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...
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve
- Colchester
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
The huge expanse of Essex and Suffolk Water's Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve is one of Europe's top wetland sites and a great trip for families ei...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
Jungle Adventure
- Colchester
- Indoor
- Indoor and Soft Play Areas
At Jungle Adventure follow the tracks as you step deep into the jungle. Once inside there is so much to enjoy, fly along the Aerial Glides, whizz dow...
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...
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...
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...
Gosfield Lake Resort
- Halstead
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Gosfield Lake Resort is a private family run leisure park, set in the heart of rural Essex, close to Constable Country and right on the Essex Way. Th...
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...
Castle Park and Gardens
- Colchester
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Castle Park and Gardens is a town centre oasis: terrific to retreat to with the family for an afternoon, featuring loads of things to see and do with...
Jump Street
- Colchester
- Indoor
- Trampoline Parks
Jump Street is an indoor trampoline park with 90 +trampolines, dodgeball courts, basketball hoops, The Bag, The Wall, party rooms and a cafe with fre...
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...
High Woods Country Park
- Colchester
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Covering woodland, marshland, lake and wildflower meadows, High Woods Country Park boasts a wealth of explorable terrain with intriguing nature walks...
Hockley Woods
- Hockley
- Outdoor
- National Parks
Hockley Woods offers no loos, no shops - just a tremendous amount of ancient trees, stunning wild flowers and local wildlife for an old fashioned fam...
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
- Fingringhoe
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Out on the reserve at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve you will find a picnic area, nature trails and bird hides (some easy access) and view-points wi...
Cudmore Grove Country Park
- East Mersea
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
You can start your trip to the Green Flag Awarded Cudmore Grove Country Park with a stop at the Information Room, where information from the Educatio...