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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.