Christmas – Winter Wildlife & Other Outdoor Activities

Make the most of the clean winter air with brisk wildlife walks, as well as some festive silliness.

For other ideas take a look at the Festive Fun page, and for full listings see the Things to Do section

BARKING AND DAGENHAM

BASILDON

Barleylands Farm Park

• The Lumiarium

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BRAINTREE

Colne Valley Railway

• Santa Specials: We are pleased to say that Santa is visiting us again this year. We have worked hard with Santa and the Elf and Safety team to ensure that your visit to him will be as enjoyable and safe as we can make it. You will meet Santa in his grotto before travelling on our diesel train to collect your present from Santa’s Toy Shop.

BRENTWOOD

• Santa in the Woods: Mr and Mrs Christmas will be making their annual visit to The Woodlands at Natural Foundations! They have set up a trail through the woodlands to look for the Christmas fairies and elves. You can decorate a biscuit, toast a marshmallow and make something all crafty!!!

• High Ropes Illuminated: Come and experience Essex’s biggest high ropes course after dark. 
• Winter in the forest: Join us for a series of evening sessions and enjoy the forest after dark

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Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre

• Thorndon Christmas Woodland Crafts: Join our festive workshop in the woods and get creative.

CASTLE POINT

 

 

CHELMSFORD

COLCHESTER

• Magic of Christmas: Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities.
• Wreath Making Class: Make your very own Colchester Zoo Christmas wreath!   

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Colmar Farm Riding School

• Christmas Party: Don’t want to drag your little darlings round the shops for those last minute bits? Need some quiet time to finish the present wrapping in peace? Then leave them with us for the day!!

EPPING FOREST

• Epping Ongar Light Fantastic: The experience will feature similar lineside displays. –> LIGHT UP THE LINESIDE WITH THE WINTER EXPERIENCE THAT YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS! 

 

HARLOW

 

HAVERING

 

MALDON

 

REDBRIDGE

 

 

ROCHFORD

SOUTHEND

Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre

• Belfairs Nature Tots Winter Special: Saturday Nature Tots is back for special seasonal Saturday sessions! A pay-as-you-go one off session themed around the current season

TENDRING

 

THURROCK

UTTLESFORD

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We are still gathering events for this year. If you have one to submit, please do so using the button at the top of this page. Thank you