# High Woods Country Park, Colchester — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This accessible country park welcomes families with picnic areas, walking trails and an onsite restaurant, plus full facilities including baby changing and parking for a perfect day outdoors. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/high-woods-country-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # High Woods Country Park Turner Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4176364960158218271&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Heng Ng](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102260295958660865199) **In short:** High Woods Country Park is a park in Colchester, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,792 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About High Woods Country Park This accessible country park welcomes families with picnic areas, walking trails and an onsite restaurant, plus full facilities including baby changing and parking for a perfect day outdoors. ## What's nearby - Play & Activity Area next door - Barchester - Woodland View Care Home 400m away - Primary Care Centre 450m away - North Colchester Healthcare Centre 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Mean M](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110144265313055413824/reviews) ★★★★★ A lovely place for a walk, especially with dogs. It is nice and shady with lots of trees, with playgrounds for children and a lake for those that like to fish. There are at least three walking trails you could follow. There are clean toilets, parking spots and a Visitor's Centre with helpful staff. · via Google [Dar](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103625893189280175915/reviews) ★★★★★ Beautiful and relaxing walk. You’ll see wild deer if you’re lucky. Lots of squirrels and birds. Best place for solo walks and family picnics. There is a kids play area too and toilet facilities. · via Google [Brother Bhaskar](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111841173406113039737/reviews) ★★★★★ Very nice place for family walk and relaxing by the lake. · via Google [Jules R](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114985991161458199454/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely place for dog walk. Wooded area and large grass area with a beautiful fishing lake too. Car parking good with small charge and cafe for a warm drink on a cold day. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d904494beda7ab:0x39f56dcdce9e781f!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this country park offers extensive woodland trails, open meadows, and a large lake, perfect for walking, relaxing, and wildlife spotting. They also highlight the well-maintained paths, playgrounds for children, and clean toilet facilities. Visitors appreciate the convenient and reasonably priced parking, as well as the on-site cafe. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** 174 Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JR [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.9071585%2C0.9083898) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (1,792 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Colchester [More attractions in Colchester](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions) ★ 4.7 (1,792 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.colchester.gov.uk/countrypark?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01206 853588](tel:01206853588) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Colchester **Postcode** CO4 5JR **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9F32WW45+V9 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d904494beda7ab:0x39f56dcdce9e781f!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d904494beda7ab:0x39f56dcdce9e781f!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d904494beda7ab:0x39f56dcdce9e781f!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Colchester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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High Woods Country Park suits all ages. ### Is High Woods Country Park wheelchair accessible? High Woods Country Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at High Woods Country Park? Yes: paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact High Woods Country Park? Call High Woods Country Park on +44 1206 282222. ## More near High Woods Country Park ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Railway Sleeper Lodge ★ 4.2 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/the-railway-sleeper-lodge) - [Star Anglia Hotel ★ 3.7 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/star-anglia-hotel) - [The Globe Hotel ★ 2.8 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/the-globe-hotel) - [Premier Inn Colchester Cowdray Avenue A133 ★ 4.3 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/premier-inn-colchester-cowdray-avenue-a133) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Spring Vale Bungalow 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/spring-vale-bungalow-uk49818) - [Bradley's Barn 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/bradleys-barn-syk1173702) - [The Orchard & Old Bakery - The Old Bakery 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/the-orchard-old-bakery-the-old-bakery-30315) ### Campsites nearby - [Colchester Country Park ★ 4.2 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/colchester-country-park) - [Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site ★ 4.6 · 5.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/rushbanks-farm-caravan-and-camping-site-colchester) - [Tey Brook Orchard ★ 5.0 · 6.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/tey-brook-orchard) - [The Shepherds Hide ★ 5.0 · 7.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/the-shepherds-hide) ### Things to do nearby - [Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre ★ 3.9 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/go-bananas-indoor-soft-play-centre) - [AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester ★ 4.4 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/airhop-adventure-trampoline-park-colchester) - [Tenpin Colchester ★ 4.1 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/tenpin-colchester) - [Colchester Leisure World ★ 3.7 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/colchester-leisure-world)