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Thorndon Country Park Gruffalo Trail
Nature Trail, free entry
Contact
Thorndon Country Park Gruffalo Trail
Address
The Avenue,
Brentwood,
CM1 1QH
Details
Discover the magic of the Deep Dark Wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing hand-crafted carvings of Gruffalo characters. Starting at Thorndon Country Park, the trail is set within it’s beautiful woodlands.
Based around the popular Gruffalo story, this fun family trail will make memories that will last a lifetime. The trail helps children understand our native woodland and see it as a welcoming place. The Gruffalo Trail takes about 45 minutes. Get a map at the Countryside Centre in Thorndon North - which opens at 9.30am - for 50p. Please keep dogs on a lead and wear wellies!
There is no need to book to do the Gruffalo Trail as a self-guided walk.
(Essex Country Parks has been granted license use of the Gruffalo characters for this purpose by Magic Light Pictures.)
Opening details
Prices
Free entry
Directions
Map reference: TL 706068 Lat: 51.73479 Long: 0.47004
Thorndon Country Park is easily accessible from the A12 or A127 and is situated along the A1023.
Disabled parking is available on site.
Parking: with charge
Nearby
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted