Indoor Things to Do in Colchester
Colchester has 20 indoor things to do to choose from, in and around Essex. They cover rainy-day indoor venues, and the full list below is ordered by distance from the town centre so the closest options come first.
Among them are Jungle Tumble Softplay, Kidz Fun Place and Restoration Shed. 20 are indoor, which helps on a wet day. Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Because facilities differ — some are full-day attractions, others a quick stop — checking opening times and any booking requirements ahead of a visit is recommended. The distances shown are measured from the middle of Colchester, and the occasional listing falls in an adjoining town where it is the nearest option for Colchester.
- 01 Original Art Shop0.1 mi
- 02 MP Gallery0.1 mi
- 03 Colchester Castle0.2 mi
- 04 The Lawrence Walker Gallery0.2 mi
- 05 Natural History Museum0.2 mi
- 06 Hollytrees Museum0.2 mi
- 07 Colchester Gallery0.2 mi
- 08 Kidz Fun Place0.2 mi
- 09 The Minories0.2 mi
- 10 Roman Circus Visitor Centre0.4 mi
- 11 tenpin0.6 mi
- 12 Jump Street0.6 mi
- 13 ESCALA Gallery2.2 mi
- 14 Hollywood Bowl2.3 mi
- 15 Jungle Tumble Softplay3.3 mi
- 16 Boxted Airfield Museum3.4 mi
- 17 The Munnings Art Museum5.9 mi
- 18 Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 66.4 mi
- 19 East Anglian Railway Museum6.5 mi
- 20 Restoration Shed6.5 mi
Good to know
How many indoor things to do are there in Colchester?
This page lists 20 indoor things to do mapped in and around Colchester, including Jungle Tumble Softplay. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the indoor things to do near Colchester free?
Entry charges vary by venue and a few may be free at certain times; it is best to check prices with each place directly, as fees are not always recorded in the underlying map data.
What is there to do at indoor things to do near Colchester?
Expect rainy-day indoor venues. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Colchester. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Colchester.