Colchester Zoo
One of the best zoos in the country.

Mountfitchet Castle
Very much geared to allow children to re-live history. A great educational day out.

Hadleigh Castle
A nice place of a picnic.

Museum of Power
Includes plenty to do for children.

Odeon Cinema
8 screens, there is bound to be a film for the kids.

Riverside Leisure Centre
Includes a fantastic swimming pool, ice skating and children's crash centre.

Hylands Park
Not really geared for kids, but has plenty of room for picnics and running around.

Marsh Farm
A superb day out for kids. [link]

Beccy with her pet Cactus

All the venues featured on these pages have been visited and approved by Aussie world traveller and restaurant critic Beccy.

Places to Stay

Things to do
on a rainy day