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Gruffalo Trail at Thorndon Country Park
Gruffalo Trail at Thorndon Country Park
Guided Tour, free entry
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Contact
Thorndon Country Park
01277 211250
country.parks@essex.gov.uk
www.visitparks.co.uk
email a friendAddress
The Avenue,
Brentwood,
Essex,
CM13 3RZ
Also at this Venue
Thorndon Country Park
Group Visits
Dog Activity TrailEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 3 Aug | Starlight Cinema (Outdoors) - A Star is Born |
| Sat 21 Sep | Starlight Cinema (Outdoors) - The Greatest Showman |
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
Open all the time
Open every day from 8am until dusk. Please check the entrance gate for exact closing times when you visit the park.
Prices
Free entry
Location
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: TQ 605916 Lat: 51.60038 Long: 0.31665
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
Local AccommodationFacilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
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