Monster mayhem at Braintree Village

Monster mayhem at Braintree Village - editor Danielle Harvey took the challenge on! 

"Something I certainly would have picked for my own hen do, The Monster at Braintree Village offers a fun-filled get-together for an alternative hen/stag or sten do!

Situated in Braintree Village's North Car Park (well, on the bit of grass that runs alongside it, have you seen the ice rink there at Christmas?) you can't comprehend the sheer size of it until you're full-throttle throwing yourself through The Monster's mouth! It's huge!

Possibly taking the first go with a bit too much enthusiasm, I was trying to race my soon-to-be 16-year-old-son through the maze of inflatable steps, characters, barriers and balls! I need to up the kms on my morning run, as this bad boy certainly takes the wind out of you - realising I was no Lara Croft!

Although it hit my fitness levels hard, it really was an enormous amount of fun – figuratively and literally – and I could certainly imagine a group of my best pals having a great day/night here; because, not only do you have The Monster to enjoy, but there's a bar area serving your favourite cocktails and beverages, a food kiosk, a DJ booth, and plenty of tables and seating to gather around.

You could really add personal touches by supplying a race board to bring out the competitiveness in people, or even doing it in some kind of fancy dress (safety first though kids!), I can really see it being the go-to thing to do for adults and kids alike this summer!

The Monster Braintree Village 19th July – 31st August!
- Chapel Hill, Braintree CM77 8YH

Packed with more than 40 obstacles to conquer, including the 18-metre Mega Slide, chaotic Exterminator and epic House of Hell, The Monster promises unforgettable fun for everyone. Families and young thrill-seekers aged 6+ can book daytime sessions, while the evening will be open to adults looking to test their mettle.

Adult sessions (ages 16+ / bars 18+)
As night falls, The Monster gets wild. Get ready for a party like no other with our adult-only sessions.
· DJ sets every Thursday to Saturday
· Big screen karaoke
· Party tunes, lighting and fog machines
· Ping pong battles
· Themed fancy dress nights
· Our Inflatable Unicorn Party Pit
· Full bar and food available

Quench your thirst with signature Summer Spritz cocktails, frozen slushies (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), ice-cold beers, bubbles and soft drinks. Feast on crispy chicken tenders with honey mustard or buffalo glaze and truffle parmesan loaded fries. Then get your sweet treat fix with chocolate-covered frozen cheesecakes, fruit sorbets and delicious ice creams.