Play area: Campsites in Essex
6 bookable campsites in Essex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Colchester Country Park
Colchester, Essex, England- 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
Mersea Island Holiday Park
Colchester, Essex, England- 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
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
Chingford, Essex, England- Wildlife haven with easy access to London
- Close to whitewater rafting, bike and walking paths
- London travel cards available to buy
West Mersea Holiday Park
West Mersea, Essex, England- Family-friendly park right next to the beach in West Mersea
- A 25-minute drive to Colchester; 45 minutes to Clacton-on-Sea
- Café, shop, play area and clubhouse with entertainment on site
Daisy Mays Farm
Elsenham, Essex, England- Farm site with a petting zoo 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop’s Stortford
- A 30-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Colchester Zoo
- Off-grid camping with a playground and animal encounters on site
Gosfield Lake Resort
Halstead, Essex, England- Family-run Essex site on the banks of a 68-acre lake
- Playground and picnic areas on site, plus waterside café
- Five minutes' drive from the village and pubs of Halstead
Hill Farm Camping
Braintree, Essex, England- Well-equipped Essex farm site with excellent accessible facilities
- A 25-minute drive to Audley End; Colchester Zoo 40 minutes
- Archery, frisbee golf and trailer rides on site, plus animals to meet
Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park
Colchester, Essex, England- 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
Essex Glamping
Benfleet, Essex, England- Essex country park site with bike trails used for the 2012 Olympics
- A 25-minute drive from Southend-on-Sea; 45 minutes by rail from London
- Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and walks from site
Martello Beach Holiday Park
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England- 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
Fen Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Colchester, Essex, England- 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
The Pretty Thing
St Osyth, Essex, England- 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
Oaklands Holiday Village
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, EnglandWaterside Holiday Park
Southminster, Essex, England- Landscaped family park on the edge of St Lawrence Bay
- Mersea Island views and rural setting
- Spa pool, sauna, kids' clubs, pool and tavern
Seawick Holiday Park
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, EnglandSt Osyth Beach Holiday Park
St Osyth, Essex, EnglandOsea Leisure Park
Maldon, Essex, England- Award-winning nature site family run since 1933
- Less than ten miles from Colchester Zoo
- Restaurant and bar with play area and large screen TV
Valley Farm Holiday Park
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, EnglandNaze Marine Holiday Park
Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England- Within walking distance of the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze
- Nature reserve and Naze Tower nearby
- Indoor pool with terrace, adventure play area and amusements
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