Playground: Tent Camping in Dedham Vale

The Pretty Thing

• Family-friendly and peaceful park on an acre of lush green land
• Clacton-on-Sea within 15 minutes; half an hour to centre of Colchester
• Within easy reach of beer and cider festivals, and the Clacton Airshow

Festival of Wheels

• Family camping weekend with lots of entertainment for all ages
• Funfair, live comedy and music; kids’ rides and extreme stunt shows
• Security-guarded pitches with showers; food, drink and shops on site

Orchards Holiday Park

Fen Farm Caravan and Camping Site

• Quiet family-friendly Mersea Island site, family-run since 1923
• Wildlife haven, woodland walks, games field and two play areas
• Close to the beach and with a pub a few minutes' walk away

Westwood Caravan Park

Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park

• Family-friendly site on Mersea Island with beach access
• Plenty of activities in the park and nearby area
• Heated swimming pool, fishing lake and restaurant on site

Martello Beach Holiday Park

• Direct access to seven miles of beach on the Essex coast
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sports court and kids' club
• Lively restaurant and bar with takeaway and entertainment

Peewit Caravan Park