09/04/2026
Yesterday we welcomed Joshua Holmes-Bright from BBC Essex to Highwood Quarry, following a recent post from our Head of Production, John Hilton, raising concerns about children trespassing on site.
What started as a message to the local community quickly gathered attention and we’re really pleased to see this being talked about more widely.
Josh joined John on site for a live interview on BBC Essex yesterday morning, speaking directly from Highwood Quarry about the risks and why quarries should never be treated as places to explore or play. After the interview John took Josh around the site to show first hand what an active quarry really looks like, highlighting the very real dangers and why it’s so important to stay out.
From the outside, quarries can look open and harmless. In reality, they are working industrial environments. Deep, cold water. Unstable ground. Heavy machinery. Sheer drops. It only takes a moment for something to go wrong. Children are naturally curious and we understand that. That’s why these conversations matter.
If more people are aware of the risks it helps prevent situations before they happen. It’s not about scaring people, it’s about making sure everyone understands that these sites are not safe to enter.
A big thank you to BBC Essex for helping us raise awareness on something that really matters. If this message reaches even one family and helps keep someone safe, it’s worth it.