Campsites in Colchester, Essex that are good for birdwatching
19 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
Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Relaxed, friendly and simple site in the Dedham Vale
- Launch straight onto the river Stour; canoe hire on site
- Paddle directly to the pub; family-run site since the 1950s
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
- Fishing lake on farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
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Mersea Barns Glamping
Colchester, Essex, England- Small and luxurious glampsite set in stunning East Mersea countryside
- Mersea Water Park and Mersea Island Vineyard five minutes’ drive
- Well-equipped kitchens and ensuite bathrooms; restaurant and shop
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
Mersea Island Holiday Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Dog-friendly site with beach access on the Blackwater Estuary, Essex
- Colchester half an hour’s drive; Curve Water Sports 45 minutes
- Playground and indoor pool; restaurant and bar; evening entertainment
West Mersea Holiday Park
West Mersea, Essex, England- Family-friendly park right next to the beach in West Mersea
- A 25-minute drive to Colchester; 45 minutes to Clacton-on-Sea
- Café, shop, play area, bar and restaurant with a singer on Saturdays
Polstead Country Park
Polstead, Suffolk, England- Well-maintained, landscaped adults-only park near Polstead in Suffolk
- A 20-minute drive to Lavenham, and 25 minutes to Ipswich Waterfront
- Essentials shop on site; food pub five minutes’ walk away
Strangers Holiday Park
Bradfield, Essex, England- Peaceful and secure gated touring park in Bradfield village, Essex
- Colchester Castle 25 minutes’ drive; Wrabness Foreshore 10 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches with electric hook-ups, showers and beer garden
A Swift Escape
Beaumont-cum-Moze, Essex, England- Secluded luxury yurt in rural Essex, near Beaumont-cum-Moze
- A 15-minute drive from Frinton-on-Sea; 25 minutes from Colchester
- Kingsize bed, plus decking with two outdoor baths and gas barbecue
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
Henny Riverside Camping
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Small, peaceful and dog-friendly site on the River Stour in Suffolk
- Lavenham 20 minutes’ drive; Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park 45 minutes
- Luxury glamping pod with ensuite; watersports and bike hire available
Highfield Grange Holiday Park
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Lively holiday park on the Essex coast
- A short stroll from the seafront, pier and amusements of Clacton
- Indoor pool complex, bar, restaurant and evening entertainment
Glamping at Lodge Farm
Little Clacton, Essex, England- Peaceful glamping site set on two acres of scenic farmland
- Half a mile from Thorpe-le-Soken station; Clacton 15 minutes' drive
- Furnished bell tents with double bed, cutlery and crockery provided
Colemans Cottage Fishery
Witham, Essex, England- Peaceful rural site a mile and a half from the town of Witham
- Five fishing lakes with 100+ pegs and carp up to 22lb
- Tackle shop; licensed bar-restaurant on site open on select days/times
The Reed Bed
Chattisham, Suffolk, England- Private waterfront glamping site for two in Suffolk
- A 10-minute drive to the Dedham Vale; 15 minutes from Ipswich
- Luxury bell tents with a firepit, barbecue and kitchen facilities
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
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
The Star Inn Caravan Park
Southminster, Essex, England- Peaceful adults-only site two miles from the River Blackwater
- Dengie National Nature Reserve 15 minutes’ drive; Maldon 20 minutes
- Attached to a traditional country pub that serves food and drinks
Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Family-friendly site on Mersea Island with beach access
- Plenty of activities in the park and nearby area
- Heated swimming pool, fishing lake and restaurant on site
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