What’s on this weekend in Essex parks and places

Welcome to the Explore Essex What’s On newsletter with ideas on what to do this weekend to help you get out more. Discover our full 101 Explore Essex tips and activities and how to sign up to our 2020 Challenge here.

Make a Bird Feeder

Keep our feathered friends happy and well-fed this winter.

Join us at Weald Country Park near Brentwood, this Saturday 18 January and make your own bird feeder to take home.

1pm. £6 per person. More and book here.

Forest School

Grab your wellies and come along to Family Forest School at Danbury Country Park on Saturday 18 January. 11am – 2pm. £8 per child. More and book here. Enjoy den building, campfire, rope swing and much more.

Or if you’re looking to keep a preschooler entertained try our Woodland Play Forest School taster session on Monday at Danbury 10am-12pm £8 per child. More and book here.

Take a Winter Woodland Walk

Discover different species of trees and enjoy a walk through beautiful woodlands with this guided walk suitable for all the family at Weald Country Park.

Saturday 18 January, 10.30am-12.30pm. £6 per person. More and book here.

Why not spend the whole day at Weald by having a quick bite to eat at the Wiggly Bush Cafe and then hopping on to ‘Make a Bird Feeder‘ activity at 1pm!

Watch a Cult Classic Film

Grab your complimentary hot drink and popcorn and re-discover this classic sci-fi film starring Harrison Ford and directed by Ridley Scott in the unique central city setting of the Essex Record Office.

The 1980s Blade Runner is set in a dystopian future of Los Angeles of 2019.

Tuesday 21 January, 7pm. £5/ £4 Student and Concession (Over 60’s). More and book here.

Balance Bike Taster Sessions

Discover the perfect way to help your little ones to learn to ride.

Try our FREE taster session with balance bikes leed by a trained professional suitable for under 5’s.

Thorndon (North) County Park, Sunday 19 January. 10-11am. Book to secure your place.

Great Notley Country Park, Monday 20 January. 10-11am. Book to secure your place.

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