Blog (Parks and Gardens) - Visit Essex

As the summer has arrived, why not pack up your picnic basket and head out for a fun day in the sun? We’ve picked the top picnic spots in Essex to get you started.

Enjoy a weekend of fresh air, local flavours, and community spirit for the Essex Big Picnic! Taking place from 14 - 15 June.

Snowdrop season takes place each year between January and March, and these beautiful white flowers can be found blooming in several spots across Essex. Head out to one of the following places to catch a glimpse of snowdrops in Essex.

Vast open spaces, low lying land and over 2,000 miles of countryside, parks and green spaces and 350 miles of coastline to explore, Essex is perfect for those with a four-legged friend.