Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Visit Colchester Information Centre

First Floor, Charles House, Kelvedon Road, Inworth, Essex, CO5 9SH, Tel: 01376 574130, Email, www.angliatours.co.uk

Anglia Tours Ltd specialises in high quality fully guided tours to a range of locations in the UK and across Europe.

Blake End, Braintree, Essex, CM77 6RA, Tel: 01376 344123, Email, www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk

Blake House is one of the prettiest craft centres in Essex, home to twenty exclusive shops, Minigolf and maize maze.

Paper Mill Lock, North Hill, Little Baddow, Essex, CM3 4BS, Tel: 07813 014325, Email, www.papermilllock.co.uk

Public trips and charters aboard traditional 48-seat barge "Victoria" with bar and catering options. Cruiser and dinghy hire, lock-side tea-room, island picnic area, walks and fishing. Coaches welcome by appointment.

All Saints House, Romford Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6QD, Tel: 0208 5009912, Email, www.chigwelltours.co.uk

Tours of Chigwell and the surrounding area - 3 types - historic, scenic and celebrity.

Weston Homes Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UP, Tel: 0845 437 9089, Email, www.cu-fc.com

Colchester United Football Club was formed in 1937. They currently play in League One. In August 2008 the club played their first match in their new stadium "" Weston Homes Community Stadium"" which is situated to the north of Colchester.

Five Lakes Hotel,Golf,Country Club & Spa, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX, Tel: 01621 862324, Email, www.cpcolchester.co.uk

A spectrum of facilities for business, pleasure and leisure

Five Lakes Hotel,Golf,Country Club & Spa, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX, Tel: 01621 862426, Email, www.fivelakes.co.uk/thegolfclub

The Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester - Five Lakes hosts two contrasting mature 18 hole parkland courses which have gained an enviable reputation in this part of the world.

The Ford County Cricket Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PG, Tel: 01245 254010, Email, www.essexcricket.org.uk

County Cricket Ground in Central Chelmsford, with Conference & Banqueting facilities to cater for groups from 2 to 200. All rooms overlook the pitch, creating an inspiring environment. Free on site parking, 7 Minute walk from the station.

Stock Road, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9BE, Tel: 01277 829214, Email, www.greenwoodshotel.co.uk

Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat is a beautiful 17th Century manor house set in landscaped gardens. The hotel is located in Stock, Essex, close to the towns of Chelmsford and Billericay.

95 Lexden Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3BP, Tel: 01206 243463, Email, www.guideeast.co.uk

Tailored tours for groups and Coach Tour Operators covering Essex, London and the East of England. Tour planning and Tour Guide services for Coach Tours, Walking Tours and Theme Tours.

Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HX, Tel: 01268 712186, Email, www.eswater.co.uk

Pynest Green Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3QL, Tel: 0208 5088866, Email, www.highbeechridingschool.co.uk

At High Beech Riding School our aim is to teach you to ride, or improve your riding in a friendly atmosphere & pleasant surroundings. We cater for all riders, from teaching the beginner or novice in our indoor school to experienced riders.

Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HP, Tel: 01206 323150, Email, www.milsomhotels.com

Beside the River Stour on Essex/Suffolk border. Award winning restaurant offering great food, service and atmosphere.

Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN9 1AB, Tel: 08456 770606, www.gowhitewater.co.uk

Enjoy an unforgettable day of adrenalin pumping white water rafting as you take on the wild rapids international athletes will face in the London 2012 Games! Open in spring 2011, this impressive venue is the best of its type in the world.

Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH, Tel: 01206 282000, Email, www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk

Leisure World Colchester is one of East Anglia's largest sports, leisure, recreation and entertainment venues and offers year round fun for all the family. The leisure pool includes outside river rapids ride, water cannons and flumes.

Frinton Road, Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0JD, Tel: 01255 860050, Email, www.lifehouse.co.uk

Escape for the day at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel, close to Frinton on Sea

12 Purdeys Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1ND, Tel: 01702 548004, Email, www.rollacity.co.uk

Indoor roller skating rink, all ages and abilities, cafe bar area, lessons, clubs and parties.

The Secret Nuclear Bunker, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0LA, Tel: 01277 364470, Email, www.roperunners.co.uk

High Ropes adventure comes to Essex. We provide adrenaline filled activities on our new courses for anyone over 6 years old.

Royal Opera House Education, The Vinery, High House Production Park, Vellacott Close, Off London Road, Purfleet, RM19 1RJ, Tel: 01708 891200, Email, www.roh.org.uk/visit/tours/thurrock-tours

The award winning home of the set and scenery makers of the word famous Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. A fascinating place to explore backstage skills.

Rye Road Rye House, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0EH, Tel: 01992 460895, Email, www.rye-house.co.uk

Due to the recent achievements of Lewis and Jensen, Rye-House Kart Raceway is now a famous venue that has become the UK's foremost Karting centre and offers the perfect introduction into the world of Motor Sport.

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE, Tel: 01702 618747, Email, www.southendpier.co.uk

If you walk along Southend-on-Sea's High Street, towards the sea, your eye will be drawn in a straight line towards the longest pleasure Pier in the world.

Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ, Tel: 01206 262836, Email, www.stokebynayland.com

80 bedroom hotel in stunning Constable Country. Two championship golf courses, technogym, pool and extensive spa facilities, superb cuisine, shop and free wifi.

Fluxs Lane, off Bower Hill, Epping, Essex, CM16 7PE, Tel: 01992 572282, Email, www.eppinggolfcourse.org.uk

18 hole golf course and all weather practice ground. 70 car car park. Modern licensed club house. Upstairs dining 40 covers or 60 conference. Close to Epping Central Line tube station.

Woodham Walter, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6RW, Tel: 01245 223258, Email, www.warrengolfclub.co.uk

Set in the most secluded of positions yet within easy reach of the local towns. Circa 1744, converted to its present use in 1934. Golf club & Lodge Park set on 350 acres.

Kingsman Farm Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6QB, Tel: 01702 230320, Email, www.brandyhole.com

Yacht club, fully licensed bar, restaurant lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, beauty room, RYA Sailing Cousres, events.

Old Customs House, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1BY, Tel: 01621 857567, Email, www.top-sail.co.uk

Sailing barges "Hydrogen" and "Thistle". Historic sailing barges available for private hire for groups up to 50 from a variety of East Coast locations. Also public sailing programme for individuals and weekends away.