Monster Mysteries Trail at Great Notley Country Park
Head to an Essex Country Park this October half term and pick up or download a free Monster Mysteries Trail sheet supported by the Essex Year of Numbers.
There are a number of spooky monsters and curious creatures lurking in our park. Can you find and count them to help our rangers complete the spell to send the monsters home?
Pick up or download a free Monster Mysteries Trail sheet and have some spooktacular monster fun this Halloween.
When you've completed the trail, count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Take your trail sheet home to complete the spooky activities.
- FREE trail sheets will be available to pick up from the café - whilst stocks last!
- You an also download the trail as a PDF to your phone
- Or print at home
Dress up in your favourite costume and have a fang-tastic time!
This trail is supported by the Essex Year of Numbers.
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