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
Site type
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59Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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 site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling 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 (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag 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 site 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 site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- 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 torch with them as parts of the site 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.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
OfferElectric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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OfferElectric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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OfferElectric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Excellent site with super friendly welcome and good facilities.
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Liked: A lovely friendly welcome. Great explanation of where everything was. Easy to set up and get sorted. Had an absolutely lovely time with plenty of space to spread out and relax.
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Would stay here again thankyou.
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Liked: Cheerful staff, clean bathrooms and site. Lovely and quiet campers.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Jackie:) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.
Good site
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Liked: Used as overnight stop on return trip to UK from Netherlands on Harwich ferry. Friendly warden who let a group of us who all came off same ferry in after reception hours (pre-warned). Slightly 'old fashioned' toilet block, but clean and perfectly usable. Good site as travel stop or to explore Cochester and the local area.
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Really great, we’ll be back.
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Liked: We stayed one night to practice setting up our new caravan and packing away. Really enjoyed our stay; lovely clean facilities, wide pitch, easy access to A12, felt secure to have key fob access
Disliked: Some road noise due to close proximity of A12 but not the fault of the site, we got used to it, it is helpful to be so close to it as newbie caravan towers!
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Rebecca :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.
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Liked: Nice, well kept site. People around considerate for noise etc. Secure and gated. Can walk into centre.
Disliked: Asked for a quiet pitch but I honestly don’t think you can get one. The a12 runs along the rear and traffic is accelerating as it’s just off the junction. Lots of Lewis Hamilton wannabes! The shower and toilet facilities are old and dated.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review :)
Outstanding!
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Liked: It felt very safe. As a single mother camping with an SEN child I was overjoyed with our first stay here. We haven’t camped just us before and it was brilliant! The loos and showers etc were impeccably clean and really well taken care of. The site is lovely and peaceful with a small play park for the littles! The on-site staff were so friendly and kind. Logged entry into and out of the park meant there was an additional level of safety. It was lovely and quiet and peaceful, pitches were far enough away to not disturb each other. No wifi (that I was aware of) but that was one of the things I really liked! Sitting outside at 7pm and just colouring and watching for wildlife was amazing! I can not recommend it highly enough!
Disliked: Nothing!
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review :) We are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.
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Liked: Great site, lovely friendly welcome on arrival. Plenty of space around the pitch. Friendly goodbye on departure. Powerful showers. Enjoyed it and would consider returning.
Disliked: A little noise from the main road. Showers could do with some extra space to hang/store your clothes whilst showering.
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From the manager: Thank you William for your pictures and your lovely review :) We look forward to welcoming you back.
Immaculate site, level pitches, great loc, too close to noisy motorway
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Liked: The facilities were fantastic, kept clean at all times. A number of toilet and washing blocks to service all guests and we were never left waiting for a shower. There was a small park directly behind us which kept the little ones entertained and entertainment was put on for the weekend with games for the kids and a singer later on for the adults who also through in a bit of karaoke for anyone that was brave enough The staff were so incredibly friendly throughout and couldn’t do enough for you. The pitches were completely flat (hard standing) and had plenty of space for your awning and car with grass areas in between guests. Interns of location it was really close to pubs, shops etc and was easily walkable in about 10/15 mins. Clacton and Walton were both about 30/40 mins away so we had some lovely trips to the beaches. Walton in particular was a favourite, a little quieter as dog friendly but it was a really lovely town. The tide was in early however which some got caught out with, i think it was about 2.30 and there were people having to frantically gather there throngs together but was worth an earlier get up and there was plenty to do in the town centre nice high tide was in effect. Clacton was a traditional seaside resort with amusements, shops and eateries galore. The pier was great for keeping us all entertained and the rides were quite reasonable in terms of cost. All in all a really lovely place to visit
Disliked: The only thing that lets the place down is that it’s right next to the slip road of the motorway so was extremely noisy. I hadn’t read this before as it would have definitely been a factor for our stay. You do tune out a little bit but even in a caravan it felt the trucks were really close. Ear plugs are a must for you to get a decent nights sleep. Such a shame as other than that it was such a nice site and ticked all of our boxes at a reasonable cost per night.
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From the manager: Thank you for your informative review of camp site and surrounding area. we are glad you enjoyed your stay despite the road :)
Lovely local to town centre
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Liked: Lovely site , Nice and peaceful Good facilities Will definitely return
Disliked: No Wi-Fi and bad phone signal
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Simon:) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.
Lovely stay
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Liked: Good washing / cleaning facilities. Friendly staff. There is a nice walk via footpath in to Colchester town and there are other surrounding walks, which are nice
Disliked: Surrounded by a couple of very busy roads. Distance from pitch to electric hookup is quite far but it does say that on the website to be fair. Pitches are quite close together
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From the manager: Thank you for your review :) Glad you enjoyed your break with us.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Colchester Country Park
Cymbeline Way
Colchester
Essex
England
CO3 4AG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.89218°N
0.86149°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Brightlingsea | 14 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Mersea | 14.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Jaywick | 21.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 22.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton | 24 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Colchester Castle Museum 2.7 km
firstsite 2.9 km
Colchester Zoo 3.7 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 8.1 km
Christchurch Mansion 27.7 km
National Trust
Bourne Mill 3.8 km
Thorington Hall 10.9 km
Coggeshall Grange Barn 12.5 km
Paycocke's 12.7 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 13.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
A Walk Around Colchester, Essex 2.4 km
Colchester - Hythe - Wivenhoe - Alresford 2.4 km
Colchester - West Bergholt - Essex Way - Braiswick - Colchester 2.5 km
Fordham Heath - Ford Street - River Colne - Essex Way - Fordham Heath 2.9 km
COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK 3 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.
Offers
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Colchester Country Park? From R651.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.