A country park will be closed to the public for two days and there will be reduced parking space this weekend.

Cudmore Grove Country Park, in Mersea, will be shut to the public today (Friday March 26) and Monday (March 29). 

There will also be reduced parking space over the weekend. 

It is due to "contracted activity" and a spokesman for Essex County Council said it had been put in place for health and safety reasons. 

A statement on the council's website said: "Please be aware that Cudmore Grove Country Park, including the car parks and other facilities, will be closed to the public on Friday March 26 and Monday March 29 with some reduced car parking space on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March.

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"We’re pleased to confirm that the park and all facilities will be fully open for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

"This closure is due to contracted activity taking place and has been put in place for public health and safety reasons.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause visitors."