Colchester Country Park
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- 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
Campground type
Tourist board rating
- 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/site.
- 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.
- Wood burners of any kind are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English
This campground is a member of Sellers Leisure group.

Campsite types & availability
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
View prices & bookPowered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Reviews
84% would recommend this campground to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-kept park gets kudos for cleanliness and friendly staff, with spacious, level sites. It's conveniently located for Colchester and local sights. Most guests found facilities great and the vibe welcoming, though some mentioned significant traffic noise from the nearby A12. A few noted dated showers and no WiFi. Overall, good value, especially for short trips exploring the area.
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Excellent site, very friendly staff…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Excellent site, very friendly staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will def return her, even better for us, it's 15 mins from home.
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Really tidy, clean and well looked after site.
Wondered if road noise was going to annoying us, but didn't even hear it.
Could have been anywhere in the country.
Lots of wildlife including bats flying at dusk.
Disliked Nothing really
Recommend to friends Visit again
Pleasant stay but probably wouldn’t return.
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Closeness to Colchester
Friendly staff
Flat pitches
Lighting around site
Clean and tidy
Disliked Noise from road
Showers
No recycling
no WiFi
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good value, very clean site and helpful staff.
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Very clean and tidy. Helpful staff and friendly. Pub very close by, 10 min walk. Seaside only 40 minutes drive away.
Disliked Near A12 so you do hear the traffic but was not problem for us.
Recommend to friends Visit again
location…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked location
Disliked road noise
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location for access to A12, but you’ll need ear plugs
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely looking site, great location for access to Colchester and the A12. Friendly staff and everyone on the site was very friendly.
Disliked Because of its location (next to A12), it’s very noisy.
The pitches are narrow and therefore not wide enough to park your car parallel to your tent.
On first appearance the toilet/shower blocks look clean, but it became obvious that the shower traps had not been cleaned for a very long time.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Shower block was excellent and customer service, good pitch…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Shower block was excellent and customer service, good pitch
Disliked Road noise
Recommend to friends Visit again
Perfect clean stay..
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked This was our first time camping and the site was beautiful so peaceful and friendly, toilets and shower facilities was perfectly clean five minutes from a lovely harvest too and Tesco’s and a 30minute drive to some Essex beaches we choose Walton on the naze and had an amazing day.
Disliked Disliked how close the pitches are I would of liked a option to be next to people or abit more secluded..
Recommend to friends Visit again
Loved every minute didn't want to leave
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Really clean and tidy park staff was so friendly perfect stay grass was cut .most of all quite
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you Kevin for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again
Great area to tent up for families with young children
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked How clean the facilities were. How tidy the pitches were. The park on site was just enough to entertain the kids, along with a basketball hoop and goal posts. Staff on site very helpful. We could bring our dogs. Everyone there was so friendly.
Disliked How the other people visiting parked their cars. They were not next to their tents but at the end parked right next to us. It got very cramped for us at pitch 40. Also there were only 2 showers at each station. We waited to the evening to shower to miss the queue. Very little area to walk for dogs.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again.
We always try to accommodate our guests and make everything comfortable, Our wardens are always around if needed for any questions etc. There is a big park a 2 minute walk from us and Lexden reserve woodland is a 5 minute walk. Both places are great for walking the dogs.
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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Colchester Country Park
Cymbeline Way
Colchester
Essex
England
CO3 4AG
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.89218°N
0.86149°E
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 | 8.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Mersea | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Jaywick | 13.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 14.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton | 14.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Colchester Castle Museum 1.7 mi
firstsite 1.8 mi
Colchester Zoo 2.3 mi
East Anglian Railway Museum 5 mi
Christchurch Mansion 17.2 mi
National Trust
Bourne Mill 2.4 mi
Thorington Hall 6.8 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 7.8 mi
Paycocke's 7.9 mi
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 8.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
A Walk Around Colchester, Essex 1.5 mi
Colchester - Hythe - Wivenhoe - Alresford 1.5 mi
Colchester - West Bergholt - Essex Way - Braiswick - Colchester 1.5 mi
Fordham Heath - Ford Street - River Colne - Essex Way - Fordham Heath 1.8 mi
COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK 1.8 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 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 - How much does it cost to stay at Colchester Country Park? From $47.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.