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 · 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
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
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
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
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
- 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
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of High Woods Country Park?
High Woods Country Park is open Mon–Sun 10am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is High Woods Country Park any good?
High Woods Country Park is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,792 Google reviews.
Is High Woods Country Park dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at High Woods Country Park.
Is High Woods Country Park good for children?
Yes, High Woods Country Park is listed as good for children.
Is High Woods Country Park indoors or outdoors?
High Woods Country Park is mainly outdoors.
What ages is High Woods Country Park suitable for?
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.