Rainy Day Things to Do in Colchester
Rained Off in Colchester? Here Is Your Plan B
The forecast turns, the walk is off, and suddenly you are scrolling for things to do in Colchester that are not the cinema again. Date night has become the same restaurant, the kids are bored, and friends are running out of ideas that do not involve sitting down.
Foxes Pickleball at Foxes Farm is a private indoor court at Eight Ash Green, around 10 minutes from Colchester town centre and just off the A12. It is easy to reach from Stanway, Lexden, West Bergholt and Marks Tey, and when you book, the court is all yours.
Why Pickleball Beats Another Night In
If you love padel, you will love this. Pickleball is quick to learn, easy to play and properly competitive once you get going. The ball is slow, the court is small and the rules take a few minutes, so everyone can join in from the first game.
It makes a brilliant date night with a story at the end. It is a rainy day answer for families with older children who need to burn off energy. And it is a fresh idea for friends who have done every pub and restaurant in town.
The barn is private and indoors, so the weather never cancels your plans. Put your own music on, play at your own pace and laugh as loudly as you like.
Pickleball is growing fast across the UK, and an hour at the barn is one of the easiest ways to see why.
There is no need to plan weeks ahead or buy any kit. Check the weather, pick a slot online in around 2 minutes and drive the short hop from Colchester. Paddles and balls are waiting for you, the lights are on and the court is ready. Whether it is a wet Saturday afternoon or a dark Tuesday evening, you can be playing within the hour.
Simple, Affordable and Ready When You Are
A booking covers up to 4 players for 60 minutes at a flat £20 an hour. Paddles and balls are provided, the court is carpeted, and there is free parking, free wifi and Bluetooth speakers. We are open 7 days a week, and booking online takes around 2 minutes.
Never played? Add Jason's coached hour for £45 and a qualified Level 1 coach will get you playing in no time.
The Wet Afternoon That Turned Into the Best Day of the Week
Picture heading home to Colchester still laughing about that one rally, with plans already made for the next booking. Stay in and the rainy days blur into one; book the barn and they become something to look forward to.
New to the game? Read more about the Foxes Pickleball. Want to train instead? See our indoor gym for rainy days in Colchester.