Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park | Day Out With The Kids

    COVID-19 Update

    Many attractions are still closed, while others may have opened with social distancing in place. Please always check directly with the venue first before visiting.

    See our list of attractions that have re-opened

    Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park

    • Girl on swing in playground at Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park in Braintree
    • Family picnicking at Great Notley Discovery centre and Park in Braintree
    • Sky Ropes course at at Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park in Braintree
    • Boy playing at Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park in Braintree
    • Kids on Adventure Playground at Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park in Braintree
    • Lake at Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park in Braintree
    1/6
    • Braintree
    • Outdoor
    • All Ages
    • Parks and Playgrounds, High Ropes Courses

    Attraction Information

    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
    club logo

    Join our membership

    • Save money on great days out
    • £1 for 30 days - cancel anytime
    • Do more for less
    Try it for £1

    Opening hours

    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

    Free admission to Park

    General Admission (Sky Ropes)
    Adults: £10.00
    Kids: £4.00

    Travel & Contact Information

    Address

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

    Phone number

    03330 132900

    Map

    Website

    Click here to visit Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park's website.

    FAQ & Additional Information

    Yes, there is parking onsite.

    Car Park
    30 minutes: £1.00
    Up to 1 hour: £2.00
    Up to 2 hours: £3.00
    Up to 3 hours: £4.00
    Over 3 hours: £5.00

    Yes, there are toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.

    Summer
    Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

    Winter
    Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 15:00

    Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

    Yes, you can bring a picnic.

    Yes, there is an onsite restaurant and snacks are available.

    Cafe
    Monday to Sunday 09:30 - 16:00

    Yes, Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.

    Yes, Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park have stated they are pushchair friendly.

    Dogs are welcome

    More Fun Places to Visit in Braintree

    attractions redesign