Colchester Country Park

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Views from the pitches (added by manager 04 Aug 2022)
Hardstanding touring pitch
Hardstanding touring pitch
Good size pitches

  • 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
Excellent excellent Essex... an easy hour from London, a comely coastline, and close to East Anglia, Constable Country and the Sussex coast for day trips – it's all very excellent indeed. And then there's Colchester, the ancient town settled by the Romans way back when and full of superb sights, museums and leisure offerings – all very excellent too. If you're visiting Essex for any of the above, a march along to high-quality Colchester Country Park should be an excellent option, as it's within walking distance of Colchester city centre and close to the coasts of Essex and Sussex. Arrange a day trip to London from here or use the park as a base to or from ferry ports: but a day or two in Colchester should surely be had too... The park is set in pretty parkland with roomy pitches and spacious fields. Facilities are plentiful – no queuing here – and include three spotlessly kept amenities blocks with private cubicles and free hot water. There's also a dedicated disabled unit, dishwashing and laundry areas, a large play area and a shop.

Site type

Tent sites 26
Travel trailer sites 60
RV sites 59
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

AA 5 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very clean site, well kept, hard standing pitch are levels. Communications from…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Very clean site, well kept, hard standing pitch are levels. Communications from the site office is really good - they checked in with me to make sure I was still on my way. Playpark for children is a nice edition. Shower cubicles and toilets are well maintained. Key fob access to site means the campsite is secure. Information pack/map is

Disliked: Noise from the A12 is noticeable but cannot be avoided. Driveway onto site from main road is bumpy and has pot holes in areas.

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We will definitely return, friendly and helpful staff

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Zoe S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Such a beautiful clean and well presented camp site. 3 shower/toilet blocks, lots of bins and plenty of room between us and our neighbours.

Disliked: Pitch 118 was a lovely pitch but too close to hear the traffic from the busy A12 . Didn’t bother my husband . That was the only negative for me . Had a walk around and chose our next pitch area on our next visit

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Zoe:) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

Nice and quiet Accept dog

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Daniel P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Nice and quiet

Disliked: Very hot water We can’t get proper shower

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Daniel:) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

Nice and clear

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Daniel P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Near to great London

Disliked: So hot water We can’t get proper shawer

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Daniel:) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

Lovely and Quayle

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Daniel P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Near to the great London

Disliked: Water too hot We not can choose

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Daniel:) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

Excellent site with super friendly welcome and good facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Alan R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: A lovely friendly welcome. Great explanation of where everything was. Easy to set up and get sorted. Had an absolutely lovely time with plenty of space to spread out and relax.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Alan :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

Would stay here again thankyou.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jackie W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Cheerful staff, clean bathrooms and site. Lovely and quiet campers.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Jackie:) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

Good site

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Used as overnight stop on return trip to UK from Netherlands on Harwich ferry. Friendly warden who let a group of us who all came off same ferry in after reception hours (pre-warned). Slightly 'old fashioned' toilet block, but clean and perfectly usable. Good site as travel stop or to explore Cochester and the local area.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review:) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

Really great, we’ll be back.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rebecca B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: We stayed one night to practice setting up our new caravan and packing away. Really enjoyed our stay; lovely clean facilities, wide pitch, easy access to A12, felt secure to have key fob access

Disliked: Some road noise due to close proximity of A12 but not the fault of the site, we got used to it, it is helpful to be so close to it as newbie caravan towers!

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Rebecca :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

Basic

Overall 8/10
Location 4
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Janet W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Nice, well kept site. People around considerate for noise etc. Secure and gated. Can walk into centre.

Disliked: Asked for a quiet pitch but I honestly don’t think you can get one. The a12 runs along the rear and traffic is accelerating as it’s just off the junction. Lots of Lewis Hamilton wannabes! The shower and toilet facilities are old and dated.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review :)


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Colchester Country Park

Cymbeline Way

Colchester

Essex

England

CO3 4AG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.89218°N
0.86149°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 km Stanwell Street
5.8 km Valley Road
5.9 km Valley Road
Rail
2.3 km Colchester Rail Station
3 km Colchester Town Rail Station
4.6 km Hythe (Essex) Rail Station
Ferry
14.8 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
14.8 km Point Clear Ferry Landing
27.7 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal
Airport
37.6 km London Southend Airport
41.4 km London Stansted Airport

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

Classic Colchester is a popular pick for holidaymakers in the area, who come to see Colchester Castle and Castle Museum with its extensive exhibit on Roman Colchester; the social history Hollytrees Museum and the Natural History Museum in the city's former All Saints' Church. Plenty of restaurants, pubs and shops are here too, as well as decent leisure options like a leisure centre, ten-pin bowling, roller skating, the Mercury Theatre, the Arts Centre and the Minories Gallery. If you're on holiday with kids, Colchester Zoo is always a hit, as is the East Anglian Railway Museum at Chappel which has heaps of activities for young explorers. The Colne Valley Railway's mile of track is at the old village of Castle Hedingham, also well worth a look for its Norman Hedingham Castle and timber-framed medieval buildings. The area surrounding Colchester Country Park is excellent walking, cycling and nature spotting land with miles of nature reserves, footpaths and bike trails: head from Colchester to Alresford a mile and a half away or join up with the 81-mile long Essex Way from Epping to Harwich.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Brightlingsea 14 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Mersea 14.3 km Sea N/A Good N/A N/A
Jaywick 21.8 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower 22.8 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Clacton 24 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Colchester Castle Museum 2.7 km

firstsite 2.9 km

Colchester Zoo 3.7 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 8.1 km

Christchurch Mansion 27.7 km

National Trust

Bourne Mill 3.8 km

Thorington Hall 10.9 km

Coggeshall Grange Barn 12.5 km

Paycocke's 12.7 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 13.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

A Walk Around Colchester, Essex 2.4 km

Colchester - Hythe - Wivenhoe - Alresford 2.4 km

Colchester - West Bergholt - Essex Way - Braiswick - Colchester 2.5 km

Fordham Heath - Ford Street - River Colne - Essex Way - Fordham Heath 2.9 km

COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK 3 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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Colchester Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Colchester Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Colchester Country Park? Classic Colchester is a popular pick for holidaymakers in the area, who come to see Colchester Castle and Castle Museum with its extensive exhibit on Roman Colchester; the social history Hollytrees Museum … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Colchester Country Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Colchester Country Park? From $50.55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.