Things to Do in Braintree
14 attractions and days out
Arcades and Gaming Cafes
Belong Braintree
Located on the first floor of Sports Direct at Braintree Retail Park, this gaming venue offers wheelchair-accessible facilities with onsite parking and toilets for families visiting the area.
Petting Zoos
Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats
Meet friendly alpacas and adorable pygmy goats at this charming rural attraction near Braintree, offering hands-on animal encounters for an unforgettable family day out.
Arts and Crafts
Blake House Craft Centre
Young visitors will love exploring the playful ramps, bridges and windmills at this Braintree craft centre, which offers wheelchair access, onsite parking and baby-changing facilities.
Children's Farms
Boydells Dairy Farm
This hands-on working farm near Braintree lets children try cow milking, feed the chickens and enjoy donkey cart rides in a welcoming rural setting with picnic areas.
Parks and Playgrounds
Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens
A traditional town garden offering families a pleasant green space to explore with convenient facilities including toilets and baby changing, though picnics aren't permitted and wheelchair access is limited.
Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres
Braintree Swimming & Fitness
This modern leisure centre offers pool-based activities for all ages, from energetic aqua classes to exciting inflatable play sessions, plus an onsite restaurant and convenient parking facilities.
Cinemas and Theatres
Cineworld Braintree
Experience the latest blockbusters and family favourites on the big screen at this modern cinema in Freeport Leisure, with snacks available and accessible facilities including onsite parking.
Parks and Playgrounds
Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park
Spanning 100 acres near Braintree, this family-friendly park offers adventure trails, fishing lakes and sports pitches, plus an on-site restaurant and excellent facilities for all ages and abilities.
Ten Pin Bowling Alleys
Namco Funscape Braintree
Experience ten-pin bowling alongside exciting activities including soft play areas and indoor climbing walls at this action-packed entertainment venue in Freeport Leisure Village.
Children's Farms
Otto's Pumpkin Patch
This welcoming children's farm offers seasonal family fun with refreshments available on-site, plus you can bring picnics and four-legged friends along for the day.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Partyman Braintree
Let little ones burn off energy at this sprawling indoor play centre, home to Essex's most impressive climbing towers and multi-level adventure frames with parking and facilities onsite.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Partyman World Braintree
Let the kids bounce, climb and dive into ball pits at this action-packed indoor play centre, complete with face painting, an onsite restaurant and facilities for all ages.
Petting Zoos
Stantons Farm
Meet friendly farm animals and explore the countryside at this hands-on petting zoo near Braintree, where pushchair-friendly paths make it ideal for families with young children.
Tourist Attractions
The Cressing Temple Barns
Step back in time at this remarkable medieval site featuring ancient timber barns and beautiful gardens, where families can explore centuries of history in a stunning rural setting near Braintree.
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