Kids go FREE this summer at Marsh Farm Country Park
The popular farm attraction plans to celebrate the summer with a credit-crunching offer. Every Monday and Tuesday, visitors will receive one free child entry with every full paying adult (offer applies from Monday 26 July 2010 until Tuesday 7 September 2010, not including bank holiday 30 August). [...]

Essex Country Parks receive seven Green Flag Awards
Essex Country Parks Receive the Green Flag Award for Maintaining the Highest Standard
 
Essex County Council are delighted to announce that they have received the Green Flag Award for seven of their Country Parks.
 
 
The Green Flag Award Scheme recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the [...]

This summer step back in time at Cressing Temple and join children from across the county for a month of Archaeological Digs and Medieval and Tudor Activity Days.
To kick start the summer holidays, budding young archaeologists are invited to get their hands dirty at a special Children’s Archaeological Dig.
Boys and girls aged four -10yrs [...]

On Thursday 26 August theatre goers are invited to enjoy a compelling production of Shakespeare’s final, great poetic comedy ‘The Tempest’ at Cressing Temple’s unique and atmospheric Barley Barn, famously built by the Order of the Knights Templar in the early 13th century.
The Tempest was Shakespeare’s poignant farewell to the stage.  This exciting production tells [...]

The World Cup Final and British Grand Prix are to be shown at Great Notley Country Park on one of the World’s Biggest Outdoor Screens

Excitement is building as the World Cup Final fast approaches, but its not just football fans queuing to see the action; the British Grand Prix is coming to the big screen [...]

The acoustic music scene is flourishing and this summer music lovers can take their pick from a number of great acoustic bands during Cressing Temple’s “Unplugged Session”.Friday 9 July will see the stunning 13th century barns of Cressing Temple showcasing local and regional talent, offering a range of acts with traditional, classical and contemporary influences. [...]

Thousands Turn Out To See England v Germany At Great Notley
World Cup Screening!
 
It was day full of suspense as 2,500 fans gathered at Great Notley Country Park, Braintree on Sunday, to watch England’s gruelling defeat to Germany.
 
Even though England are out, Essex County Council is still at the heart of the world cup [...]

Thorndon Country Park have been working with The Cafe Experience, in just a few months they have recycled enough cups to fill a public swimming pool.
 
The Cafe Experience idea has made it into the final 3 of the Barclays Business Competition and we need your help.  This final part of the competition is about getting [...]

Excitement is building as England prepare to take on Germany this Sunday, in what could be one of the most thrilling football matches in recent years.
 
Essex County Council is at the heart of the world cup action, and is giving football fans the chance to come and support the boys at one of the [...]

Danbury Country Park is getting ready for its annual ‘Challenge Games’, a fun, healthy event which will challenge the mind and body.
 
On Saturday 26 June the ‘Challenge Games’ experience will offer children aged 7-11 the opportunity to take part in a host of activities from cracking codes, beat the clock to building the tallest tower.
 
The [...]