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Fabulous Fun, Free February Events

Colchester Borough Council invites you to come and join in its range of fantastic free parks events this month. There is something for all the family that will give you a chance to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the wonderful surroundings in Colchester's award winning woodland.

BIG Garden Volunteering

Date: Monday: 6, 13, 20, 27 and Thursday 2, 9, 16 February

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: High Woods Country Park

Cost: FREE

Discover the health benefits and pleasure of growing organic fruit and vegetables in a sustainable way. Join the Community Gardener in the BIG Garden at High Woods Country Park

Further information Meet at the Visitor Centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 01206 855287 for details

Toddle Waddle

Date: Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 February

Time: 11am - 12 noon

Location: High Woods Country Park

Cost: FREE

A led walk for Mums / Dads / Carers and their tots through the beautiful Colchester woodland. 

Further information Meet at the Visitor Centre, off Turner Road, Colchester at 11am. Free tea and coffee afterwards .Call 01206 853588 for more

Saturday BIG Garden Volunteering

Date: Saturday 4 and 18 February

Time: 11am - 3pm

Location: High Woods Country Park

Cost: FREE

Discover the health benefits and pleasure of growing organic fruit and vegetables in a sustainable way. Join the Community Gardener in the BIG Garden at High Woods Country Park. 

Further information Meet at the Visitor Centre.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 01206 855287 for details.

Sunday Stroll

Date: Sunday 5 and 19February

Time: 11am - 12 noon

Location: High Woods Country Park

Cost: FREE

A three mile Ranger led walk through the Country Park on varying terrain. 

Further information:

  • Meet at the Visitor Centre, off Turner Road, Colchester at 11am 
  • Free tea and coffee afterwards
  • Call 01206 853588 for more details

Friday Health Walk

Date: Friday 10 and 24February

Time: 11am - 12 noon

Location: High Woods Country Park

Cost: FREE

Led by trained Health Walk leaders, an ideal way to improve fitness or mobility in a sociable atmosphere. The walk follows a one mile circuit which can be repeated for those who want to walk further. 

Further information:

  • Meet at the Visitor Centre, off Turner Road at 11am
  • Tea and coffee afterwards
  • Call 01206 853588 for more details