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Things to do in Westwood Park, Essex

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Westwood Park, Essex.

The Great Outdoors in Westwood Park

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Westwood Park.

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Westhouse Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust

Wander through the ancient trees, passing by idyllic ponds and woodland flowers that fill this little pocket of nature

Iron Latch Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust

This little pocket of woodland holds a number of treasures, with Nightingales and Glow-worms all coming out to display in the spring and summer

Lexden Gathering Grounds Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust

Why not visit this beautiful wooded reserve filled with spring flowers, butterflies and foraging mammals

Sergeants Orchard Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust

With trees covered in apples and grasses full of wildflowers, make sure to visit this little slice of picturesque countryside

Roman River Valley Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust

Stroll along the banks of the Roman River in one of the best preserved river valleys in Essex, passing under swaying willow trees and into the peaceful woodland

Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park | Essex Wildlife Trust

A wetland site of international importance for wildfowl. Up to 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visit each year. Excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.

Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust

A beautiful mosaic habitat, Cockaynes Wood is situated in an area which was once extensively used for sand and gravel extraction and now supports a whole array of amazing wildlife

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park | Essex Wildlife Trust

Fingringhoe Wick was Essex Wildlife Trust's first nature reserve (1961), some years later it was where the Trust opened their first visitor centre. Sixty years on visitors are still coming to see this magical place. Set in a spectacular position overlooking the Colne Estuary the reserve offers a sense of real peace and quiet and a chance to escape from it all.

Brookes Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust

Step into this wonderful pocket of ancient woodland and meadows, filled with wildflowers in spring and butterflies in summer

Oxley Meadow Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust

Experience the wonder of up to 75,000 Green-winged Orchids in this small meadow nature reserve

Abbotts Hall | Essex Wildlife Trust

A 700-acre nature reserve and the head office of Essex Wildlife Trust, situated on the Blackwater Estuary. The site demonstrates a successful coastal realignment project and is in the process of being 're-wilded' after a long history of being a working farm.

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History and Heritage in Westwood Park

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Westwood Park.

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Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove | English Heritage

The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum – pre-Roman Colchester.

St John's Abbey Gate | English Heritage

This pinnacled gatehouse, elaborately decorated in East Anglian 'flushwork', is the sole survivor of the wealthy Benedictine abbey of St John.

Colchester, St Botolph's Priory | English Heritage

The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded in c.1100 and an impressive example of early Norman architecture.

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The Arts in Westwood Park

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 10 miles of Westwood Park.

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East Anglian Railway Museum

Roman Circus Visitor Centre

Official website of the Colchester based trust founded in 1965 to research and promote the archaeology of Colchester.

Gainsborough's House

The museum and art gallery at the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough in Sudbury, Suffolk, UK. For news, upcoming exhibitions, opening times and more.

Little Hall

Little Hall Lavenham is a 14th Century hall house that in the 20th century was the home of the Gayer-Anderson twins. It is now owned by the Suffolk Building ...

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