If you are searching for a day out in Essex with the kids, look no further. Essex Country Parks are places to play, get close to nature and make memories that last a lifetime. With interactive play trails and plenty of open space, they are perfect for creating a magical escape for the whole family. Build a den in the woodlands, climb trees, roll down hills, fly a kite or see what you can find hiding in the undergrowth. From wildlife spotting at Marsh Farm to finding the Gruffalo at Thorndon, there is something for everyone at Essex Country Parks.

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Set in 500 acres of beautiful woods and parkland with meadows and ponds, birdlife, fishing and family attractions like the Gruffalo Trail, Thorndon Country Park, Brentwood, is the ideal for a family day out.