Days out near Colchester
Showing things to do within 25 miles of your days out location
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Major sports centre with many different activities. The leisure pool has flumes, spa pools, a lazy river and a wrecked ship with water cannons and other water features. There are also teaching and fitness pools, and great kids holiday activities.
24 lane ten pin bowling. Bumpers and ramps if needed for the kids. Glow-in-the-dark, dance club feel, 'Cosmic Bowling' at selected times. Plus 2 American and 2 UK pool tables and amusement arcade.
Ideal for walkers, cyclists and families, the Park has woodland, open spaces (good for picnics), a lake and wildflower meadows. It is home to thousands of different birds and mammals.
One of the UK's leading zoos, set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, with more than 260 animals, 50 daily displays, 4 playgrounds, softplay, 2 road trains and more.
This 1920s former pumping station is now home to numerous power-related exhibits, including a magnificent triple-expansion Lilleshall steam engine. It also has a model village and miniature steam railway.
This Norman Castle, built around 1140, has a 110ft high, four floor, keep to explore plus sizeable gardens, parkland and woodlands. Check out the Castle's what's on guide for great child-friendly activities and events.
Small but pretty steam and diesel railway with one mile of track and a single station, all lovingly restored. There's also a miniature Garden Railway, a 600m miniature ride-on railway and two OO guage model railway layouts plus an exhibition centre.
Massive three tier playframe, dedicated zones for toddlers and for 2-5s, electric motorbikes, play street, water play and construction zone.
100 acres of park with visitor centre, sensory trail, lots of outdoor play equipment, cycle hire, fishing, sports facilities and bistro, plus extensive paths for walking and cycling.
Danbury Country Park is set within the grounds of Danbury Palace and offers a blend of ornamental gardens and lakes, together with adjoining woodland and meadows. The rangers organise family activities throughout the year.
A great place for the kids to let off steam: this two tier playframe has aerial runs, cargo nets and astro slides, and a toddler-only area with squishy squashy shapes. Check out Wacky Warehouse's website for kids activity sessions.
Farm attraction within the Marsh Farm Country Park, with various animals to see and pet, daily demonstrations from the farm rangers (including lambing and shearing in season), plus play areas and a tractor trailer ride.
Contemporary arts studios offering ceramic painting and other creative activities.
Contemporary arts studios offering ceramic painting and other creative activities.
Whether you’re a tourist visiting the UK with your family, or live locally and are taking time out with the kids, Fred’s Days Out provides a comprehensive what’s on guide plus in-depth information on attractions and places to visit: castles, exhibitions, events, indoor play, museums, shows, theme parks, tours, zoos and many, many, more things to do!
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