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
Campground type
- Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 Mar to
This site is a member of Countrywide Park Homes group.
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Pitch types & availability
Powered concrete and grass site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Max 11.0m width x 4.5m depth (36.1ft width x 14.8ft depth) Calculated area: 49.5m² (532.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered concrete and grass site (lake view)
5 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Min 11.0m width x 4.5m depth (36.1ft width x 14.8ft depth) Calculated area: 49.5m² (532.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 22 (GBP 22) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 75% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Very good site for families and couples.
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Powered concrete and grass site
Liked: Location location location. Everything close by that suited our needs as dog owners.
Disliked: Toilet and shower facilities very basic but clean. Need updating.
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It was a lovely first experience
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Liked: Picturesque view of lake Tidy pitch Washing machine
Disliked: Small showers Not many washing up sinks Hard to lift grey waste into the pit.
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Loved being near tge sea and town…
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Liked: Loved being near tge sea and town
Disliked: Nothing
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Nice big pitches with view of boating lake Short walk to shops…
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Liked: Nice big pitches with view of boating lake Short walk to shops restaurants and pubs
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This site overlooking the the lake .nr to town .pubs,takeaways and shops…
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Liked: This site overlooking the the lake .nr to town .pubs,takeaways and shops within walking distance. Nice to have a washing machine to use on site if needed. Toilet block ok Just needed a clean
Disliked: Given a pitch no before we arrived. No barriers to site.public walking on to site ie going to shops or dog walking. very noisy at night cars and bikes using the road as a racetrack..
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Great site to get away from the stress of every day life.
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Liked: Well kept pitches, lots of space. Clean toilets and showers block, wash up area indoors with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Super location with some lovely walks.
Disliked: Nothing
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Great!
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Liked: Everything! Great site, clean facilities and good location. Very busy but quiet in the evening which was lovely.
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You just pull up to your pitch number, hook up and that’s it, all set
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Liked: The pitch was very spacious with views over the lake which was full of baby goslings, very cute. The facilities were good and very clean. You also had an excellent washing machine and driers facility (free of charge) which also housed your sinks for washing up. Very please with our stay 👍
Disliked: Nothing
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The toilets and showers nice a clean!…
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Liked: The toilets and showers nice a clean!
Disliked: Just wasn't for me, noisy and a argument outside my pitch, late at night, then boy racers up and down the promenade, didn't get hardly any sleep so left a day early!
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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Brightlingsea Touring Park
Promenade Way
Brightlingsea
Colchester
Essex
England
CO7 0LW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.80848°N
1.01934°W
Nearest transport
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.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Brightlingsea | 0.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Mersea | 7.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Jaywick | 7.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 8.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton | 10.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
firstsite 12 km
Colchester Castle Museum 12.2 km
Colchester Zoo 14.1 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 22.2 km
Christchurch Mansion 29.5 km
National Trust
Bourne Mill 10.6 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 16.7 km
Thorington Hall 20.1 km
Coggeshall Grange Barn 23.9 km
Paycocke's 24.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brightlingsea 0.2 km
Cudmore Country Park - East and West Mersea - Cudmore 1.9 km
Brightlingsea - Colne Estuary - Crab and Winkle Path 2.2 km
ST OSYTH'S PRIORY 3.7 km
Hollybush Hill - Brightlingsea - River Colne - Hollybush 3.8 km
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 campgrounds
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- 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?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Brightlingsea Touring Park? From $38.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.