Free drop in activities on The Gruffalo Trail at Thorndon Country Park
Enjoy The Gruffalo themed activities on the trail at Thorndon Country Park this October half term.
Join us in the 'deep dark wood' for The Gruffalo themed fun this October half term!
Our Essex Outdoors Rangers will be delivering themed drop in activities between 10.00am and 2.00pm at Thorndon Country Park on Thursday 29 October.
Make a mouse house, serve a piece of gruffalo crumble, make a snake land art and craft . . .
Enjoy hammocks, slackline and granny's mud kitchen . . .
Explore the trail, cosy up with the Essex Libraries storytime and remember to look out for a winning ticket for lucky dip prizes. And take your selfie with our board and enter the prize draw for more!
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Spooky Magic Trail at Thorndon Country Park
Head to an Essex Country Park this October half term and pick up or download a free Spooky Magic Trail sheet.
- Dates: October 17 - November 1, 2026
- Venue: Thorndon Country Park
- Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Primary School aged children
- Price: Trail is free