Thorndon Country Park
Telephone: 01277 232944
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Opening: Daily (except Christmas Day) 10.00am - 5.00pm during the summer, 10.00am until dusk in the winter.
Address: Thorndon Park North, The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZ
Grid ref: TQ 605 915 (click for O/S map)
Few areas offer such variety as Thorndon Park and its surroundings. Ancient woodland and historic deer parks lie close alongside recently planted woodland and a landscape of small pastures, while nearby is the high forest of Hartswood and former common land.
Thorndon Country Park is in two parts, the northern section on a gravel ridge and the southern part on clay soil lower down. The two parts are now linked by Old Thorndon Pastures, which is farmland that has been restored to a traditional farming landscape with small hedged fields, grazed by cattle.
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Booking is essential for most centre events, so make sure you call or visit the centre in advance to avoid disappointment. Please note there is a £2.00 per day parking charge that goes toward the maintenance of the park.
Thu 1st Jul 2010 9:00-16:00 Childrens Birthday Parties at Thorndon For a childrens birthday party with a difference phone 01277 232944. Themes include Indiana Jones, Dinosaurs, Pond Dipping, Bug Hunts, Den Building and lots more. Location: Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Sat 10th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Sun 11th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Mon 12th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Tue 13th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Wed 14th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Thu 15th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Fri 16th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Sat 17th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Sun 18th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Mon 19th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Tue 20th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Wed 21st Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Thu 22nd Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Fri 23rd Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre 10:45-12:45 kite making ECC Event. Make your own kite and fly it in the best place in Essex. Pre-booking essential, contact 01277 211250 for more details and to book. Thorndon Park South. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Sat 24th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Sun 25th Jul 2010 10:00-17:00 Art Exhibition Long established and popular exhibition of over 300 pictures for sale from local artists. Portfolios from £10. Donation requested. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Tue 27th Jul 2010 10:30-12:30 Family Nature Day Make for cover! Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Family Nature Day Creature Safari Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Wed 28th Jul 2010 10:30-12:30 Knights Princesses Dragons Quest ECC Event. Pick up a secret map and lead yourselves through the woods. Solve the riddles about magical long a go times. Collect a prize at the end. Suitable for accompanied children ages 3 to 8 years. Pre-booking essential, contact 01277 211250 for more details and to book. Cost £3.00 per child. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Thu 29th Jul 2010 10:30-14:30 Wildlife Discovery Day 1 Smorgasbord !! A mixture of outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. You will need a packed lunch and suitable clothing.pre-booking essential. Donation £10.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Tue 3rd Aug 2010 10:30-14:30 Wildlife Discovery Day 2 Smorgasbord !! A mixture of outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. You will need a packed lunch and suitable clothing.pre-booking essential. Donation £10.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Wed 4th Aug 2010 10:00-12:00 Caterpillar Club August am Two hours of fun and games in the Park for pre-school children and their families. Pre booking essential. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
11:00-13:00 The Happy Unbirthday Party ECC Event. Come and celebrate your unbirthday in the woods at Thorndon Park South. Fun and games, singing, balloons the works! And a present to take away! Suitable for accompanied children over the age of 3 years. Pre-booking and payment essential, contact 01277 211250 for more details and to book. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Caterpillar Club August pm Two hours of fun and games in the Park for pre-school children and their families. Pre booking essential. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Thu 5th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Family Nature Day The Challenge Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 The Challenge Family Nature Day Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Fri 6th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 I'm a kid get me out of here! ECC Event. Follow bushcraft expert Roy Spears' tips and pointers to learn how to survive in the wild. A self led trail with a prize at the end. Suitable for families, come in explorer costume! Pre-booking essential, contact 01277 211259 and meet a the Pavilion Cafe at Thorndon Park South. Cost £3.00 per child. Sat 7th Aug 2010 14:00-16:00 Grub Club Two hours of themed fun in the woods for accompanied children ages 5 to 7 years. Pre-booking essential, donation £5.00 per child. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Tue 10th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Family Nature Day Am I lost yet? Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Am I lost yet? Family Nature Day Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Wed 11th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Pirate and Princess Treasure Trail ECC Event. Pick up a treasure map and lead yourselves through the woods, follow the clues, answer the riddles and you can collect a prize at the end. Suitable for accompanied children aged between 3 and 8. Pre-booking essential, contact 01277 211250 for more details or to book. Meet at the Pavilion Cafe at Thorndon Park South. Cost £3.00 per child. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Thu 12th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Family Nature Day Den Challenge Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Den Challenge Family Nature Day Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Fri 13th Aug 2010 11:00-12:30 Explorers and Adventurers ECC Event. An exciting adventure in the woods learning about famous explorers and adventurers. Suitable for accompanied children aged 4+. Come in costume! Pre-booking and payment essential, contact 01277 211250 for more details and to book. Meet at the Pavilion Cafe, Thorndon Park South. Cost £5.00 per child. 19:30-21:30 Nightwatcher A family evening out with fun and games about bats, moths and owls.suitable for children aged 5 and over. Pre booking essential. Thorndon south. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Sun 15th Aug 2010 13:30-16:30 Buzzin Stuff Discover the wonderful world of bees in the UK and what it takes to become a bee keeper. Our tutor for the day is local expert Pat Allen who also keeps the hives here at Thorndon. Pre-booking is essential, unsuitable for children, donation £6.00 per person please. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Mon 16th Aug 2010 11:00-13:00 Bushcraft firelighting ECC Event. Learn the techniques of firelighting bushcraft style. Can you get flames with just one match? Suitable for families, pre-booking essential, contact 01277 211250 for more details and to book. Cost, £4.00 per child. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Tue 17th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Family Nature Day Critter Safari Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Critter Safari Family Nature Day Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Wed 18th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Wild west trail ECC Event. Pick up a pioneer guide and lead yourselves through the woods. Answer the questions about wild times in the wild west. Collect a prize at the end. Suitable for accompanied children aged between 3 and 8 years. Come in costume! Pre-booking essential, contact 01277 211250 for more details or to book. Meet at the Pavilion Cafe, Thorndon Park South, cost £3.00 per child. Thu 19th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Family Nature Day Jurassic Thorndon Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Fri 20th Aug 2010 11:00-12:30 Teddies in their dens ECC Event. Bring your teddy for an adventure in the woods making mine dens, with games and stories. Suitable for ages 3+. Pre-booking essential, contact 01277 211250 for more details and to book. Meet at the Pavilion Cafe at Thorndon Park South. Cost £4.00 per child. Sun 22nd Aug 2010 10:30-16:00 Herb Walk A one day workshop looking at herbs for your health. Tutor is Sue Koton, a fully qualified medical herbalist. Donation £20-00 per person, places are limited. Pre-booking and payment essential. For more information please telephone 01277 232944 or email: susannee@essexwt.org.uk Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Tue 24th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Family Nature Day Follow that sign !! Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
10:30-14:30 Wildlife Discovery Day 3 Smorgasbord !! A mixture of outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. You will need a packed lunch and suitable clothing.pre-booking essential. Donation £10.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Follow that sign !! Family Nature Day Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Wed 25th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Sheerluck Holmes and Dr Watsit the case of the kidnapped ranger ECC Event. Are you a super sleuth? Follow the arrows and lead yourselves through the woods, work on the clues to solve the case and collect a prize at the end. Suitable for families, pre-booking essential, contact 01277 211250 for more details and to book. Meet at the Pavilion Cafe, Thorndon Park South. Cost £3.00 per child. Thu 26th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Family Nature Day I will survive! Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 I will survive! Family Nature Day Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Fri 27th Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Storytelling adventure walk ECC Event. Experience a journey through the woods where you can listen to stories and create your own. Pre-booking and payment essential, contact 01277 211250 for more details and to book. Cost £4.00 per child. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Tue 31st Aug 2010 10:30-12:30 Family Nature Day Arty time Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Arty time Family Nature Day Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Wed 1st Sep 2010 10:00-12:00 Caterpillar Club September am Two hours of fun and games in the Park for pre-school children and their families. Pre booking essential. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Caterpillar Club September pm Two hours of fun and games in the Park for pre-school children and their families. Pre booking essential. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Thu 2nd Sep 2010 10:30-14:30 Wildlife Discovery Day 4 Smorgasbord !! A mixture of outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. You will need a packed lunch and suitable clothing.pre-booking essential. Donation £10.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Sat 4th Sep 2010 10:00-16:00 Photography Day Course September Learn how to get the very best from your camera. Tutor Daniel Bridge, for more information www.danielbridge.co.uk Pre booking essential. Donation £35.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Sun 19th Sep 2010 10:00-16:00 Badger Day Course Find out about one of our most elusive mammals on this fascinating course with local expert Don Hunford. Pre-booking essential. Donation £20.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Wed 6th Oct 2010 10:00-12:00 Caterpillar Club October am Two hours of fun and games in the Park for pre-school children and their families. Pre booking essential. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Caterpillar Club October pm Two hours of fun and games in the Park for pre-school children and their families. Pre booking essential. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Sun 24th Oct 2010 10:00-16:00 Macro photography course at Thorndon Close up photography with Daniel Bridge, for more information go to www.danielbridge.co.uk. Pre-booking essential. Donation £35.00 per person. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Sat 30th Oct 2010 10:00-16:00 Family Halloween Fun Themed fun for all the family including a walk in the park in the dark. Suitable for under 7's and their families. Pre-booking essential. Donation £4.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Wed 3rd Nov 2010 10:00-12:00 Caterpillar Club November am Two hours of fun and games in the Park for pre-school children and their families. Pre booking essential. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Caterpillar Club November pm Two hours of fun and games in the Park for pre-school children and their families. Pre booking essential. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Fri 19th Nov 2010 19:00-21:00 Campfire Night Songs and stories around the fire with a sweet treat for all. Donation £3.50 per person or £10 for a family of 4. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre Sun 28th Nov 2010 10:00-16:00 Christmas Fayre at Thorndon Craft items, tombola, lucky dip, home made cakes, childrens activities and face painting, come along for a festive atmosphere in a relaxed setting and perhaps find an unusual gift idea or two! Please telephone the visitor centre for more information. Free event. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
Wed 1st Dec 2010 10:00-12:00 Caterpillar Club December am Two hours of fun and games in the Park for pre-school children and their families. Pre booking essential. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Caterpillar Club December pm Two hours of fun and games in the Park for pre-school children and their families. Pre booking essential. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
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