Park opening times, facilities and access High Woods Country Park is open seven days a week all year round. It has 21 pedestrian entrances which are never locked and two car parks. How to get to the park High Woods Country Park lies between Turner Road and Ipswich Road beyond North Station, Colchester. High Woods Country Park fees and charges Find fees and charges for the various activities held at the park as well as hire and photography prices. Walking your dog at the park High Woods Country Park is a wonderful place to exercise your dog. Play areas at the park The play areas are spread over three locations leading from the High Woods Country Park Visitor Centre car park, incorporating natural elements like wooden beams mixed with traditional play equipment Wellness Walks Led by fully trained volunteer walk leaders, our free walks are an ideal way to improve fitness or mobility in a sociable atmosphere. Fishing at the park Permit holders can fish in High Woods Country Park during the fishing season from 16 June to 15 March. The Big Garden The Big Garden at High Woods County Park is run by Together We Grow, a not-for-profit community interest company set up in October 2017. Our work The Countryside Team not only look after High Woods Country Park but another 270 hectares of country parks and nature reserves throughout Colchester. History, habitats and wildlife in the park The park was opened in 1987 after land acquired as a result of housing development was combined with land already owned by Colchester Council.
