Braintree BMX Track

The Braintree BMX Track sits on the outskirts of town and caters almost entirely to competitive riders and serious enthusiasts. It's a proper racing circuit - think clay surface, berms, jumps, and technical features built for speed and skill, not casual visitors wandering in off the street.

If your kids ride BMX at any level, this is where you want them. The track hosts events regularly and welcomes club members and trained riders. Casual drop-ins aren't really the thing here - you'll need to be part of an organised session or have prior arrangement. That said, if you're based nearby at Gosfield Lake Resort or Stocks Farm Camping, and your teenagers are into the sport, it's worth contacting the track directly to see what club nights or coaching sessions might work.

The facility itself isn't a day-out attraction in the traditional sense. You're not turning up with a picnic to watch the action unfold casually. But for families committed to BMX racing, it's a local asset worth knowing about. The track is well-maintained and taken seriously by the community that uses it.

For most holiday visitors camping in the area, this won't feature on your itinerary. But if you've got a young rider in the family, it's the sort of specialist venue that makes a regional trip worthwhile. Worth a phone call ahead to confirm what's on and whether they'll have space.