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Thorndon Country Park is divided into Thorndon Park North, with the Countryside Centre, and Thorndon Park South. These areas are linked by the 'Old Park', which is owned by the Woodland Trust, and 'Old Thorndon Pasture', which is owned by Essex County Council.
The most important habitat in Thorndon Country Park is the ancient deer park area dating back to the 15th century which has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The design of the parkland was reorganised in the late 18th century by 'Capability' Brown, obscuring effects of the French landscape designer, Bourginion. Other parts of the park include ancient woodland, plantations of both broad leaved and coniferous species, some grassland and three small lakes.
The Countryside Centre in Thorndon Park North, built from timber blown over in the 1987 storms in the two parks, has a permanent exhibition, a shop selling gifts and refreshments, and a schools' room. Both the exhibition and schools' room are available to hire.
Fishing is available if a day ticket is purchased.
Horse riding is allowed, but you must keep to the areas marked with a blue arrow.
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Every effort is made to make sure that all the information is correct but we strongly recommend that you call Thorndon Country Park before you set off on your day out to confirm opening times and admission prices.
Please also note that the position on Google maps for Thorndon Country Park is a rough estimate using their postcode in the database and might be slightly out.
It may also be worth clicking the web link for Thorndon Country Park to see if there are any special events coming up or currently on.
