Five ways to keep your children entertained in Colchester this half-term

IT can be really difficult to keep children entertained when they are on their school holidays.

So with the May half-term taking place from May 27 to June 2 this year, we have collated some of the best activities in Colchester to keep them happy.

Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo is host to so many with families throughout the year (Image: Credited)

Colchester Zoo is a firm city favourite and can be greatly enjoyed by children and adults alike.

School holiday tickets can be purchased online for £19.95 for children aged between 3-15 years old, with under 3s allowed in for free.

Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Castle museum is filled with so much history regarding the city (Image: Credited)

Colchester Castle can not only be a brilliant way for your kids to learn about history, its also simply a great place to enjoy a family day out.

Tickets for children are £7.50 for the first child while all additional children can get in for £3.75.

Castle Park

Picturesque - Castle park is a brilliant way to spend a day with the kids (Image: Credited)

To get a feel for the castle without paying the fees for entry, the park is also a beautiful and vast place for children to enjoy.

Within the park there is a play park which can provide hours of fun for young ones, and the various scenery surrounding it is simply stunning.

Green Island Gardens

Views - one of the various gardens from the centre (Image: Credited)

Green Island Gardens, located close to Ardleigh, just outside of Colchester, is 20 acres of private gardens with countless trees and shrublands.

Admission prices for children stand at £2.50, so it is a great and affordable way to keep your children entertained.

Wyvernwood

Magical - Wyvernwood provides lots of fun for young ones throughout the day (Image: Credited)

Wyvernwood is a great and wonderous place for children to explore.

It is described as being a “fun-filled and magical experience with elements of surprise and delight”.

Prices for youngsters to enter Wyvernwood cost £12.49 each, with a family ticket of four being priced at £42.49.