Book Family Friendly Campsites in Colchester, Essex
10 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Colchester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Colchester Country Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained park within walking distance of ancient Colchester
- Easy access to London, East Anglia, Suffolk and Essex
- Three facility blocks: never queue for the toilet or shower
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Rockinghams Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Simple and secluded site on a working farm close to the A12
- A 20-minute drive from Colchester or Mersea Island
- Four fishing lakes throughout the farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
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Brightlingsea Touring Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained site in Brightlingsea, on the Essex Sunshine Coast
- Howlands Marsh 25 minutes’ drive; Colchester Castle half an hour
- Electric and water hookups and launderette; well-behaved dogs welcome
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Nether Hall Farm
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Peaceful camping with views of the river Stour in coastal Suffolk
- Alton Water Sports Centre and Suffolk Ski Centre 15 minutes’ drive
- Small, off-grid site with direct access to Harkstead river beach
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Great Holland Campsite
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Off-grid family campsite five minutes’ drive from Frinton-on-Sea
- Walton-on-the-Naze and Clacton-on-Sea both 15 minutes’ drive
- Grass pitches with kids’ entertainment, fire shows and pop-up bar
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Gosfield Lake Resort
Halstead, Essex, England- Family-run Essex site on the banks of a 68-acre lake
- Playground and picnic areas on site, plus waterside café
- Five minutes' drive from the village and pubs of Halstead
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Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- On the banks of the River Stour in Dedham Vale
- Excellent for boaters and canoeists: canoe hire and launching stations
- Very quiet site with friendly family atmosphere
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Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite
Bradfield, Essex, England- Laidback pop-up site on a coastal Essex farm
- Five minutes' drive from Mistley and 15 minutes from Harwich
- Direct beach access; a few minutes' walk from the Essex Way
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Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac
Southminster, Essex, England- Wild camping on a small organic farm on Essex’s Dengie Peninsula
- Saltmarsh Coast and Bradwelll beach half an hour’s walk away
- Bike hire available on site and barbecue provided
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West Road Camping
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Simple but secure wild-style camping just outside Clacton-on-Sea
- Beach 20 minutes' walk away; adventure farm park next door
- Dog-friendly site surrounded by a 7-foot fence for safety
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West House Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Pop-up riverside site on a farm, easily accessed from the A12
- A half-hour walk to central Colchester; half-hour drive to beaches
- Next to a family-friendly golf course; footpath from site to town
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Ramblers Stables
West Bergholt, Essex, England- Small pop-up campsite on pony fields in peaceful Essex countryside
- A 30-minute drive to Dedham Vale and 40 minutes to the beach
- Grass pitches located on the Essex Way, close to shops and pubs
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Acorn Cottage
Colchester, Essex, England- 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
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Dedham Lodge
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-equipped caravan with private garden and barbecue
- Constable Country: five minutes' drive to Dedham, 20 to Flatford Mill
- Free-range eggs and local produce available; horses and dogs on site
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Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)
Colchester, Essex, England - Favourite
Teybrook Orchard
Colchester, Essex, England- Glamping site on a farm in Essex, an hour on the train from London
- Luxury accommodation between an orchard and 20 acres of woodland
- Five miles to Colchester and Colchester Zoo
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Coopers Beach Holiday Park
Colchester, Essex, England
