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The Wick Country Park

Basildon's latest Country Park at Wickford comprising 50 acres of former agricultural land.

Image -The Wick
Over 2Km of easy access trails take you around the site. Trails lead you past old hedgerows, the new 5 acre lake, ponds, WWII pillboxes and recent woodland plantings.

New bridges and boardwalk allow the trails to continue over the North Benfleet brook.

  • Car Parking available
  • Easy access trail

'Friends of the Wick Country Park' are an organisation of local people that support Basildon  Council in its management and monitoring of the Wick Country Park who produce a newsletter twice a year called 'Skylarks'.

For further information visit Friends of the Wick Country Park

Planning your visit

The Wick
Off Tresco Way,
Wickford.
Essex
SS12 9GP

Opening times: Open 9.00 till dusk.

Phone: 01268 562921 or 01268 208090 (Countryside Services)

Nearest Train Station: Wickford - approximately. 2 mile

Buses: 232, First Thamesway (Sunday only)