The last of a series of events which will allow children to play and explore in the great outdoors this summer have been announced.

Epping Forest District Council's “Play in the Park” sessions, which began on August 3, will finish this week (August 27) in Ongar.

The events will 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 Play in the Park sessions across the district this week are listed below:

Abridge Village Hall Playing Fields in Ongar Road, Abridge: August 25, 10am-12pm.

Roding Valley Recreation Ground in Roding Road, Loughton: August 25, 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Ninefields, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey: August 26, 10am-12pm.

Queens Hall Community Ground, School Green Lane, North Weald: August 26, 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Jessel Drive Green in Loughton: August 27, 10am-12pm.

Love Lane Playground, Love Lane, Ongar: August 27, 1.30pm-3.30pm.