Brightlingsea Touring Park
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- 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
Site type
20
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Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
This site is a member of Countrywide Park Homes group.
Pitch types & availability
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 4.5m depth (49.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (lake view)
5 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 4.5m depth (49.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a very well-located site, praised for its proximity to the beach, town amenities, and lovely lake views. Pitches are generally spacious and well-kept, with many offering electric and water. The site is noted for its friendly staff and clean facilities, though some reviews mention they are dated and could benefit from an upgrade. While many enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, some experienced noise from nearby roads or events. Security is a concern for some, with open access to the site and facilities.
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We loved the location next to the lake (pitch 20) and the…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (lake view)
Liked We loved the location next to the lake (pitch 20) and the short walk to the pub.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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Nothing because we couldn't stay…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Nothing because we couldn't stay
Disliked Couldn't make it due to family bereavement. Tried to contact owner day before to cancel. She said id had to contact putch up. Because I didnt have an account through pitch up i couldn't cancel it. I was fine about losing deposit but to lose the whole amount was a little unfair. This site would have been handy for us when visiting family in Brightlingsea but in future we will go elsewhere
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Site very neglected, facilities block needs condemning.
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (lake view)
Liked Position
Disliked Everything else. Way too expensive. No grey water disposal point
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Lovely site will return. Mick the site manager was really helpful
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked As ever the location was lovely and the town itself has lots going on and plenty of places to eat and drink. We even timed it right as the fair was in town.
Arrived and realised on a pitch not suitable for our awning , the site staff couldn't have been better at addressing our issues and getting us swapped on to a suitable one. Really grateful for them.
Disliked The showers are woeful they were last time too either freezing or boiling no in between and occasionally no water pressure but they were clean so didn't ruin our enjoyment.
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Location…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Location
Disliked Showers are useless. Just a dribble of cold water on both days of our visit, s as me in both male and female showers.
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More a carpark for caravans than a place to stay for holidays
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The pitches are half gravel half grass so that the cars and caravans stand on gravel and do not damage the grass.
Disliked - The pitches are not separated by hedges and the caravans and camper-cars stand very close together.
- There is absolutely no space for children to play.
- The worst however are the dirty toilets and showers. Some toilets were closed “out of order”, one of 4 wash basins was out of order, the second hat only very hot water, too hot to wash hands, in the third the cold water ran continuously and in the fourth the water had very low pressure.
Trying to take a shower: In the first cabin I got only cold water with very low pressure. In the second the same, but after waiting some minutes with running water it became warm for half a minute and then cold again and with very low pressure. No place to put your shower gel. When I had waited so long for warm water I noticed that the drain was blocked and my feet were standing in water.
I think that the showers and toilets are an offense to the guests paying 50 pounds per night. The value for money ist really bad here. I booked the most expensive camping site and got the worst.
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Had a great weekend in Brightlingsea, which is very charming. We camped…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Had a great weekend in Brightlingsea, which is very charming. We camped old-school style at this campsite, parked car on the gravel next to the adjoining grass part. Staff were friendly, helped us work out our spot as we did not receive an email notification.
Disliked Being put in pitch 44, sleeping in a tent right opposite the toilet and facilities block. We could hear people walk past on the gravel all night long, the sound of the door code being entered and subsequent door slam. Relentless. There was also a lot of light pollution from said block, spoiling the evening ambience somewhat.
This was our first time camping on a touring pitch, really wanted to spend a weekend in Brighlingsea and there was availability at shorter notice. Had we been put in a pitch further along, this would have been better for us staying in an actual tent. Someone arriving in a camper van might love this spot!
Having said all of this, we made the best of our mini weekend.
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Really nice site
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (lake view)
Liked Good sized hard standing pitches with a grass area beside it .All pitches have their own water tap.The site is well placed for access to the town and seafront.Nice quiet site at nighttime will definitely visit again
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Great site but poor facilities considering the price
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (lake view)
Liked Location and views of the lake
Disliked Toilet block becoming dated and rough paint coming off the walls due to damp, disabled toilets hand rails covered in rust.
Considering the prices have jumped significantly from last year nothing has been updated in a few years
No interaction with the site management to pass on this information.
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Really lovely place, site in good proximity to beach, local shops etc
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (lake view)
Liked Good sized pitch, nice having gravel and grass so no matter whether it’s caravan, motor home or tent it works well . Toilet facilities good - read a lot of reviews before going saying they needed updating but saw no evidence they did - they were always clean, shower was hot and having the use of a washing machine and dryer was a really nice option. Didn’t use the WiFi because I have my own dongle so can’t comment on the quality of that , all I will say is phone signal is very good so using a hotspot would be ok. Good location , can literally pitch up and leave the car there . Recommend the crabbing , the shop keeper in the premier has everything you need and will help you out with the cheapest bait . It’s not difficult and good fun. Foot ferry to West Mersea is nice for a literal trip and not expensive . Great site in a lovely place and we will visit again
Disliked Wind - (not the fault of the site of course 😂)
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Brightlingsea Touring Park
Promenade Way
Brightlingsea
Colchester
Essex
England
CO7 0LW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.80848°N
1.01934°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea | 0.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Mersea | 4.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Jaywick | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
firstsite 7.5 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 7.6 mi
Colchester Zoo 8.7 mi
East Anglian Railway Museum 13.8 mi
Christchurch Mansion 18.4 mi
National Trust
Bourne Mill 6.6 mi
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 10.4 mi
Thorington Hall 12.5 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 14.9 mi
Paycocke's 15.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brightlingsea 0.1 mi
Cudmore Country Park - East and West Mersea - Cudmore 1.2 mi
Brightlingsea - Colne Estuary - Crab and Winkle Path 1.4 mi
ST OSYTH'S PRIORY 2.3 mi
Hollybush Hill - Brightlingsea - River Colne - Hollybush 2.4 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Brightlingsea Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Brightlingsea Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Brightlingsea Touring Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Brightlingsea Touring Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.