ESSEX is set to be the proud owner of the world’s largest inflatable obstacle course.
Braintree Village will be the home to an action-packed activity area and assault course – just in time for the summer holidays (and questionable weather).

The inflatable obstacle course is great for adults and kids[/caption]
The Monster boasts a 300m playground, 40 hurdles and mega slide[/caption]
Named The Monster, people can take on the huge obstacle course from Saturday 19th July to Sunday 31st August.
Based in the Essex shopping outlet, the area will be transformed into a giant playground with 300 metres of inflatable fun for everyone.
You’ll find more than 40 obstacles including the 18-metre Mega Slide, the chaotic Exterminator and the House of Hell.
The Monster has toured Canada and the USA – plus has had sell-out events at London’s Alexandra Palace and Birmingham’s NEC.
The gigantic arena – which is the biggest of its kind in the area – is welcome to people of all ages.
Guests can take part in daytime sessions for families and youngsters.
Plus adult-only evening experiences with street food and drink available to enhance a festival vibe.
Josef O’Sullivan, Centre Director at Braintree Village, commented: “We’re thrilled to welcome The Monster to Braintree Village this summer.
“It’s such a unique, exciting attraction that will bring something totally new to the area.
“We’ve seen such a positive reaction to the recent limited-run activities that we have brought to the outlet, and we’re certain that this is going to be the most hotly anticipated event yet.
“We look forward to sharing more details about The Monster soon – it’s set to be an unforgettable summer at Braintree Village.”
Ticket prices and sessions will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
Children must be aged 6 years or 1-metre tall to take part.
Guests are encouraged to sign up to the outlet’s member rewards club, PLUS+, for priority access to tickets and exclusive announcements.
The exciting summer news follows a range of fresh stores opening at the outlet.
Shoppers have gone wild for Essex’s first ever Crocs store, Joules and Belstaff.
For more sensory overload and stimulation, Haribo’s first flagship UK store can be found round the corner in Kent’s Bluewater.
Its Bluewater debut is Haribo’s first store in the UK that is outside of a designer shopping outlet.
The brand already has 10 locations across factory destinations in the likes of Ashford and Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth.

The assault course is coming to Braintree, Essex[/caption]
The Monster is the largest inflatable obstacle course in the world[/caption]
There are adults-only sessions where you’ll find a festival vibe[/caption]
The epic activity arena can be found at Braintree Village[/caption]