Explore Essex
@ExploreEssex
Explore Essex brings together a unique group of parks and heritage venues, owned by Essex County Council, delivering exciting facilities and events.
Take to the sky this school summer holiday with @SkyRopes. 🧗♂️🌥️🙌 Test your climbing skills and stamina with this fun and affordable activity for all the family. With courses for younger adventurers too what's stopping you? Book your next adventure: explore-essex.com/places-to-go/f…
🌟1 week remaining! 🌟Make this summer memorable with our July Explorer Pass offer! ☀️ Buy an Explorer Pass by the end of this month and get 13 months for the price of 12. Use code: Summer25 at checkout. Visit our website for more details: explore-essex.com/explorer-pass.
Wahoo! #WildWednesdays are back at Danbury Country Park #Essex this August. 🌳🎉👏 Join the Outdoor Learning Team in the meadow from 11am every Wednesday throughout August. 6 August and then on 13, 20 and 27 August. #ForestSchool Find out more: explore-essex.com/whats-on/wild-…
Join us this Thursday (24 July) for The Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage at #CressingTempleBarns. A great day out for anyone interested in archaeology and history. Encounter experts, enjoy kid's activities, re-enactments, talks and more! explore-essex.com/whats-on/festi…
The #BigButterflyCount begins today! 🦋💛🌻 Take part in the nationwide survey and help assess the health of our environment.🌳…erflycount.butterfly-conservation.org Pics: #BrownArgus at #BelhusWoods, #MarbledWhite at #MarshFarm, #CommonBlue at Hadleigh, and #PaintedLady at #Weald 😍
Get the summer holidays off to a magical start with the NEW Summer Trails at the Essex Country Parks and Cressing Temple Barns! 🦋🧚♀️🌳 The creatures need your help. Solve the questions and count up your answers to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass. explore-essex.com/blog/summer-ma…
They're back! 🐐 The #goats have returned to #HadleighCountryPark to carry out their important munching duties. Grazing animals are an important part of Hadleigh's natural land management programme. Can you spot all 26 nannies and kids? Find them to the east of Benfleet Downs.
We're proud to share the news that the #EssexCountryParks have been awarded the #GreenFlag once again for 2025/26! Congratulations #BelhusWoods #CudmoreGrove #Danbury #GreatNotley #Hadleigh #Thorndon and #Weald💚 explore-essex.com/blog/green-fla…
🎉Get ready for a jammed packed summer with our 10 Best Summer Holiday Ideas in Essex blog. Days out don't have to cost the earth. Read our new blog to find ideas to suit all ages and budgets explore-essex.com/blog/best-summ… . 😁 Where will you choose to visit first?
Our Summer Magazine is LIVE ☀️ Get set for a cracking summer with the new heritage special edition of our Essex Explorer Magazine. Features include heritage days out, Essex gems with Great British Railways, magical park trails and more! Read it for free explore-essex.com/magazine/essex…
Our Essex Country Park Rangers have spotted lots of wonderful wildlife this week! They've seen beetles, bees and pollinators flourishing at #BelhusWoods and amphibians at #HadleighPark and #MarshFarm. Visit an Essex Country Park to enjoy the wonders of wildlife for yourself.
There's just under 3 weeks to go until The Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage at #CressingTempleBarns! Join us on Thursday 24 July and discover a fantastic FREE festival for anyone interested in archaeology, history and the heritage of Essex. explore-essex.com/whats-on/festi…
Make this summer memorable with our Explorer Pass offer! ☀️ Buy an #ExplorerPass this July and get 13 months for the price of 12. That's eight parks. One pass. With one month completely free! 👏 Use code: Summer25 at checkout. explore-essex.com/explorer-pass.
Tower at Twenty exhibition on now until 3 August! 🎉 Celebrate 20 years of #JaywickMartelloTower this summer with a range of summer talks and exhibitions. 👏 Find out more about the celebrations happening here 👉explore-essex.com/blog/20-years-…
See what's coming up at #CressingTempleBarns! 😃💜👇 Our unique heritage site Cressing Temple Barns has lots exciting events, walks, talks and fairs happening over the next few months. Visit our website for more information and to book tickets: explore-essex.com/events?when=%7…
Happy #SummerSolstice! 🌞🌼 Today is the longest day of the year and according to the astronomical calendar - it's officially the first day of summer. There's so much fun to be had at the 8 Essex Country Parks, so why not try somewhere new this weekend? explore-essex.com/places-to-go/e…
The pollinators are loving the Essex Country Parks this week 🦋 Look at these stunning photos taken at Belhus Woods and Weald Country Parks.🐝 Thank you to Rangers Rob and Derek and Park Manager Gavin for these incredible pics. Come and visit an Essex Country Park this summer.
This weekend at @essexarchive: Aspects of Anglo-Saxon Essex Join speakers Dr Richard Dolby and Professor Stephen Rippon on Sat 21 June for an update on the site of the Battle of Assandun and 'How ‘Anglo-Saxon’ was the East Saxon Kingdom. Book tickets: explore-essex.com/whats-on/ero-p…
#NationalPicnicWeek is here! 🧺 It's time to gather your friends and family, grab your blankets and baskets, and embrace the great outdoors. Discover the best picnic spots: explore-essex.com/blog/picnickin… BBQs are NOT permitted and we ask visitors to please take any rubbish home.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in Essex and beyond. Celebrate together this Sunday with a trip to an Essex Country Park! Choose your perfect Father’s Day out here: explore-essex.com/places-to-go/o… Picture: #DanburyCountryPark
