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Christmas Trails in Essex

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

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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