Summer Magic Trail at Danbury Country Park
Add a touch of summer magic to the school holidays with our Summer Magic Trails at the Essex Country Parks...
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Danbury Country Park this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 18 July until Monday 31 August.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth over £85).
Cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
- Download the Summer Magic trail sheet.
- Download the Summer Spotters Guide.
Make a day of it. Pack up a picnic and discover the lakes and ancient woodland. If you're visiting in August, meet us on the meadow for to our Family Wild Wednesday sessions.
*While stocks last.
Event details
Dates
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July 18 - August 31, 2026
Times
10:00am - 4:00pm
Prices
FreeWho for?
Primary School aged children
Where?
Woodhill Road , Chelmsford, Danbury, Essex, England, CM3 4AW
How to book
Simply pick up a free booklet at the start of the trail.
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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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