15+ Things to Do with Toddlers in Chelmsford

Visit our petting farm to interact with adorable animals and create lasting family memories in a garden centre setting.

Explore over 100 animal species from around the world at this Essex wildlife park, featuring hands-on experiences and conservation education for families.

Interact with farm animals through hands-on experiences, petting encounters, pony rides, and farm tours in beautiful Essex countryside.

Meet exotic and farm animals, enjoy rides and attractions, and explore indoor soft play all included in one ticket price.

Enjoy hands-on animal encounters, woodland exploration, and play areas across 20 acres of Essex countryside.

Explore a scenic 14-mile waterway through rural Essex with boat trips, canoeing, walking trails, and waterside refreshments at Paper Mill Lock.

Explore 900 years of ancient woodland home to deer, birds, and diverse flora across scenic trails and observation hides.

Explore over 500 acres of diverse woodlands, open parkland, and the famous Gruffalo Trail perfect for families, dog walkers, and nature enthusiasts.

Enjoy diverse outdoor play equipment including swings, roundabouts, and springers for children of all ages in this accessible Witham park.

Explore over 160 acres of award-winning green space featuring adventure playgrounds, unique gardens, Pets' Corner, paddling pool and regular family events.

Enjoy a fun and safe soft play environment with separate areas for under and over 5's, games, parties, and a café at this family-run Chelmsford venue.

Enjoy indoor soft play and café refreshments with walk-in access and pushchair-friendly facilities for families with young children.

Test your Ninja skills across obstacle courses inspired by ITV's hit TV show, featuring climbing, balancing, swinging challenges and the famous Warped Wall.

Jump, bounce and explore at this indoor trampoline park with adventure activities designed for the whole family.

Enjoy modern swimming pools, expert coaching, fitness classes and family activities all under one roof at this state-of-the-art Essex leisure centre.

Enjoy a multi-activity leisure centre featuring soft play, trampolines, climbing challenges, swimming, and fitness facilities for the whole family.

Explore 366 acres of stunning gardens featuring themed areas, woodland walks, and seasonal displays perfect for families of all ages.

Enjoy bowling, soft play, arcade games, pool, and Clip 'n Climb activities all under one roof at this family entertainment center.

Explore ancient woodlands with outdoor adventure play, a working farm, interactive centre, and lakeside trails all set within a Green Flag Award-winning forest.