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Discover the Gruffalo Trail, explore the tranquil woodlands, go fishing or birdwatching and let imaginations run wild.
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Perfect for dog walkers, families and nature lovers alike. More information, can be found here: https://hootbio.com/explore-essex

28/09/2026

🦉 Looking for your next adventure?

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🌳 Seasonal trails and walks
🐦 Nature and wildlife updates
⌛ Heritage and talks
🗞️ Exclusive news, offers and competitions

Whether you're planning a woodland walk, a weekend adventure or your next family day out, we've got plenty of inspiration waiting for you.

Come and explore Essex with us. https://www.explore-essex.com/newsletter-subscribe

📩 Sign up today (before the end of September) and receive the October newsletter.

25/09/2026

🌿 Visiting an Essex Country Park or Library soon?

Pick up a copy of the NEW Essex Explorer magazine, now available to collect from visitor centres, cafés and libraries.

Packed with ideas for adventures across the county, this issue explores Essex's magical side, from film locations and folklore to archaeology, nature and stargazing.

It's free to take away and full of inspiration for your next Essex day out.

📖 Can't wait? Read it online: https://www.explore-essex.com/magazine/essex-explorer

23/09/2026

🍂 Happy Autumn Equinox! 🍂

Today marks the official start of autumn (astronomically speaking), when day and night are almost perfectly balanced. ☀️ 🌙

As the trees begin to change and the woodland trails take on rich autumn colours, it's a wonderful time to explore the park's woodlands and open spaces.
Keep an eye out for seasonal wildlife and enjoy the crisp autumn air on your next walk.

Looking for more inspiration for your autumn adventures?

🍁 Discover 3 amazing autumnal walks across Essex: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/autumnal-walks

18/09/2026

🍂🐕 Make the most of September with walkies through Thorndon Country Park.

Explore miles of woodland trails, where cooler days and shady paths make every walk a tail-wagging adventure.

🐶 Find your next favourite dog walk: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/eight-perfect-parks-pooches

Plan your visit. Explore maps, opening times and more on our website: https://www.explore-essex.com/thorndon-country-park

📸 We'd love to see your pups enjoying our park. Enter our Pup Stars competition for a chance to WIN a £25 Pets Corner voucher and the chance to feature in our calendar at the end of the year.
Learn more: https://www.explore-essex.com/essex-parks-pup-stars

Pictures: Pawfect autumn adventures at Thorndon. 🐾

Please visit responsibly and keep dogs on a lead and under control near wildlife. 💚

09/09/2026

🍂 Ahead of , take a journey through centuries of history at Thorndon Country Park.

Once home to a grand Tudor mansion and the influential Petre family, today's parkland still bears the traces of its fascinating past.

Follow our Heritage Trail through ancient woodland and historic landscapes to uncover stories, landmarks and veteran trees along the way.

🔗 Find out more and discover more heritage walks: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-essex-heritage-walks

💚 Plan your visit on our website before heading off: https://www.explore-essex.com/thorndon-country-park

05/09/2026

Visitor Notice
From next week (7 to 11 September), we'll be carrying out important tree safety works at Thorndon North.

You may see large vehicles and equipment in the park and hear more noise than usual.

Please help us keep everyone safe by:
✅ Staying on paths
✅ Following signs
✅ Keeping dogs on leads

☕ The Essex Wildlife Trust café will also be partially closed on 7, 8 and 9 September. The shop will remain open and cold drinks will be available.

Thanks for your patience while we carry out these essential works.

01/09/2026

Happy September 🍁🍂🌤️
Change is in the air this month as children go back to school and college and we enter meteorological autumn.
Embrace the new season with us and enjoy everything the park has to offer.
Remember to check out our new car park closing times for the month (7.30pm) and plan your visit on the website:
https://www.explore-essex.com/thorndon-country-park

27/08/2026

☀️ Need some inspiration for the rest of the summer holidays?

From outdoor adventures and family-friendly trails to fun days out in the fresh air, our latest blog is packed with affordable ways to keep explorers entertained.

💚 Budget-friendly family fun
💚 Outdoor adventures across Essex
💚 Ideas for all ages

👉 Read the blog: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-summer-essex

24/08/2026

📚🌳 Tomorrow: Storytime is coming to Thorndon Country Park!

Join Essex Library Service for FREE storytimes at Thorndon and Weald Country Parks on Tuesday 25 August.

🚐 The Essex Library Service Mobile Library will be at:
📍 Thorndon Country Park : 10.30am to 12.30pm
📍 Weald Country Park : 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Come and meet the team, enjoy some stories, and then explore the parks. Don't forget to take part in our Summer Magic and Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler-themed trails too!

Bring your library card to borrow some fantastic books to enjoy in the great outdoors. Not a library member yet? Why not sign up on the day?

21/08/2026

🐾 Could your dog be our August Park Pup Star? 🐾

We've loved seeing all your fabulous furry friends enjoying Essex Country Parks this summer, and now we're looking for our next canine champion! 🐶💚

Think your pooch has what it takes?

🏆 The winner will receive:
🎁 A £25 Pets Corner voucher
📅 A chance to feature in our end-of-year Park Pup Star calendar

How to enter: 👍 Like this post
📲 Share it with fellow dog lovers
📸 Post a photo in the comments of your dog enjoying one of the Essex Country Parks

Or email your entry to: 📧 [email protected]

We'd also love to hear your favourite park adventures and tail-wagging stories! 🐕

Entries are open now, so get snapping and show us your park-loving pups! 🐾

👉 Full details and T&Cs: https://www.explore-essex.com/essex-parks-pup-stars

📸 Some of our fantastic July entries. 🫶🏻

Dogs Trust Pets Corner

Address

Thorndon Country Park, The Avenue
Brentwood
CM133RZ

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01277 211250

Website

https://www.explore-essex.com/places-to-go/find-whats-near-me/thorndon-country-park

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