Things to Do in Howe Street

⭐ 4.4 4.4 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

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.

⭐ 4.3 4.7 mi away

Arts & Crafts Workshops

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.

5.1 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Admirals Park

A convenient family park on Rainsford Road featuring play areas, onsite dining and parking facilities. Note that the venue has limited accessibility and doesn't permit outside food.

⭐ 4.6 5.3 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Little Monsters House of Fun

This wheelchair-accessible soft play venue welcomes families with babies and toddlers, offering dedicated changing and breastfeeding facilities in a fun indoor environment.

⭐ 4.4 5.3 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Chelmsford

Bounce into action at this exciting trampoline park offering high-energy fun for all ages, with baby changing facilities and pushchair-friendly access throughout the venue.

⭐ 4.7 5.4 mi away

Farm Parks

Writtle Maize Maze

Navigate through towering cornfield pathways while cracking clues and challenges at this family-friendly farm attraction featuring full accessibility, baby facilities and refreshments on-site.

⭐ 4.8 5.4 mi away

Petting Farms & 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.

⭐ 4.3 5.5 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Essex Police Museum

Step inside police headquarters to explore nearly two centuries of law enforcement history through fascinating artefacts and images spanning from Victorian times to today.

⭐ 3.8 5.5 mi away

Ice & Roller Skating

Riverside Leisure Centre

Glide across the ice at this lively Chelmsford venue offering fun-packed skating sessions for all ages, complete with onsite refreshments and full accessibility facilities for families.

⭐ 4.4 5.6 mi away

Adventure Golf

West Park Pitch Putt & Crazy Golf

Challenge the family to a round of quirky 9-hole crazy golf or test your skills on the longer 18-hole pitch and putt course at this Chelmsford golfing venue on Waterhouse Lane.

🎟️Parks & Play Areas

Brook End Gardens 5.6 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Brook End Gardens

Enjoy outdoor space for family relaxation with the option to bring your own picnic or grab a bite at the onsite restaurant. Note that facilities are limited, with no toilets or wheelchair access available.

⭐ 3.3 5.7 mi away

Adventure Golf

Bck Yrd Golf

Enjoy a fun round of crazy golf at this lively venue inside Spirits Bar & Games, though families should note that pushchair access is limited throughout the course.

⭐ 4.7 5.7 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Chelmsford Mystery Treasure Trail

Turn detectives for the day on this entertaining self-guided adventure around Chelmsford, solving clues and cracking codes as you explore the city's landmarks at your own pace.

⭐ 4.8 5.7 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Ninja Warrior UK Chelmsford

Test your agility and strength on bouncy challenges inspired by the hit TV show, where families can climb, jump and conquer thrilling inflatable courses together.

⭐ 3.9 5.8 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Chelmsford

This eight-screen cinema in central Chelmsford offers blockbusters and family favourites with wheelchair access, on-site snacks and nearby parking for a comfortable movie experience.

⭐ 4.9 5.8 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Ceramics on the Hop

Get creative at this Writtle studio offering pottery painting sessions, art workshops and school holiday clubs for children, with wheelchair access and snacks available on-site.

⭐ 4.9 6.2 mi away

Farm Parks

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.

⭐ 4.5 6.2 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

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.

⭐ 4.2 6.3 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

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.

⭐ 3.3 6.3 mi away

Swimming & 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.

⭐ 4.6 6.3 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Chelmsford Museum

Explore local heritage and history at this accessible museum in Oaklands Park, offering family-friendly exhibits with onsite parking, refreshments and full facilities including baby changing.

⭐ 4.1 6.3 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.0 6.3 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

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.

🎟️Arcades & Gaming

Belong Braintree ⭐ 3.7 6.3 mi away

Arcades & Gaming

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.

⭐ 4.0 6.4 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

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.

⭐ 4.2 6.6 mi away

Railways & Transport

Chelmer Cruises

Set sail from Paper Mill Lock for a scenic waterway adventure aboard Chelmer Cruises, where families can relax on tailored boat trips complete with refreshments and welcoming facilities for all ages.

⭐ 4.6 6.8 mi away

Sightseeing & 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.

⭐ 4.3 6.9 mi away

Farm Parks

Land of the Dead

Experience Halloween thrills at this seasonal festival featuring fairground attractions, live entertainment, pumpkin patches and spine-tingling activities suitable for all ages at Kings Farm.

⭐ 4.3 7.1 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Baddow Hall Park

A traditional green space in Great Baddow offering outdoor recreation for families, though visitors should note limited facilities and the no-picnic policy before planning their visit.

⭐ 4.8 7.1 mi away

Zip Wires

Go Ape Chelmsford

Take on an exhilarating treetop adventure at Hylands Estate, featuring high-wire crossings and thrilling zip lines perfect for families seeking an adrenaline-fueled day out.

⭐ 4.6 7.2 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Hylands House and Park

This magnificent estate welcomes families to discover vast grounds featuring historic woodlands, scenic lakes and adventure playgrounds, plus an elegant Georgian mansion with onsite dining facilities.

⭐ 4.4 7.6 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Chelmer Park

Wheelchair-accessible park where families can enjoy outdoor fun with picnic spots or grab food from the onsite restaurant, though facilities like toilets and baby changing aren't available.

⭐ 4.5 7.9 mi away

Farm Parks

Cammas Hall Farm

Experience rural fun at this working farm where families can pick seasonal fruit straight from the fields and let children burn off energy in the outdoor play zones.

⭐ 4.6 8 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Laser Quest Witham

Battle through futuristic arenas at this exciting laser tag venue in Witham, perfect for energetic kids and competitive families seeking action-packed fun at the Games Arena Laserscape.

⭐ 4.2 8 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Witham Games arena

This Witham activity centre offers family fun with convenient parking and toilet facilities on site, though it's not suitable for babies or wheelchair users and outside food isn't permitted.

⭐ 4.5 8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

The Gardens of Easton Lodge

Explore historic restored gardens perfect for family picnics, with wheelchair-friendly paths, onsite parking and facilities making it an accessible outdoor day out near Dunmow.

⭐ 4.8 8.9 mi away

Farm Parks

Hatters Farm Pumpkin Patch

Pick your perfect pumpkin at this welcoming farm attraction where families can enjoy seasonal fun in a dog-friendly, accessible setting with picnic facilities and baby changing rooms available.

⭐ 4.8 9 mi away

Farm Parks

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.

⭐ 4.9 9.1 mi away

Petting Farms & 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.

⭐ 4.6 9.6 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

Hatfield Forest

Discover centuries-old woodland at this beautiful historic forest near Bishops Stortford, where majestic trees dating back over a millennium create stunning scenery perfect for family picnics and nature walks.