
Chelmer Park
- Chelmsford
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Chelmer Park offers a generously sized adventure play area at it's heart with loads of play equipment for 3 to 12 year olds and outdoor gym equipment...

Baddow Hall Park
- Chelmsford
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
The highlight of Baddow Hall Park is the new BMX track, with circular run and varying grades of slope and slalom, it's great for kids who love biking...

Hylands House and Park
- Chelmsford
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Stately Homes and Gardens
Hylands House and Park has plenty for the family to enjoy, with 574 acres of parkland, including recreational ancient woodland, grassland, lakes, pon...

Brook End Gardens
- Chelmsford
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
The Green Flag Awarded Brook End Gardens is a simple but pleasing community greenspace ideal for wending away summer afternoons with the kids. There'...

The Wind in The Willows Sculpture Trail
- Billericay
- Outdoor
- Tours and River Cruises
If your kids love The Wind in the Willows, take them to Hanningfield Reservoir and bring their favourite story to life with the Wind in the Willows s...

Admirals Park
- Chelmsford
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Admirals Park is linked with Tower Gardens and the adjoining West Park, covering an area of approximately 30 hectares and a wonderfully disparate var...

Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park
- South Woodham Ferrers
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Children's Farms
Cute critters, action-packed activities, magic shows and more? Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park really pulls out all the stops, so make sure you brin...

Barleylands Farm Park
- Billericay
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Children's Farms
Barleylands Farm Park is a popular place for schools, as it knows exactly how to bring the curriculum to life with their award winning themed days. T...
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Promenade Park
- Maldon
- Outdoor
- National Parks
Promenade Park is the District's most popular park and has undergone a major refurbishment programme in recent years. Promenade Park offers the follo...
Wat Tyler Country Park
- Basildon
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Wat Tyler Country Park covers an area of 125 acres within the South Essex Marsh area and contains a variety of habitats and a rich diversity of speci...

King Georges Playing Fields
- Brentwood
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Amongst other things the under-titled King Georges Playing Fields features a really unique garden designed for the blind, with many specially selecte...

Thorndon Country Park
- Brentwood
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Thorndon Country Park contains rare areas of heathland which are being carefully managed and restored in the most traditional and effective manner: b...

Weald Country Park
- Brentwood
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Weald Country Park offers an idyllic day out alongside nature, and although there are no physical play facilities there are still plenty of things to...

Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park
- Braintree
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
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 th...

Blake House Craft Centre
- Braintree
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Arts and Crafts
There's plenty to do at Blake House Craft Centre starting with an excellent 9 hole miniature golf course with kid friendly features including fun ram...

Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens
- Braintree
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens has 5 acres of formal public gardens incorporating some 250 trees so it's a lovely green space for a family outi...

Thames Chase Forest Centre
- Upminster
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Fancy an educational day out with the kids? Venture into the scenic nature surroundings of Thames Chase Visitor Centre, and introduce your little on...

Thurrock Thameside Nature Park
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Pull on your wellies and get the dogs in the car. Thurrock Thameside Nature Park is the perfect spot for a muddy Sunday walk. This former landfill ha...

Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
- Havering-atte-Bower
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre offers a warm welcome and a great opportunity to learn about the wildlife that can be found in the surrounding park. Thi...
Grays Beach Riverside Park
- Grays
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Tucked away by an Essex riverfront there is an ancient pirate’s bounty waiting to be unearthed by your family at Grays Beach Riverside Park. Beached...