Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park
Braintree, Essex
About Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park
Finding something that’s fun for teenagers as well as toddlers can be a real challenge! More often than not, you’re pleasing one at the expense of the other however not at Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park!
This country park and play trail covers 100 acres of open space and features a 1.2km play trail with a giant seesaw, climbing forest, tyre swings, sand pits, rope climbers, slides and forts. Bigger children can fly like their favourite super hero characters on the sky ropes, while the little ones make the most of the water play area!
Make the most of the space and go explore on a bike, a horse or just your own two feet! There are lakes for fishing, fields to play football or fly a kite in and plenty of room for picnics!
Ideal for all ages to explore!
- Open 08:00 to dusk
- Dogs allowed
- Car parking charges apply
Opening Times
Park
Monday to Sunday 08:00 - dusk
Sky Ropes
Summer: Saturday to Sunday 11:00 - 16:30
Winter: Saturday to Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
The Discovery Centre
Summer: Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Winter: Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 15:00
Pricing & Tickets
Free admission to Park
General Admission (Sky Ropes)
Adults: £10.00
Kids: £4.00
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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