Campsites in Essex

Essex Outdoors Mersea

• Mersea Island site right on the coast two miles from West Mersea
• Five minutes' drive/bike ride to Cudmore Grove Country Park
• Activity centre on site; watersports lake next door

Fen Farm Caravan and Camping Site

• Quiet family-friendly Mersea Island site, family-run since 1923
• Wildlife haven, woodland walks, games field and two play areas
• Close to the beach and with a pub a few minutes' walk away

Southey Creek Glamping

• Cosy Essex glamping accommodation on an arable farm near Mundon
• A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 40 minutes to West Mersea beach
• Adults-only pods with private decking; vineyard and wildlife on site

South Park

• Romantic shepherd’s hut with a sculpture park in the Essex countryside
• A 10-minute drive to the Essex Way and historical houses further out
• Firewood provided and tennis court on site; walks and cycles nearby

Forest Side Glamping

• Tents with cosy decor and a peaceful setting near Hatfield Forest
• Five minutes’ drive to Hatfield Forest, and 15 to Bishop’s Stortford
• Tent kitchen and showers on site; forest walks, pubs and shops nearby

Steeple Bay Holiday Park

• Secluded site an hour from London
• Busy programme of family activities and entertainment in high season
• Fishing spots, pool, playground, amusement arcade, café and bar

Grange Farm Campsite

• Just over an hour's drive from London and 20 minutes from Colchester
• A 10-minute drive from the coast at Clacton and Frinton-on-Sea
• Within easy walking distance of the local village's pubs and takeaways

St Osyth Beach Holiday Park

Swallows Field Glamping Pods

• Adults-only glamping pods in a landscaped paddock with valley views
• A 10-minute drive from Colchester in the village of Fordham Heath
• Units have kitchenettes with ovens, double beds and private gardens

Martello Beach Holiday Park

• Direct access to seven miles of beach on the Essex coast
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sports court and kids' club
• Lively restaurant and bar with takeaway and entertainment

Harbour Lodge

• Adults-only waterside site on the edge of a peaceful Essex village
• A mile and a half from the coast; 25 minutes' drive from Colchester
• Direct access to a lake; 10 minutes' walk from pubs and takeaways

The Hare and Hounds

• Family-centric camping paddock at a country pub near Colchester, Essex
• Five minutes’ drive to Colchester Zoo; 20 minutes to West Mersea beach
• Bar and restaurant adjoining the site; shops 10 minutes’ drive

Naze Marine Holiday Park

• Within walking distance of the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze
• Nature reserve and Naze Tower nearby
• Indoor pool with terrace, adventure play area and amusements

The Pretty Thing

• Family-friendly and peaceful park on an acre of lush green land
• Clacton-on-Sea within 15 minutes; half an hour to centre of Colchester
• Within easy reach of beer and cider festivals, and the Clacton Airshow

Oaklands Holiday Village

Petersfield Village

• Secluded grass pitches on a former farm near Braintree in Essex
• A 15-minute drive to Hedingham Castle; 40 minutes to Dedham Vale
• Antiques, farm shop and café on site; walks five minutes’ drive away

Valley Farm Holiday Park

Orchards Holiday Park

Acorn Cottage

• Sole lodge surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Constable Country
• Dry skiing at Ipswich, plus fishing and sailing at Ardleigh Reservoir
• Six minutes' drive to handsome Dedham village for pubs and tearooms