Strangers Holiday Park
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- Peaceful and secure gated touring park in Bradfield village, Essex
- Colchester Castle 25 minutes’ drive; Wrabness Foreshore 10 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches with electric hook-ups, showers and beer garden
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Feb 1 to
This campground is a member of Starglade Leisure group.
Campsite types & availability
Wifi at the unit/siteReviews
88% would recommend this campground to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This quiet, well-kept site is praised for its location near the Harwich ferry and friendly staff. Pitches are mostly level & spacious. Facilities are clean but some find them dated. Pub closure was a bummer for some. Electric gates add security. Great for overnight stays or exploring.
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I spent 2 nights here , it was a nice small site…
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Liked I spent 2 nights here , it was a nice small site ,with a lovely coffee shop by day and wine bar by night . The staff where very friendly,and toilets and showers where clean .on the Saturday morning there was no toilet roll in any of the toilets but I told the warden and this was instantly rectified and the rest of my stay there was always toilet roll there. The showers where nice and hot and very clean however there isn't a stall in the cubicle this would be a good idea to add as it would make changing easier after your shower but other then these view points I would definitely come again.
It is a gated site so very safe and secure .
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On arrival we entered via the secured entrance, we were shown our…
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Liked On arrival we entered via the secured entrance, we were shown our pitch which was clean and level! After hookup and set up the site is quiet and respectful, on site coffee shop is great, staff are very welcoming and friendly! Facilities are great including washing up facilities, chemical toilet disposal, showers and toilets, all nice and clean; if we were to be picky, these are due some upgrade and modernisation, however were well lit at night, but not to the detriment of those staying! Overall great stay and would most certainly return!
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Lovely initiation to camping
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Liked The place was very pretty, well kept, the man that came to greet us at the gate was really friendly and helpful. The place has a huge electric coded gate so we felt safe. Toilet and showers were fine and had a separate washing up area, and water was lovely and hot , not too far to walk. The ground was not to hard and was quite even, large area to pitch our 2 single tents. A pub with a nice outdoor area, backing on to the site to have a coffee and cake or a glass of something alcoholic.
Disliked This was my first time camping so not able to compare it to anything else. It was a lot better than I imagined it to be.I think the pub is missing and trick with only serving bakery type food and drinks.
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Ideally placed for anyone using Harwich ferries.
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Liked Good communication before the booking. Friendly welcome. Charcuterie at the Strangers ‘pub’ was exceptional.
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Great for a short stay with kids and dogs
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Liked Friendly staff, secure area for kids to play, nice local walks, great cafe/bookshop/winebar.
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Gut gelegen, hundefreundlich, ebene Stellplätze, sauber, nette Leute
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Liked Wir haben den Platz als Übernachtungsplatz in der Nähe des Fährhafens gebucht und dann eine Nacht verlängert. Die Gegend ist sehr schön und lohnt sich für Ausflüge nach Colchester und an den Stour. Der angrenzende Pub ist eher eine Art Rundum-Versorgungs-Restaurant/Café/Pub. Sehr nett!
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The site was immaculate and the site manager was extremely helpful. The…
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Liked The site was immaculate and the site manager was extremely helpful. The onsite pub had opened the week before and although not yet set up for food it opened early till late for coffee and drinks and an amazing array of cakes' pastries and bread.
Disliked Nothing
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I'd stay there again.
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Liked The site was spacious and tidy.The owner was friendly. Loved the bar/ cafe on site and the location.
Disliked The toilet and shower block could do with a little TLC and could have been cleaned more often. I was disappointed that we couldn't recycle waste.
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Toller Platz, ebene Stellplätze
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Liked Nähe zum Hafen in Harwich, ideal für die erste und oder letzte Nacht in England, freundliches Personal
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Goed
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Liked Rust
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearbyLocation
Strangers Holiday Park
The Street
Bradfield
Essex
England
CO11 2US
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.93308°N
1.11699°E
Nearest transport
Bus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovercourt | 6.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walton | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Frinton | 9.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Holland | 9.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 9.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Christchurch Mansion 8.9 mi
firstsite 9.6 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 9.7 mi
Colchester Zoo 13 mi
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 14.6 mi
National Trust
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 4.5 mi
Thorington Hall 8.6 mi
Bourne Mill 9.6 mi
Sutton Hoo 14.5 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 18.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Wrabness - Essex Way - Ramsey - River Stour - Wrabness 2.4 mi
Alton Water - Lower Street - River Stour - Holbrook 3 mi
Manningtree - Mistley - Bradfield - Great Bromley - Manningtree 3.1 mi
Manningtree - Nayland - Wormingford - Bures: Part 1 3.2 mi
Alton Water - Stutton - Brantham - Tattingstone 3.5 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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Strangers Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Strangers Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Strangers Holiday Park? Here for a longer stay? Pull on the hiking boots to ramble the heathland in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (half an hour’s drive), or walk along … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Strangers Holiday Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Strangers Holiday Park? From $51.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.