If you are visiting Walton-on-the-Naze I highly recommend a playground stop at The Bath House Meadow Playground. The best playground in...

Another great playground located close to one of our beautiful Essex beaches! This playground is located a short walk from West Mersea...

Wickford Memorial Park is just wonderful! The park has a great playground suit for all ages, a cafe and wonderfully maintained gardens...

The Victoria Park playground has a brilliant, unique space/astronaut theme! Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on the Victoria...

Runwell Park is good for children of all ages! There are two great play areas close to each other and a car park with free parking. Where...

If you are looking for a quiet beach, head to East Beach, Shoebury. 📍Address East Beach Shoeburyness SS3 9AB 🅿️ Parking Southend...

The Southend-on-Sea Beach Playground Guide Who doesn't love a visit to the British seaside? There are many beaches surrounding...

A pirate ship themed play area, overlooked by a great cafe! Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on Broomfield Park Playground...

A nautical, brightly coloured playground close to Shoebury Beach Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on Shoebury Common Where is...

Chappel Viaduct is an impressive structure. The Viaduct was built in 1849 and is a Grade II listed building. It is a great spot for a day...

The playground is small and basic but it's so well located and is perfect for keeping children interested during a beach walk. 📍Jubilee...

If you like a park with some history, the impressive Coalhouse Fort was built in the 19th century to protect the Thames Estuary. The Fort...

As the name suggests, these gardens and playground surround Leigh-on-Sea library. A sweet spot, just the highstreet with lovely views...

Hardie Park is a real community hub. The cafe is open 7 days a week and is volunteer run. Inside you can find toilets. A community food...

High Woods Country Park is perfect for walking due to the wonderful meadows, lakes and woodlands. Highwoods Country Park also has nature...

Stoke by Nayland playground is a local play area with playing fields and a good playground, with some boot themed play equipment. The...

This Forestry England park has so much going on and is great for families. There is a brand new inclusive play area opening at Thames...

The Essex Wildlife Trust Nature Discovery Visitor Centre at Bedfords Park is lovely. There is a cafe serving hot and cold food and shop...

In January 2025 Wings Cafe Announced its Closure - thanks for the memories Wings! What makes this place really special is that you can...

Thorney Bay beach is a small, sandy beach cove area. There is a pathway surrounding the cove, making it accessible and buggy friendly....