Explore 150 acres of countryside with walking trails, wildlife viewing, and the Essex Wildlife Trust visitor centre offering free family-friendly outdoor activities.

Hornchurch Country Park is a sprawling 150-acre green space in Havering that combines natural habitats with accessible recreational facilities for families of all ages. The park features extensive walking and cycling trails through diverse landscapes, making it ideal for outdoor exploration and nature discovery. Visitors can enjoy wildlife watching opportunities throughout the park, with the Essex Wildlife Trust Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre providing educational resources and information about local flora and fauna. The venue is particularly welcoming to families with young children and dogs, offering pushchair-friendly pathways and open spaces for active play and picnicking. With free entry and facilities including food amenities at the visitor centre, Hornchurch Country Park serves as an accessible destination for families seeking outdoor recreation, nature education, and peaceful green space. The combination of natural habitats and visitor services makes it suitable for casual day visits, school groups, and those interested in Essex's countryside and wildlife.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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James Gordon

4 months ago

Hornchurch Country Park is a large park that is a nice place to come too for walks running and days out with the family. There is a play area a cafe and lots to do here also there is a free car park aswell.

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Pedro The Great

5 months ago

Always a great time to be had here and it leads on to ingrebourne hill that has great bike trails

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Triboi Vasile

5 months ago

Big park. Clean. Wonderful for bicycle or even quad bike. Historic places. Car park.

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Leeann Fletcher

a year ago

Beautiful park to enjoy, easy to walk around, access to wide paths pushchairs,prams,wheelchairs and electrical aids friendly, has a fishing lake with ducks,geese ect, fabulous wild life a viewing point to look over wet lands,a lovely play area for kids and a wildlife centre, shop, and cafe. Its dog friendly, there is also a memorial area, and a lot of ww2 history as it was once RAF air field base.. idea for family, group walkers, and anyone wanting to enjoy the fresh air.

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Anupama Prabhu

a year ago

It's huge and has long trails for walking and cycling. The park and playground for kids is very well equipped. There is a cafe with toilets and is a great place to grab a bite or some snacks. The pond area with ducks is another attraction and a place to relax. Definitely my favourite place to walk.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026