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We always
suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all
attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible,
depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. |
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Kidspace
Adventures 1, The Brewery, Romford, RM1 1AU Tel 01708 768003 www.kidspaceadventures.com |
Voted Best UK Indoor Play Centre at the Aspire Awards. Kidspace has a huge range of play equipment and activity zones. Own ‘Pod’ Pizzeria restaurant and internet/chill-out areas. Unique party offerings. Ages up to 13. |
Yes |
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Colne
Valley Railway, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, CO9 3DZ, Tel 01787 461174 www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk |
Award-winning country railway, running along a pretty line with restored buildings. Vintage steam & diesel engines, carriages & wagons. Family days out. Special events, including Pullman trains, Educational visits, Station Buffet car. |
Please ring for details |
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| Hollytrees
Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex. Tel 01206 282 940 www.colchestermuseums.org.uk |
Enjoy 300 years of history through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discover what family life was like. Interesting Schools sessions - dress up in Victorian Costumes. | Yes |
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Kids Kingdom,
Garon Park, Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS2
4FA Tel 01702 462747 www.kidskingdom-southend.co.uk |
One of South East's largest indoor play - centres: winner of Leisure & Tourism commendation at Southend Business Awards. Kids Kingdom strives to supply the best in activities & food in a clean & safe environment. Birthday parties | Yes: our extensive renovated Sensory Zone is ideal for children in wheelchairs | ||||
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Paradise Wildlife
Park, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, EN10 7QA Tel 01992 440 525 www.pwpark.com |
The UK’s most interactive zoo. Get up close to our animals, including tigers, lions, monkeys, zebras, camels, penguins and many more. What makes Paradise unique is the fact you can touch and feed many of our animals. Lots more to do + shop, cafes. School visits | Yes | ||||
| Colchester
Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex. Tel 01206 282927 website |
Award winning museum featuring many hands-on displays showing Colchester's history from the Stone Age to the Civil War. The castle itself is the largest keep ever built by the Normans. School visit packages. | Yes | ||||
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History Museum, High St, Colchester (opposite Castle Park
Gates), Essex. Website |
This great museum focuses on the rich natural heritage of North Essex. Hands on displays plus churchyard Nature Reserve and well stocked shop. Excellent School sessions. | Yes | ||||
| Sealife
Adventure,
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2ER Tel: 01702 442211 www.sealifeadventure.co.uk |
See the underwater world from sharks to tropical fish. Guided talks about oceans. Encounters with fish! Walk-through underwater aquarium. Conservation activities, Cafe, Children's parties, School visits, Children's play area. | Yes | ||||
| Lee
Valley Park Farms, Stubbings Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham, Essex Tel 01992 892781 www.leevalleypark.org.uk/farms |
Visit our 2 farms: Hayes Hill, with 200 animals to enjoy & pet, adventure playground, picnic area & tea rooms. Bird watching, Gift Shop and Holy Filed Hall, our commercial dairy farm, to watch milking & see young calves. | Yes | ||||
| Jimmy's
Farm, Pannington Hall Farm, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AR Tel 0870 9500210 website |
Jimmy’s Farm - as seen on TV is an exciting day out for all the family. We are a working farm and also have a nature trail, and adventure playground. Butchers Choice shop, goodies, café. |
Yes: some areas natural path & gravel |
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| Rayleigh
MegaPlay, 7, Brook Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7UT Tel 01268 779100 www.rayleighmegaplay.co.uk |
Rayleigh
MegaPlay is an indoor soft adventure play centre for children aged 0 - 11.
Cafe. We also host children's birthday parties. |
Yes | ||||
| Funky
Monkeys, Unit 4, 47 The Market Place, Romford, Essex RM1 3AB, Tel 01708 750720 www.funkymonkeys.co.uk |
We are a fantastic jungle-themed soft play cafe and party centre for 0 - 8- year olds. Activities include jo jingles, cookery, arts & crafts , wriggle & rhyme. Open daily 10.00am to 6.00pm. | Yes | ||||
| Tumbletown,
Miles Gray Road, Basildon, SS14 3GN Tel 01268 288211 www.tumble-town.com |
Children's soft play centre, offering one of the tallest frames in the UK, with a healthy menu, too! Fantastic entertainment for children from babies to big kids! We also offer Birthday parties, Holiday Clubs and we have a Creche |
Yes, depending on ability: please call to check |
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| Remus
Memorial Horse Sanctuary Little Farm, Buttsbury Road, Buttsbury, Nr. Ingatestone, CM4 9NZ Tel 01277 356191 www.remussanctuary.co.uk |
Come and meet the animals at our rescue centre for horses, ponies, donkeys, goats and sheep. Enjoy the various activities each open day, e.g. teddy bear clinic and dog shows. | Yes | ||||
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Tenpin,
The Kursaal, Eastern Esplanade Southend-on-Sea. SS1 2WW Tel: 0871 873 3150 Website |
Tenpin bowling and more with amusements, pool tables and Take 10 Diner. | Yes | ||||
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Lakeside Karting,
Arterial Road (A1306), Thurrock, Essex RM19 1EA Tel 01708 863070 www.lakesidekarting.co.uk |
Go Karting fun for all the family on fabulous outdoor track. Ages from 8 years but be sure to book. Food available during busy periods | No | ||||
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Brentwood Karting,
The Raceway, Brentwood Leisure Park, Warley Gap, Brentwood,CM13 3DP Tel 01277 260001 www.brentwood-karting.com |
Go
Karting fun for all the family on fabulous outdoor track. Ages from 6
years but be sure to book. Cafe |
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Travelling Natural
History, based in Bishops
Stortford: available throughout the UK Tel 07785 951415 www.travellingnaturalhistory.com |
Dinosaur and Natural History workshops, hands-on fun and learning and much more with our huge selection of materials. Presented on site for your school or group for children from 0 to 12 to enjoy at their leisure. Birthday parties | Yes | ||||
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Aktiv-Events: at
the location of your choice in
Hertfordshire and surrounding counties. Tel 08452 242819 www.www.aktiv-events.com |
Archery, Fencing, Sumo, Spy Missions and other outdoor activities for Kids at your location, educational programme for schools | Yes | ||||
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Mistley
Place Park Animal Rescue Centre, New Road, Mistley, Near
Manningtree, Essex CO1 11ER Tel 01206 396048 |
Animal Rescue Centre - Enjoy peaceful country walks and make friends with the animals at this 25 acre rescue centre, gift shop and tearoom. |
Yes |
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