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It's a great place to walk your dog, picnic by the lake, feed the ducks, go fishing or spot wildlife. There are many activities throughout the year for families and nature enthusiasts, such as riding the model railway, archery and watching model boats. There is an excellent wooden play area for children.
Contact details:
www.explore-essex.com
01708 865628
Meet seven of the characters from the classic stories out on our nature reserve. Test your map reading skills by following our beautifully designed Brambly Hedge map, which is available for £1.00 from the Nature Discovery Centre, and find Wilfred and his fellow Brambly Hedge mice including Primrose, Lord Woodmouse and Lady Woodmouse. Take part in the wildlife quiz as you go around the trail and... Read more
Contact details:
www.essexwt.org.uk
01206 738172
Location:
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EU(Click address to view map)
This pier has it all - Rides, softplay, adventure golf, petrol go karts, arcade, ten pin bowling, seaquarium, sea fishing, evil on sea, Christmas at the pier.
Contact details:
www.clactonpier.co.uk
01255 421115
Location:
The Clacton Pier Company Ltd, 1 North Sea, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 1QX(Click address to view map)
Experience a unique piece of history at the 13th century, Knights Templar Barns, complete with Tudor walled garden and Tiptree tea rooms.
Contact details:
www.explore-essex.com
0333 013 2738
Vouchers much be pre booked before you visit the farm. Check the website for voucher availability and for a list of fruit available. . You must use the containers provided by Lathcoats to reduce the risk of cross contamination. You can reuse these on future visits. *Strawberries *Raspberries *Blackcurrants *Redcurrants *Plums
Contact details:
www.eapples.co.uk
email via their website
01245 353021
We're Go Ape and we're the UK's no.1 forest adventure. The ultimate high rope experience. From tree-to-tree crossings, bouncy nets and all-terrain Segways we have all the adventure boxes ticked. Whether you're a thrill seeker or after quality family fun, come and put a smile on your face, get the wind in your hair and make some memories that will last a lifetime.
Contact details:
goape.co.uk
01603 895500
Facilities include a sand pit play area, play equipment for all ages and abilities, cafe, adiZone multi use ball court, skate ramp, zip-line, a large open grass field (ideal for picnics), water splash pool*, bouncy castle* (*charges apply - open seasonally at weekends and school holidays, dependant on the weather).
Contact details:
www.thurrock.gov.uk
01375 386759
You can spend as little or as long as you like in Hainault Forest Country Park. It covers more than 300 acres, with a fishing lake, FREE Foxburrows Farm, guided walks, bridleways and a Nature Trail. There are plenty of open field areas for picnics, games or dog walking, and you can hire a boat to go out on the lake. Facilities for children are excellent, with a farm and several large play areas to... Read more
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A great place for a family day out. There is so much wildlife to see and experience, both in the woodland and water. There is a café and gift shop, lots of nature walks and route to choose and for the kids, The Wind In The Willows trail with 5 wooden carved characters to discover.
Contact details:
www.essexwt.org.uk
01268 711001
UPDATE: THE PARK AND CAFE ARE OPEN. Harrow Lodge is one of the largest parks in the borough and also one of the most popular due to the facilities provided. The River Ravensbourne cuts a path through the park before entering the first of two large mature lakes, one of which is used for boating. Other facilities include a cafe, 2 playsites with inclusive play equipment and multi-use ball courts (at either end of the park) and tennis courts.
Contact details:
www.havering.gov.uk
email via their website
01708 454135
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