The 8 Best Fun Activities & Games in Braintree, England

On Sky Ropes adventurers can explore our fun and family friendly high ropes course, navigating their way around bridges and beams high in the sky. We have two different levels so you can choose how high you dare to go, the tallest measuring over 9 metres! Our specially trained staff will kit you out with a full body harness and brief you on safety on the ropes. When you’re on the ropes you’re free to explore how you choose, selecting your own route and moving at your own pace. Instructors will always be on hand for any help or questions. Your Sky Ropes adventure lasts 75 minutes, including kitting out and a safety briefing. Sky Ropes Junior is an exciting way for younger thrill-seekers to explore rope bridges, conquer beams and develop new skills. It offers a wonderful day out where they can test their balance and agility and create a memorable experience. The adventure lasts around 30 minutes and there is always an instructor onsite to offer any help and answer questions.

Whether you're an adventurer at heart or just want to relax and unwind in Essex's beautiful countryside, Great Notley Country Park offers the perfect day out for all the family. Covering 100 acres of open space the park is home to Sky Ropes, the fun, family friendly high ropes adventure course as well as Essex’s longest kid’s play trail. Jump, swing, slide, crawl and climb your way around 1.2km of fun including giant see-saws, swing scales, a climbing forest, rope climbers, slides, forts and a large sand play area. (Please note our waterplay and climbing forest are currently out of action). Looking for something a bit quieter? The park also offers some lovely areas to explore and enjoy nature including a fishing lake and wildflower meadows. It’s popular for a wide range of activities including birdwatching, walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding, football, picnics and kite-flying. The park is also a great place to base yourselves to head off and explore the Flitch Way.

Set in beautiful Essex countryside, the carefully preserved farm buildings at Blake House Craft Centre are centered around a courtyard, which was previously the Blake House farmyard. Wander around the fine variety of shops in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, where there really is something for everyone; from a basket of flowers to ballet shoes, from dolls houses to decorations for your home and from antiques to elegant fabrics, you can treat yourself or find the perfect gift. Enjoy a slice of cake in our tea rooms, housed in an 17th century listed corn barn, then challenge friends to a round of crazy golf on our 9 hole minigolf course. Let the kids use up some energy in our play area and make sure you don’t miss our latest maize maze challenge! The Original Great Maze brings you an aMAZing new adventure each summer, so come and get lost for a great day out for all the family!

Discover a great new 'maize maze' challenge at The Original Great Maze this summer. Weave your way through the corn in search of the scarecrows and answer their questions. The escape map will help in your quest and upon your triumph, ring the bell and climb the victory tower to see those still lost in the green labyrinth. Come along and get lost for a fun day out for everyone!

We offer weekly classes in a range of subjects from arts and crafts to languages, all with experienced tutors in a friendly atmosphere. You could also try one of our frequent weekend workshops, delivered by some of the best art and craft tutors in Essex. We also host art and craft events throughout the year such as the Braintree Open Exhibition and the Braintree Summer School.