COLCHESTER Zoo has won three awards which single out the best attractions for parents and children in Essex.

The Maldon Road attraction has been voted top of the class in three categories at the Essex Mum 2019 awards.

For the sixth year in a row the zoo has been named the best outdoor day out and for a fourth consecutive year won best Christmas event.

It also picked up the best Halloween event for its Shriek Week activities in October.

Visit essexmums.com/love/ to find out more about the awards.