Sports & leisure

Air Hop has trampoline parks based in Chelmsford and Colchester.

Air Hop trampoline park is a world where the wall becomes the floor, a slam-dunk is within your grasp and the rules of gravity no longer apply. It's packed with lots of things to do with kids and the family, it takes the rush of getting airborne and combines it with a variety of games and challenges.
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Essex's only dedicated bouldering centre, Colchester Climbing Project allows you to scale walls up to 4m high.

No ropes are used and instead the floors are covered with deep mats.

Leisure Pool - Private Hire
Have fun in the Leisure Pool with flumes, waves and more.

Fitness Pool Inflatable Hire

Swimming Party

Sports Party

Inflatable Party

Outdoor Party

Soft Play Party

Dice and a Slice, where you can play board games and enjoy wonderful food and drink.

There's something for everyone, of all ages at our cafe, so even if you haven't delved into the world of board gaming before, why not give it a try?

We have over 600 games available to play in our cafe.

Don't want to play our board games? No problem! You don't have to play... Read more

ParkPlay is a two-hour long play session of fun and games for everyone starting at 9.30am every Saturday morning. You can read all about how we #MeetMovePlay and the types of activities we do here.

You can also head to the facebook page to find out more and like the page to keep up to date with news about Vange ParkPlay.

An adventure golf course and clubhouse cafe, set in the beautiful and historic surroundings of Castle Park, Colchester.

This exciting and challenging putting course has been specially designed to suit all abilities from the novice to the experienced golfer so the whole family can play.

So, whether you want to get the family out at the weekend and have a coffee and cake... Read more

We are a local community football club that holds monthly functions and events for everyone, throughout the year.
Ideal location to hold your special celebrations.
Weddings and birthday celebrations can be held at our own function room.

Ultimate Ninja UK is a unique and impressive range of full-sized Ninja obstacles based at our centre in the heart of Colchester, Essex. The course is designed to provide a twin-lane competition, training and recreation facility that is equally challenging, rewarding, and fun!

A great experience for budding Ninjas from 7 years old, and adults looking for a new fitness challenge or wanting... Read more

Season7 Apr 2023 - 29 Oct 2023
* Ferry runs weekends and bank holidays. Visit the website for a full timetable


Weather, tide times and crew permitting, the ferry will run most weekends from April to October. It runs back and forth from Wivenhoe to Rowhedge with a stop at Fingringhoe by request. It usually starts running two hours before high tide and for another hour and... Read more