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High Woods Country Park

High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots. The park provides habitats for thousands of different birds and mammals, including woodland, a lake, wildflower meadows, marshes, hayfields, scrubland, and open spaces (ideal for picnics).

 

  • Finding the Park

    Directions to High Woods Country Park, which lies between Turner Road and Ipswich Road beyond North Station, Colchester.

  • Opening Times, car parks and leaflet

    Download our map, visitor and events leaflets, and find out opening times for the Visitor Centre and car parks.

  • Organising an event

    Events and how to organise an event

  • Getting involved - volunteering

    Find out about lending a hand working with the Countryside Team and become a Volunteer Ranger.

  • Fees and charges

    Fishing, activities and guided walks, environmental education sessions, forest schools and hiring fees and charges 

  • Educational Visits & Forest Schools

    High Woods Country Park provides a variety of habitats for study including woodland, grassland, pasture, scrub and wetland. 

  • Wellness Walks

    Led by fully trained volunteer walk leaders these walks take place every other Friday and Sunday, starting from the Visitor Centre.

  • Walking your dog in the park

    High Woods Country Park is a wonderful place to exercise your dog.

  • Book Events and Activities

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    Horticultural, educational, social and therapeutic services

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  • Fishing in the Park

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