Free Wetland Trail for all the family at Danbury Country Park

Enjoy our FREE trail this February half term with the family, and discover fascinating facts about wetlands along the way!

We’ve got just the thing for you and your kids this February half term holiday.

Head to Danbury Country Park Lakes car park and turn your kids into mini explorers. Follow the route (loosely marked in the booklets), chase through trees, linger around the lakes and zoom across the meadows.

Hunt the trail markers and find the letters to make the mystery word.

Discover fun and fascinating facts about wetlands and wildlife, and see what you can spot along the way.

Take a picnic and make a day of it. Enjoy the extra activities which include a word search and maze.

Copies of the trail booklet available from the holder near the Lakes car park while stocks last.

Download a digital version to your phone or print at home.

Enter the selfie competition to win a minibeast explorer kit.

*Booklet and trail brought to you by the Essex County Council Floods Team.

Event details

Date

February 17 - March 3, 2024

Times

10:00am - 4:00pm

Prices

Free

Who for?

Primary School aged children

Where?

Danbury Country Park

Woodhill Road , Chelmsford, Danbury, Essex, England, CM3 4AW

Please note

Copies of the trail booklet available at the park near the Lakes car park while stocks last.

Download to your phone or print at home here.

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