Animal Mysteries Festive Trail at Cressing Temple Barns
Enjoy this festive trail funded by the Year of Numbers.
Pick up* or download a free Animal Mysteries Trail this festive season.
Find and count the winter animals hiding in the park and discover the magic number to enter our prize draw to win an Explorer Pass!
Wrap up warm and enjoy a run around in the fresh air, take our winter scavenger hunt, and enjoy the extra activities at home.
The site is open from 8am to 4.30pm. Plan your visit to Cressing Temple Barns. Car parking charges apply.
- Download the trail to your phone
- Print the trail at home
- Print our Festive Mysteries sheet at home
- Print our Festive Activities at home
Supported by Essex Year of Numbers.
*While stocks last
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