Mersea Island Holiday Park
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- 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
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 8 July to
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant 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 Local produce Off licence 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 yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Mersea Island Holiday Park
Fen Lane
East Mersea
Colchester
Essex
England
CO5 8UA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.7903°N
0.9842°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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brightlingsea | 2.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Mersea | 4.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Jaywick | 9.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 10.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton | 12.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
firstsite 12.3 km
Colchester Castle Museum 12.5 km
Colchester Zoo 13.1 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 21.6 km
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 31.4 km
National Trust
Bourne Mill 10.8 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 18.9 km
Thorington Hall 21.5 km
Coggeshall Grange Barn 22.3 km
Paycocke's 22.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cudmore Country Park - East and West Mersea - Cudmore 1.3 km
Brightlingsea 3.2 km
West Mersea 4 km
Brightlingsea - Colne Estuary - Crab and Winkle Path 4.7 km
Mersea Island Circular 5.9 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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Want to know more about camping in Essex?
- Does Mersea Island Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Mersea Island Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Mersea Island Holiday Park?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Mersea Island Holiday Park? From $45.77 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.