# Hockley Woods β€” Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore ancient woodland trails and natural beauty at this Essex nature reserve, complete with an on-site restaurant for refreshments during your visit. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/hockley/attractions/hockley-woods (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Hockley Woods Main Road Entrance [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7767212707609758641&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Nerijus Morkunas](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102188839771680259214) **In short:** Hockley Woods is a park in Hockley, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 Β· source: Google Places ## About Hockley Woods Explore ancient woodland trails and natural beauty at this Essex nature reserve, complete with an on-site restaurant for refreshments during your visit. ## What's nearby - Bull Inn Hockley next door - Medivet Hockley next door - Seetec 150m away - Hockley Primary School 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - βœ“Free car park ### Accessibility - βœ“Accessible parking - βœ“Accessible entrance Details via Google β€” worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## What visitors say [Elbereth Elflein](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103892784842908160616/reviews) β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… One of our favourite local forest to go wondering about. Been there several times still haven't seen all of it. Β· via Google [Paul.Thebarber](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111618796538729173520/reviews) β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… When I have time. Walk through the woods πŸͺ΅ πŸ‘Œ.. walked Missy it was soooo quite (lovely ✌🏻) Β· via Google [Louise Dark](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108216368345715487447/reviews) β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Love going for walks in Hockley Woods. Love that the parking is free on the weekend, thank you. I'm going to do some cross country running there soon as it is ideal with the hills, and muddy paths when we have wet weather. There's a playground there for the kiddies too. Lovely place for walking your dog, bike rides, horse riding, running, or just good old walking. Β· via Google [Mark Hinton](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106680862531730212149/reviews) β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Great for a long or short walk, with or without dogs. Plenty of different paths to take. Just be aware from the car park they go down hill. So walking back is up hill. Parkrun on Saturday's. Large kids playground by carpark. Β· via Google [See all reviews on Google β†’](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d8dbf46885c433:0xb3b206b6409641ed!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Main Road Entrance [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.6006079%2C0.6462583) **Category** National Parks & Reserves **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (14 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Hockley [More attractions in Hockley](https://staycation.co.uk/hockley/attractions) β˜… 4.9 (14 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.hockleywoods.com?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01702 546366](tel:01702546366) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Hockley **Plus Code** 9F32JJ2W+6G [Directions β†—](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d8dbf46885c433:0xb3b206b6409641ed!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google β†—](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8dbf46885c433:0xb3b206b6409641ed!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review β†—](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8dbf46885c433:0xb3b206b6409641ed!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Hockley Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability β†’](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DHockley%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels β†’](https://staycation.co.uk/hockley/hotels) [Camping β†’](https://staycation.co.uk/hockley/camping) ## Quick answers ### Is Hockley Woods any good? Hockley Woods is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Google reviews. ### Is Hockley Woods dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Hockley Woods. ### Is Hockley Woods good for children? Yes, Hockley Woods is listed as good for children. ### Is Hockley Woods indoors or outdoors? Hockley Woods is mainly outdoors. ### What ages is Hockley Woods suitable for? Hockley Woods is best for ages 4+. ### Is Hockley Woods wheelchair accessible? Hockley Woods has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Hockley Woods? Yes: free car park. ### How do I contact Hockley Woods? 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