Langdon Hill's Country Park

Basildon, Essex

Park

Opening Park: open every day of the year from 8.00am until dusk. Visitor centre: Tuesday–Sunday 9.00am–5.00pm and Bank Holiday Mondays; closed Christmas and Boxing Day.

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Age fit Family-friendly; activities for school children from Key Stage 1 to A-level, a Junior Nature Club for 7–12 year olds, and a Youth Ranger service for 13–16 year olds.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Langdon Hills Country Park and Nature Reserve sit on a 385ft high crescent-shaped hilly ridge extending from Dunton to Vange, giving panoramic views over the Thames Estuary and across to London. It covers 400 acres of meadows, farmland, and modern and ancient woodlands, home to abundant wildlife including over 50 species of breeding birds and 29 species of butterflies. The Essex Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre hosts wildlife activities and offers optics, gifts, toys, books and light refreshments next to a wildlife garden.

When to go

Opening calendar

Park: open every day of the year from 8.00am until dusk. Visitor centre: Tuesday–Sunday 9.00am–5.00pm and Bank Holiday Mondays; closed Christmas and Boxing Day.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

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Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Visitor centreWildlife gardenToiletsThe Haven museum with original 1930s/1940s memorabiliaShop selling optics, gifts, toys and booksLight refreshmentsFootpaths and 18 miles of horse/cycle rides

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