Read, Count and Explore at Great Notley Country Park

Join us and Essex Libraries for free family fun this summer holiday

Come and join us for FREE* family fun at the Essex Country Parks this summer and ‘Read, Count and Explore in the Parks’ this school holiday.

Enjoy story times and sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge with Essex Libraries, take part in drop-in craft sessions with ACL and our Park Rangers.

Pick up an Animal Mysteries Summer Trail booklet, borrow a Read and Count Under a Tree book bag, and much more.

Bring a blanket and join the teddy bear’s picnic!

Running from 10am to 2pm at various Essex Country Parks from Monday 31 July to Friday 11 August.

These events are part of the Essex County Council Year of Numbers initiative and Year of Reading legacy.

Event details

Date

August 11, 2023

Times

10:00am - 2:00pm

Prices

Free

Who for?

Primary School aged children

Where?

Great Notley Country Park

Braintree, Great Notley, Essex, England, CM77 7FS

How to book

*Car parking charges apply

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Explorer Pass

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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Family Forest School at Great Notley Country Park

Following the success of Spooky Forest School in 2023, we are pleased to confirm a brand NEW Family Forest School running once a month on Saturdays at Great Notley Country Park.

  • Dates:
    • May 18, 2024
    • June 1, 2024
    • July 6, 2024
    • August 10, 2024
    • September 7, 2024
  • Venue: Great Notley Country Park
  • Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price: £10
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