West Road Camping

2 reviews
Lots of space
Lots of space
Entry gate
Gate to the field
Secure car park
Secure lock on car park gate
Car park
Car park gate
Firepit/barbecue facility
1/10

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  • Simple but secure wild-style camping just outside Clacton-on-Sea
  • Beach 20 minutes' walk away; adventure farm park next door
  • Dog-friendly site surrounded by a 7-foot fence for safety
Simple, but safe and secure – that’s the setup at West Road Camping, in a green spot just outside the buzzy seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea. This Essex pop-up site covers two acres, and with only a handful of guests allowed on site at any time there’s always plenty of space for everyone to chill out. Families and groups are both welcome to stay here, and the whole two-acre site is surrounded with a seven-foot fence for everyone’s safety (excellent news for those who’d like to bring a dog, or let their kids run free without worrying about them). There's also a secure car park accessed via keycode to keep everyone safe. The vibe here is one of almost-wild camping: there’s a portable toilet and a cooking area (with barbecue/firepit) but please note no showers or running water on site. Handy facilities are a short walk away, however – including a convenience store, a pub and a fish and chip shop. The nearest beach access is a little under a mile away, with the centre of Clacton about half an hour’s walk (or five minutes' drive) for shops and places to eat as well as time on the beach or pier. The long sandy beach is likely to fill much of your time here, but if you'd like a bit of variety it's handy to know that there's a farm park next door and a golf park a short walk away, and Colchester Zoo is a little over a half-hour drive away.

Site type

Tent pitches 4
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

West Road Camping

West Road

Clacton-on-Sea

Essex

England

CO15 1AG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.78289°N
1.12623°E

Route directions

Entrance is through Hastys Adventure Farm and then along the first hedge on the left as you pull in. There is a gap in the hedge leading to the site's car park.

Nearest transport

Coach
0.4 km Three Jays
0.4 km Three Jays
1.8 km Chester Holiday Park
Rail
2.3 km Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station
7.6 km Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station
7.8 km Weeley Rail Station
Ferry
7.5 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
7.6 km Point Clear Ferry Landing
20.4 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal
Airport
37.7 km London Southend 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hastys Adventure Farm: next door - Millers Barn Golf Park: 10 minutes’ walk - Clacton-on-Sea beach and pier: five minutes’ drive - Curve Water Sports (aqua park and watersports): 10 minutes - Wyvernwood amusement park: 10 minutes - Brightlingsea (beach and lido): 20 minutes - Frinton-on-Sea: 20 minutes - Colchester Zoo: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clacton Beach Martello Tower 1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Jaywick 1.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Clacton 3.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Holland 7.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brightlingsea 8.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

firstsite 19.4 km

Colchester Castle Museum 19.6 km

Colchester Zoo 21.9 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 29.9 km

Christchurch Mansion 30.8 km

National Trust

Bourne Mill 18.1 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 20.8 km

Thorington Hall 25.8 km

Coggeshall Grange Barn 31.8 km

Paycocke's 32.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CLACTON SEAFRONT GARDENS 1.9 km

Clacton Pier - Jaywick - Point Clear - St Osyth - Clacton 1.9 km

Clacton - Holland - Frinton - Walton - Shopping Village 2.3 km

St Osyth - Beach - Lee-over-Sands - Creek - St Osyth 3.8 km

ST OSYTH'S PRIORY 4.4 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.

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Good site great location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location.
Perfect for visiting surrounding area.
Large camp field with plenty of space.
Farm right next door for a great day out.
Children enjoyed the experience:-)

Disliked Grass has a lot of spiked plants which my children got stung by. Grass also left an orange colour on all our shoes so don’t bring your favourite trainers!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A well kept secure camping field, no showers but a clean portable…

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Shelley C.

Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A well kept secure camping field, no showers but a clean portable toilet with sink. Perfect location, walking distance to the beach.. owner was very easy to get hold of and replied very quickly.
Overall great time and can't wait to come back and stay longer!

Thanks so much

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does West Road Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is West Road Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near West Road Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hastys Adventure Farm: next door - Millers Barn Golf Park: 10 minutes’ walk - Clacton-on-Sea beach and pier: five minutes’ drive - Curve Water Sports (aqua … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of West Road Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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