Colchester ★★★★★ 4.6 Year-round (summer outdoor play) Interactive play centre, 0–11 yrs, from £6/child
Go Bananas in Colchester is a vibrant indoor village-themed soft play, a 6,000 sq ft space with role-play shops, a 3-level frame, and sensory room that’s perfect for imaginative play. Since 2008, it’s expanded to include a doctor’s office, supermarket, and fire station for under-5s, plus climbing walls for 6+. Sessions 90 minutes, socks £1, max 100 kids.
Café has kids’ meals (£5 pasta) and adult salads, parties £160 for 10.
Free parking, central location.
Pros
- Role-play adds educational value
- Clean and well-organised
- Good for mixed ages
- Affordable and central
Cons
- Role-play can get messy
- Weekends busy