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General
- Family-friendly site on Mersea Island
- Plenty of activities in the park and nearby area
- Heated swimming pool
Wahey, it's Mersea Island! One of the (admittedly many) favourite places of Pitchup.com on the south-east coast, Mersea and its oysters have been known for centuries and the place has been popular with visitors since pre-Roman times.
And wahey, it's Waldegraves Holiday Leisure Park, a spiffing family option for Mersea Island holidays. There's heaps to do here for when you're not out exploring the island: a heated outdoor pool, clubhouse with licensed bar, family games room, playground and sports area are just for starters – and best of all, the park has access to its own private sandy beach...
Park characters Sammy Seagull and Bonnie Boxer are on hand along with the human members of the Waldegraves team to entertain guests, with other entertainment on site coming in the form of a coarse fishing lake, all-weather sports court, crazy golf, foot golf, pitch and putt and a driving range. The Granary restaurant and The Wheatgrain shop will sort foodie supplies.
Open from 15/02/2017 to 15/01/2018
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 30/04 and 05/09 (subject to weather conditions).
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Facilities/activities including crazy golf, foot golf, pitch and putt and the driving range are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Check availability at Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park…
Many sites set a maximum occupancy of 6/8 people per pitch, so try breaking your booking down into smaller groups to generate more results. For example, if you’re a group of 10, enter 5 people in your initial search and then book 2 pitches.
However, where the pitch or accommodation occupancy allows it, you can make a booking for up to 30 adults and 30 children in one booking.
To book multiple pitches or accommodation, use the 'Special requests' box on the booking page to ask to be sited together. Complete the booking form for the first booking (you can add a password and save your card so that we remember your details). Then click "Make another booking like this" at the top of the confirmation page to make the next booking.
Large groups: check the listing page for any group restrictions set out in the terms and section titled ‘Please note’.
Large tents/caravans: check the restrictions on unit dimensions to ensure your unit is suitable for the space you will be provided with.
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: Max 7.3m width x 7.3m depth (24.0ft width x 24.0ft depth) Calculated area: 53.5m² (576.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: Max 7.3m width x 7.3m depth (24.0ft width x 24.0ft depth) Calculated area: 53.5m² (576.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 3.7m width x 11.0m length (12.0ft width x 36.0ft length) Calculated area: 40.1m² (432.0ft²)
Bedrooms: 3
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 3.7m width x 11.0m length (12.0ft width x 36.0ft length) Calculated area: 40.1m² (432.0ft²)
Bedrooms: 3
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Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your recent stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, |
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From the manager...
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your recent stay with us. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by the team and we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit. We do ask all of our guests to respect the peace and quiet of the park at all times and our security team are on hand throughout the day and night, we are sorry you had issues with other campers with regards to their noise level. The WiFi available on our park is maintained and operated by an outside provider, and we have no control over the pricing or service. We are sorry if you were disappointed in any way with the cost of the WiFi and we will pass your comments on to the Park Management. We sincerely hope that despite these problems you were able to able to really enjoy your holiday, and we truly hope that you will be back to visit us again. Best wishes, |
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From the manager...
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your recent stay with us and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed our facilities. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, |
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Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your recent stay with us. Entertainment is included in your booking price. The Entertainment Manager has advised that in the evenings they are hosting a cash bingo and game shows with cash prizes to be won are only over 18's are allowed to enter. Kids can be in the venue during the game shows, just cannot participate. The Clubhouse is open from 10am until late and kids are allowed in the venue during these hours. We always look to improve our guest's experience and we will pass your comments on to the Park Management. We do hope you will take the opportunity to come back to stay at Waldegraves in future. Kind Regards, |
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From the manager...
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your recent stay with us. We do ask all of our guests to respect the peace and quiet of the park at all times and our security team are on hand throughout the day and night We encourage our customers to report any antisocial behaviour on the park as soon as possible so we can rectify the issue quickly and efficiently. We are sorry to hear that you were not entirely satisfied with the cleanliness of our park. We do have dedicated cleaning teams on site, that constantly patrol each venue to ensure they are always looking their best. During busy periods, such as school holidays, the number of people using our facilities will increase, meaning that it becomes a challenge to ensure each area is clean and tidy. We always look to improve our guest's experience and we will pass your comments on to the Park Management. We are also sorry to hear that you do not wish to return but we would love to welcome you back if you change your mind. Kind Regards, |
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From the manager...
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your recent stay with us and we are happy to hear that you are planning to return. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, |
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From the manager...
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your recent stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Best wishes, |
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From the manager...
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your recent stay with us and we are happy to hear that enjoyed your meal at The Granary Restaurant. We do ask all of our guests to respect the peace and quiet of the park at all times and our security team are on hand throughout the day and night. We have four big non-electric camping fields with loads of space as there are no pitch boundaries. At any point during your stay you are welcome to see reception to discuss other pitch options. We are sorry to hear that you were not entirely satisfied with your holiday experience. We do have dedicated cleaning teams on site, that constantly patrol each venue to ensure they are always looking their best. During busy periods, such as school holidays, the number of people using our facilities will increase, meaning that it becomes a challenge to ensure each area is clean and tidy. We always look to improve our guest's experience and we will pass your comments on to the Park Management. We are also sorry to hear that you do not wish to return but we would love to welcome you back if you change your mind. Kind Regards, |
Features
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
Take away
Tennis
TV room
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Rules
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Thorrington (Essex): Crossroads Coach Stop — 5.6 miles
St Osyth: Kings Arms Coach Stop — 5.8 miles
Alresford (Essex): Main Rd Coach Stop — 5.9 miles
- Train stations
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Wivenhoe Rail Station — 5.4 miles
Alresford (Essex) Rail Station — 5.7 miles
Great Bentley Rail Station — 7.1 miles
- Ferry ports
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Point Clear Ferry Landing — 3.6 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing — 3.7 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing — 12.0 miles
- Airports
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London Southend Airport — 17.9 miles
Join the B1025 to Mersea Island. Cross the Strood Channel via ‘The Causeway’ and then take the left fork to East Mersea. Take the second turning to the right and follow the brown and cream Tourist Board signs to Waldegraves.
Local attractions
Mersea is the most easterly inhabited island in the UK and although it's only about seven square miles has quite a bit to do among its unspoiled landscape.
Exploring the local village from Waldegraves Holiday Leisure Park and sitting with a picnic taking in the fab views over the Blackwater Estuary should see you sorted to start with, then we'd suggest a bit of crabbing, wandering among the native wildlife of Cudmore Grove Country Park to the island's east, and a meal in one of the many eateries overlooking the harbour Mersea Hard... The foot ferry across to nearby Brightlingsea and Point Clear near St Osyth is on the island's east side.
Off the island, another Pitchup.com fave Colchester is only nine miles away – zoo and castle a must – or you could trek around other nearby parks like Colchester's Highwoods Country Park and Hadleigh Castle Country Park in Suffolk.
Must see
- Colchester Zoo (7.6 miles)
- firstsite (7.9 miles)
- Colchester Castle Museum (8.0 miles)
National Trust
- Bourne Mill (7.0 miles)
- Coggeshall Grange Barn (12.8 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
| Depart: | 1 p.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
| Depart: | 1 p.m. | |
Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park will debit the balance from your card 10 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 10 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Pitches: a £10 deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure when returning the gate badge/barrier pass/toilet keys.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
Cheque
MasterCard
Visa
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your recent stay with us and we are pleased to hear that you found our facilities to be clean.
We are sorry to hear that the entertainment wasn't to your family's taste, please be assured this will be passed on to our entertainments team.
We look forward to welcoming you back again.
Best wishes,
Waldegraves Team