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
Tourist 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.
- Wood burners of any kind are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Sellers Leisure group.

Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
View prices & bookElectric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
Clean, friendly spot with level pitches, close to Colchester. Great facilities and atmosphere, though A12 traffic noise and dated showers/no WiFi were mentioned. Good value, especially for short trips.
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Friendly staff. Washrooms good idea. Clean…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Friendly staff. Washrooms good idea. Clean
Disliked Small pitches constant traffic noise not enough toilets and showers
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Would definitely stay again, fabulous park very clean facilities
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The location of the park was brilliant everything within a good distance
Disliked Traffic can be very loud but you would expect that considering it’s right on the A12 don’t think it affected the stay
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A lovely well kept campsite with big pitches and clean facilities.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Big pitches, well kept site, clean facilities, reasonably priced, proximity to Colchester.
Disliked Road noise
Recommend to friends Visit again
Clean facilities, friendly staff not over crowded
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Clean facilities although in need of an update ,easy check in ,flat pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you Peter for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again
Excellent site, very friendly staff…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Excellent site, very friendly staff
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
Will def return her, even better for us, it's 15 mins from home.
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
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
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again
Pleasant stay but probably wouldn’t return.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Closeness to Colchester
Friendly staff
Flat pitches
Lighting around site
Clean and tidy
Disliked Noise from road
Showers
No recycling
no WiFi
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again
Good value, very clean site and helpful staff.
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
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.
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From the manager: Thank you Jason for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again
location…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked location
Disliked road noise
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
Great location for access to A12, but you’ll need ear plugs
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
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.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again
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)Nearby 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
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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? No 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?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Colchester Country Park? From R836,22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.