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Official home of the Gruffalo Trail in Essex. Explore the tranquil woodlands and let imaginations run wild. Part of Essex County Parks.
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Perfect for dog walkers, families and nature lovers alike. More information: https://hootbio.com/explore-essex

15/10/2026

🧙‍♀️✨ Something wickedly fun is on its way ✨🐈‍⬛

Our FREE Spooky Magic Trail is coming to Thorndon Country Park this October half term!

Witches, werewolves and magical creatures are lurking around the park. Count them as you go, uncover the hidden magic letters, and help the rangers brew up a spell to send them on their way. 🪄✨

Enjoy a day of spellbinding family fun in the great outdoors from Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November. 🍂🎃

Find out more: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/halloween-country-parks

✨ Grab your broomsticks and join us for a wand-erful autumn adventure! 🪄

14/10/2026

🐾🍂 October Pup Stars is here! 🍂🐾

Our Park Pup Star competition is still underway, and we're looking for our October winner!

Does your dog love crunching through autumn leaves, chasing sticks , or enjoying adventures at our amazing park?

Send us your best "pup in the park" photo and you could win a £25 Pets Corner voucher! 🏆

📸 How to enter:
👍 Like this post
🔁 Share it with a friend
🐶 Post a photo in the comments of your dog enjoying an Essex Country Park and tell us why they love visiting

Funny, heart-warming and tail-wagging stories are all welcome! ❤️

Alternatively, email your entry to: 📧 [email protected]

Find out more: 🔗 https://www.explore-essex.com/essex-parks-pup-stars

Good luck to all our four-legged adventurers! 🐶🍁

📸 Photos feature our most recent Pup Star winner and some of the fantastic dogs who've entered the competition so far. Could your pup be our next winner? 🏆🐾

10/10/2026

💚🌳 This , give yourself permission to slow down and spend time outdoors. 🌳💚

Swap screen time for green time. Take a break from the everyday, and reconnect with nature at our beautiful country park.

Whether it's a woodland wander with family, a relaxing stroll with friends or simply taking a moment alone to enjoy the sights and sounds around you. Spending time outdoors can help us reset, recharge and appreciate the simple things.

And remember, nature is here whenever you need it. 💚

Read our 3 Amazing Autumn Walks blog to discover somewhere new this weekend :https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/autumnal-walks

Photos: Thorndon Country Park, Belhus Woods Country Park and Danbury Country Park

02/10/2026

🍄🍂 Have you spotted any fungi at Thorndon Country Park yet?

Autumn is the perfect time to get outdoors and explore, with fascinating mushrooms and fungi beginning to appear across our woodlands and trails.

We've worked with our Rangers to create a FREE spotter's guide featuring some of the different species you might discover during your visit.

From giant puffballs to oyster mushrooms, there's plenty to keep your eyes peeled for on your next walk.

📸 If you find any, we'd love to see your photos in the comments!

Please remember to leave fungi undisturbed, take photographs instead, and help protect these important woodland species. 🧡

🔗 Read the blog and download the spotter's guide: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/explore-the-great-outdoors-this-autumn-and-have-a-fungi-day-out

02/10/2026

*Visitor Notice*
Please be aware, Havering and South Essex Orienteering Club will be hosting an event at Thorndon Country Park on Sunday 4 October and you may notice the car park is busier than usual.

Read more: https://www.orienteering-havoc.co.uk/events

Or plan your visit on our website: https://www.explore-essex.com/thorndon-country-park

01/10/2026

🎃 October is here... and we've got half term covered!

Wondering how to keep the kids entertained this month? From spooky trails and story times to autumn crafts and outdoor adventures, we've rounded up 10 family-friendly activities to help make this October one to remember.

👉 Discover our Top 10 things to do this Halloween and October half-term: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/halloween-country-parks

28/09/2026

🦉 Looking for your next adventure?

Our monthly Explore Essex newsletter is packed with:

📆 Upcoming events
👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Family activities
🌳 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. 💚

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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