Children will have a chance to play and explore in the great outdoors this Summer holiday.

Epping Forest District Council's 'Play in the Park' sessions will start next month in Epping and offer an array of activities including space hoppers, flying saucers, rounders and clay model making.

The free sessions, which will take place in Loughton, Waltham Abbey, Epping, Abridge and Ongar, will cater for youngsters aged one to 19-years-old.

The first of the sessions will take place on August 3 between 1:30 and 3:30pm at Stonards Hill Recreation Ground in Stonards Hill, Epping.