
Coggeshall Grange Barn
- Coggeshall
- Indoor
- Arts and Crafts
13th century monastic barn. One of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings, it has a cathedral-like interior and is linked to a local Cistercian abbe...

Essex Pottery Studio
- Halstead
- Indoor
- Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes
Let’s admit it - adults love painting just as much as kids do! Share one of your favourite activities with your tots at Essex Pottery Studio and colo...

Cineworld Braintree
- Braintree
- Indoor
- Cinemas and Theatres
Discover the latest hit films from around the globe at Cineworld Braintree. Share the magic of the big screen with your whole family at this wonderfu...

Partyman Braintree
- Braintree
- Indoor
- Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Crazy Kids Adventure Play has one of the biggest play towers in Essex, plus 2 giant multi-level frames for kids of different ages, ensuring that olde...

Namco Funscape Braintree
- Braintree
- Indoor
- Ten Pin Bowling Alleys
Head out to Namco Funscape Braintree for a great family game of bowling with loads of scope for surprise victories! Kids under 6 can use a rolling ra...

Partyman World Braintree
- Braintree
- Indoor
- Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Who here fancies some fun? Great, because Partyman World Braintree is full of it with face painting, ball ponds and plenty of tasty tuck. Get kids st...

Jungle Adventure
- Colchester
- Indoor
- Indoor and Soft Play Areas
At Jungle Adventure follow the tracks as you step deep into the jungle. Once inside there is so much to enjoy, fly along the Aerial Glides, whizz dow...

Mercury Theatre
- Colchester
- Indoor
- Cinemas and Theatres
Championing local creativity through family focused events, the Mercury Theatre is a real gem tucked away in the heart of Colchester. Do you love a p...
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ODEON Colchester
- Colchester
- Indoor
- Cinemas and Theatres
Explore the world of cinema with a front-row seat; there are all sorts of big-budget blockbusters and animated wonders to see at ODEON Colchester. Wi...

Blue Owl
- Great Horkesley
- Indoor
- Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes
Channel your inner Picasso and get crafty with the whole family at Blue Owl. Messy hands are guaranteed here, and there’s plenty of paint fun to be h...

Blake House Craft Centre
- Braintree
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Arts and Crafts
There's plenty to do at Blake House Craft Centre starting with an excellent 9 hole miniature golf course with kid friendly features including fun ram...

Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre
- Colchester
- Indoor
- Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Monkey themed mania abounds at Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre: the ultimate in adventure climbing frames with over 5000sqft spread over 3 awesome...

Jump Street
- Colchester
- Indoor
- Trampoline Parks
Jump Street is an indoor trampoline park with 90 +trampolines, dodgeball courts, basketball hoops, The Bag, The Wall, party rooms and a cafe with fre...

Tenpin Colchester
- Colchester
- Indoor
- Ten Pin Bowling Alleys
Like trips to the seaside or football in the park, bowling is a classic day out. Bring it bang up to date with UV lights, neon pins and one groovy so...

Rollerworld Quasar Colchester
- Colchester
- Indoor
- Ice Skating and Rollerskating
Get your skates on at Rollerworld Quasar and enjoy a family-friendly skating experience with catchy music, disco lights and plenty of room to show of...

Madison Heights
- Maldon
- Indoor
- Ten Pin Bowling Alleys
Come for a day out guaranteed to bowl you over with fun whatever the weather at Madison Heights. First get ready to take the floor on one of the 22 s...

Promenade Park
- Maldon
- Outdoor
- National Parks
Promenade Park is the District's most popular park and has undergone a major refurbishment programme in recent years. Promenade Park offers the follo...

Monkey Puzzle at Madison Heights
- Maldon
- Indoor
- Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Monkey Puzzle offer an amazing giant play frame that is over 6 meters high with a series of exciting climbing structures and educational toys and pac...

Kingfisher Leisure Centre Sudbury
- Sudbury
- Indoor
- Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres
Kingfisher Leisure Centre The leisure pool is ideal for a family visit as it not only has a nice fast flume for the big kids there's a toddler flume...

White Elm Petting Farm
- Bicknacre
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Children's Farms
Come and take part in a feeding frenzy at White Elm Petting Farm, and let your little ones feed over 100 animals. Grab a bucket at the entrance and y...