Things to Do in Howe Street
34 attractions and days out
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⭐ 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
4.8 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.
⭐ 4.5
5.2 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.
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.
⭐ 4.4
5.4 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.
⭐ 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.
⭐ 4.8
5.5 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.
⭐ 3.3
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.
⭐ 4.8
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.
⭐ 5.0
5.9 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.
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.
⭐ 3.3
6.2 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.
⭐ 4.2
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.
⭐ 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.
⭐ 4.5
6.4 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.
⭐ 4.7
6.6 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.
⭐ 4.2
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.
⭐ 4.9
6.7 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.
⭐ 4.8
6.8 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
6.9 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.
⭐ 4.6
7 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
7.5 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
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.
⭐ 4.2
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.
⭐ 4.6
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.
⭐ 4.5
8.2 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.
⭐ 4.8
8.6 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.
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.
⭐ 4.4
9.9 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Gosfield Lake Resort
Explore 36 acres of stunning lake and countryside at this scenic resort near Halstead, complete with waterside dining and facilities for families seeking outdoor adventures in rural Essex.
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