Everything you need to know about the Essex Peter Rabbit Trail, based at the Langdon Nature Discovery Centre.
We love the Peter Rabbit character trail at Langdon Nature Discovery Park. There are a series of wooden characters along the trail including all the Peter Rabbit favourites such as Jemima Puddleduck and Benjamin Rabbit.
Where is the Essex Peter Rabbit Trail?
The Peter Rabbit Trail can be found at the Essex Wildlife Trust Langdon nature reserve The address for the Peter Rabbit Trail is:
Langdon Nature Discovery Park
Lower Dunton Road
Basildon
SS16 6EJ
Where to Park for the Peter Rabbit Trail
There is free car parking in the large car park at the Peter Rabbit Trail.
How much does the Peter Rabbit Trail Cost?
Entry to Langdon Nature Reserve and therefore entry to the Peter Rabbit Trail is free. Essex Wildlife Trust welcome donations the wildlife conservation charity. Trail maps cost just £1 at the visitor centre, making this a very cheap day out.
How long does the Peter Rabbit Trail take? The trail takes round 45 minutes to complete. There is a hard pathway around the majority of the trail although it is muddy in places.
Is the Peter Rabbit Trail accessible and buggy friendly? The Peter Rabbit Trail is mainly on hard pathways. However there are sections of the trail that enter grass/wooded areas so may not be accessible for wheelchair users.
What facilities are at the Peter Rabbit Trail?
There is a visitor centre at Langdon Nature Park. Inside the Centre is a cafe, toilets (including accessible and baby change) and gift shop. There are plenty of Peter Rabbit souvenirs in the gift shop including clothes and books.
Is there a playground at the Peter Rabbit Trail?
No, there is not a playground at Langdon Nature Discovery Centre.
What age is it the Peter Rabbit Trail suitable for?
The wooden sculptures are very well done and make good photo opportunities. However, they are not interactive and there are no clues. Older children may not be as interested as younger children. There are several character trails in Essex including those based on Julia Donaldson classics The Gruffalo Party Trail and The Stick Man Trail.
Langdon Nature Discovery Park
The Langdon Nature Reserve is maintained by the Essex Wildlife Trust. The Langdon Nature Discovery Centre is set in a stunning nature reserve of 461 acres which comprises of woodland, meadows, lakes and former plotland gardens.
Is the Peter Rabbit Trail Dog Friendly? We met lots of dogs on our walk. The park is very dog friendly, other than in the visitor centre.
More Trails
If you love character trails, you can check out the Essex Stick Man Trail! There is also an Essex Wind in the Willows Trail at Hanningfield Reservoir, another Essex Wildlife Trust site.
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