Are you looking at things to do in Essex with children this Christmas? Check out these Christmas Trails across Essex!
Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, RM12 6TS
3rd, 10th, 17th December
Drop into the Centre anytime between 10am-12:30pm on the date to collect a trail map and join the festive crafting fun. £5 per child
Belhus Woods, RM15 4XJ
17th December - 2nd January
Santa has lost his reindeer and he needs your help to find the names of his replacements. Have fun in the outdoors following the trail and exploring the park.Purchase your trail guide from the Visitor Centre £2. Booklet includes map, guided trail and some extra reindeer related activities and facts.
Festive Gnome Trail
Great Notley Country Park, CM77 7FS
17th December - 2nd January
Mischievous magical gnomes are hiding in the park, can you find them, what are they up to Purchase your trail guide from the visitor centre for just £2. Booklet includes map, guided trail and some extra Christmas activities.
Abberton Reservoir, CO2 0EU
17th December - 2nd January
Santa's elves have been spotted at Abberton! If you go wandering you might just find the doors to their magical houses. Open it up and answer the question within! Once complete return to the centre and see what presents the elves have left you as a prize. Drop in. £4 per child
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park, CO5 7DN
17th December - 2nd January
A naughty elf has lost all of Father Christmas’s reindeer! Can you help him find them? Find his reindeer and guess their names (not the usual ones!). Once complete return to the centre and see what presents the elves have left you as a prize. Drop in. £3 per child
Hanningfield Reservoir, CM11 1WT
23rd December
Follow a trail through the Wintery Woods looking for the Christmas doors. This trail is suitable for families and children 4 upwards. Drop in. £2 per person.
Thameside, SS17 0RN
17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd December
Your visit will include exclusive group time with Mother Christmas, who will pass on an exciting Christmas gift, craft making, a Christmas Trail and toasting merry marshmallows as well as a complimentary hot drink at the Nature Discovery Centre. £10 per child. Under 2's are free.
Enjoy these Essex Christmas walking trails!
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