: Essex Outdoors
Get ready to set sail with Essex Outdoors along the River Blackwater.
Get ready to set sail with Essex Outdoors along the River Blackwater. Whether you want to learn the ropes and try your hand at helming or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning surroundings; build your day just how you want it and make family memories to last a lifetime. Pre-booking is essential. Call: 01621 776256.
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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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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:
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*
Festive Fairy Door Trail at Cressing Temple Barns
Enjoy this free family trail at Cressing Temple Barns this festive season.
- Dates: November 29, 2025 - January 3, 2026
- Venue: Cressing Temple Barns
- Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Primary School aged children
- Price: Free*