We’re changing our name! plus Christmas activities and events

Visit Parks is changing its name!

We wanted to let you know that our name is changing to Explore Essex and we have a brand-new logo to match.

Explore Essex brings together the Essex country parks and heritage venues which are owned by Essex County Council. Our mission is to deliver a broad range of exciting facilities and events for you, the people of Essex.

We’ll still be bringing you updates from the parks, as well as other seasonal news and competitions, and a new website. In your next newsletter we’ll be bringing you January Sale offers and New Year tips.

For now, have a wonderful Christmas, keep warm, but remember to still get out and enjoy your green spaces!

Spread a little Christmas magic

Father Christmas at Cressing Temple Barns

For those of you looking for festive activities to entertain the family there is limited availability at the magical Christmas experience at Cressing Temple Barns near Witham.

Twilight slots between 4.30 – 6.00pm are still available at the weekends, and there are spaces on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 December, as well as Christmas Eve!

Meet Father Christmas, his elves and reindeer, plus make a Christmas bauble, play games in the marquee and complete the gingerbread man trail. Make sure to wrap up warm!

Find out more and book now.

Events and activities

Recommended for you

Check out our upcoming activities below, from kidding about in the parks to Christmas craft, we’ve got something for everyone.

Now until 2 Jan 2020 Christmas Cracker Trail at Thorndon South County Park, buy your trail from the Forest Café between 10am  – 2.30pm

December 19 The Big Winter Bird Feed at Danbury Country Park – just turn up

December 23 10am-12pm Create your own Christmas table top decoration at Great Notley – book online here

We hope to see you at one of our parks and places very soon.

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