# Blake House Craft Centre, Braintree — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> 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.

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Shopping Mall

# Blake House Craft Centre

Blake End

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1804076760522797219&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Blake House Craft Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102358430460000000791)

**In short:** Blake House Craft Centre is a shopping mall in Braintree, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 608 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About 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.

## What's nearby

- The Grain Shed next door
- Armadillo Customs - Motorcycle MOT, Service, Repair, Storage and Clothing next door
- Blake House Therapy Centre next door
- CLAAS Manns Essex next door
- Palm Trees 400m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet

### Payment

- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** Closed

**Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Andrea Susan Campbell](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106093592503950454670/reviews) ★★★★★

Great set of little independent shops. Brilliant photography works in one shop and lots of choices for gifts/ cards. On site cafe in large airy barn conversion, great service with good facilities. Coffee and fresh scones were lovely.

· via Google

[Samantha Louise](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116951680302891458539/reviews) ★★★★★

A quirky place to visit with many different units to browse. Our favourite was Catherine Price Encaustic Art Studio off the Grain Shed Cafe.

· via Google

[Neil Fisher](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106693055479536994324/reviews) ★★★★★

Visited Blake House for the lawn mower racing event & had a fantastic day, the racing was brilliant & crazy (how can you not love it), a extremely well run event by the British Lawn Mower Racing Association (BLMRA), a very friendly & welcoming group. Will definitely watch again, a great family day out. (vroom, vroom 👍 🇬🇧 🏎️ 🏁)

· via Google

[Maria A](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107071086710211639460/reviews) ★★★★★

What a lovely place to visit! With quirky shops and a great café, plenty of free parking too. The centre also holds many events and shows throughout the year. There's something for everyone at the Blake House Craft Centre, I wholeheartedly recommend a visit, you won't be disappointed! Check out their website for a look at the shops on site and for all their upcoming events.

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d8f2260ae9db59:0x19095e415a7fb0a3!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Visitors say this craft center offers a great variety of unique independent shops, including craft, antique, and upcycled furniture stores, as well as a cafe with good coffee and fresh scones. They also highlight the easy parking, clean restrooms, and family-friendly atmosphere, noting the center hosts various events.

Some reviews mention the food can be expensive.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** Blake End, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6SH [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.8818653%2C0.4717424)

**Category** Arts & Crafts Workshops

**Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (608 reviews)

**Suitable for** Ages 4+

**Setting** Indoor & outdoor

**Toilets on site** Yes

**Destination** Braintree

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★ 4.3 (608 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Braintree

**Postcode** CM77 6SH

**Payment** Cards, Contactless

**Plus Code** 9F32VFJC+PM

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Blake House Craft Centre?

Blake House Craft Centre is open Mon closed; Tue–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 10am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Blake House Craft Centre any good?

Blake House Craft Centre is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 608 Google reviews.

### Is Blake House Craft Centre indoors or outdoors?

Blake House Craft Centre has both indoor and outdoor areas.

### What ages is Blake House Craft Centre suitable for?

Blake House Craft Centre is best for ages 4+.

### Is Blake House Craft Centre wheelchair accessible?

Blake House Craft Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

### Is there parking at Blake House Craft Centre?

Yes: free car park and free street parking.

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