Local COVID alert level: high
Colchester is currently defined as a 'high risk' coronavirus alert level. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will take action to minimise disruption and keep residents and visitors safe.
Colchester is currently defined as a 'high risk' coronavirus alert level. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will take action to minimise disruption and keep residents and visitors safe.
Season and day permits to fish at High Woods Country Park are available to buy online.
Fishing at High Woods Country Park
Children's craft / environmental activity: £4.50 (2 hours)
Family self-guided event: £1.00
Natural history event: £4.50
Guided walk: £4.40 per adult (children free)
Environmental Education Sessions (ranger-led): £4.40 per child
Other groups e.g. Brownies, Cubs (ranger-led): £4.20 per child
Environmental Education Sessions - Ranger-Led Enquiry Form
Self-led activities with hire of equipment, for example, pond dipping, mini-beast hunts: £25.50 per activity
Self led activities enquiry form including hire of equipment
Forest schools - site hire by other organisations:
£219 - annual
£78 - per term
High Woods Country Park Visitor Centre or meeting room: £16.80 per hour
Visitor Centre / meeting room booking form
Fitness and recreation business regular use permit: £6.10 per hour
Permit application for regular commercial use of High Woods Country Park
High Woods Country Park Ground Rent (admin fee): £51.00
High Woods Country Park / Countryside Site:
Standard Rate = Fetes, fairs, charity, theatre, acoustic music, exhibitions
£133.20 per hour - Standard (9pm to 6pm)
£165.20 per hour - Standard (6pm to 11pm)
Premium Rate = Amplified music, concerts, film, trade shows, fireworks
£371.60 per hour - Premium (9am to 6pm)
£460 per hour - Premium (6pm to 11pm)*
Event parking - Negotiable
* Close season 15 March to 15 June inclusive
High Woods Country Park / Countryside Site: Free (admin fee may apply)
High Woods Country Park / Countryside Site: Negotiable (admin fee may apply)
Commercial photography (per occasion): £307
Commercial filming and wedding photography: Negotiable/£614
Hire of site staff outside normal working hours: £22.50 per hour
Staff labour costs to support outdoor events: £28.60 per hour
Weekdays (up to 2 hours) - £0.50
Weekdays (2-4 hours) - £2.00
Weekdays (over 4 hours) - £4.00
Weekends and bank holidays (up to 2 hours) - £0.50
Weekends and bank holidays (over 2 hours) - £2.00
For further information contact: countryside@colchester.gov.uk