Family-friendly boat trips in Essex: Essex Outdoors
Get ready to set sail with Essex Outdoors along the River Blackwater.
Get ready to set sail with Essex Outdoors along the River Blackwater. Whether you want to learn the ropes and try your hand at helming or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning surroundings; build your day just how you want it and make family memories to last a lifetime. Pre-booking is essential. Call: 01621 776256.
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Explorer Pass
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Our annual Explore Essex Pass will give you and your family the freedom to explore some of the incredible places and green spaces that Essex has to offer, as many times as you like throughout the year, with free parking at seven country parks, 2 or 1 on Sky Ropes, priority booking on specific events, and 10% discounts at many cafes and visitor centres.
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Autumn Scavenger Hunt
Autumn has arrived and the parks are brimming with colour. See how many of these seasonal sights you can spot on your next trip to an Essex Country Park.
- Dates: September 26 - November 30, 2024
- Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price:
Monster Mysteries Trail at Belhus Woods Country Park
Head to an Essex Country Park this October half term and pick up or download a free Monster Mysteries Trail supported by the Essex Year of Numbers.
- Dates: October 19 - November 3, 2024
- Venue: Belhus Woods Country Park
- Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Primary School aged children
- Price: Trail is free
Monster Mysteries Trail at Cudmore Grove Country Park
Head to an Essex Country Park this October half term and pick up or download a free Monster Mysteries Trail sheet supported by the Essex Year of Numbers.
- Dates: October 19 - November 3, 2024
- Venue: Cudmore Grove Country Park
- Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Primary School aged children
- Price: Trail is free