DESCRIPTION
Thorndon Country Park offers a variety of habitats including ancient woodland, parkland, ponds, a marsh and meadow. There are some stunning ancient trees including Giant Oak and Hornbeam pollards that are reminders that this was once a deer park. Parts of it used to be heath land, now a scarce habitat in Essex, and to restore it, parts of the park, both north and south, are being grazed by goats and sheep.
The countryside centre is managed by Essex Wildlife Trust and the Park is managed by Essex County Council in a joint venture.
This is a series of caches placed by FamilyAustin with the knowledge and approval of Essex County Council's Ranger Service and Brentwood Borough Council.
We hope you enjoy the caches that have been placed within the park and woodland but please treat them with respect and return them to their original condition so that others may enjoy.
Opening Times:
10am - until dusk
Countryside Centre:
Summer Opening:
Daily 9:30am - 5pm
Winter Opening:
10am - until dusk
Parking (Large car parks within the park)
Please note that there are parking charges from £1.00 up to £5.00 dependent upon your length of stay that go towards the maintenance of the park. Pay and display.
The Cache
This is one of a number of Cache's hidden in Thorndon Country Park.
This is plastic container hidden within another container! Head Height. Please be gentle when opening.
Please help the park by picking up any litter found on the route.