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

Pitch types & availability
Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 37% of visitors View breakdown
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Very clean well kept site, the facilities we used were clean and…
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Liked: Very clean well kept site, the facilities we used were clean and shower nice and warm, the staff we encountered were all friendly. Would stay again.
Disliked: The only issue is the noise from A12 which is constant but they can't do anything about! We read this before so took earplugs and still had a good night sleep.
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Akzeptable Anlage, aber unerträglich laut
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Liked: Freundlicher Empfang, alles wie beschrieben, ausreichende Ausstattung.
Disliked: Katastrophale Lage: direkt an der A12 mit ihrem Lärm und an der Bahnstrecke. Dazu die ständigen Flugzeuüberflüge von und nach Stansted. Urlaub, Erholung und Entspannung geht anders...
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Clean family friendly park well maintained facilities.…
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Liked: Clean family friendly park well maintained facilities.
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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.
This site is beside the slip way of the A12 so easy…
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Liked: This site is beside the slip way of the A12 so easy to access if travelling East. Everyone seems very helpful and friendly, and kept the site secure and clean.
2 toilet blocks to access when one is closed for cleaning. The blocks, well 1, look a little dated, but they are clean and the showers had plenty of hot water.
Pitches, we were on a hard standing, which were of a good size.
Short walk to the bus stop, plenty of buses into Colchester town and the railway station.
Disliked: The site is next to the South bound access to the A12, which means you hear every road sound, this seems to be 24/7
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Friendly staff, good location and clean facilities would definitely recommend.…
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Liked: Friendly staff, good location and clean facilities would definitely recommend.
Disliked: Some road noise and although there is a motorhome service station there doesn’t seem to be anywhere to empty a grey waste tank.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay. We do have facilities for emptying your grey waste near the Toilet Block 2. next time you come visit us we will show you.
Great stay.
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Liked: The well kept shrubs, nicely cut grass, clean toilets, great facilities for washing up. Little Sam was a welcoming friendly guy. The walk to the nearest shop is about 15 minutes and there was a couple of takeaways near to that shop.
Disliked: Some road noise but not enough to disturb our sleep and in future we might request a different area further away from the road. Would be good if the office had a small book exchange.
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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.
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Liked: Nice clean site. Staff friendly and helpful.
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From the manager: Thank you Paul for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again.
Nice clean site staff very helpful…
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Liked: Nice clean site staff very helpful
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From the manager: Thank you David for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.
Brilliant site
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Liked: What a beautiful site clean showers and toilets block very friendly owners. Pitches big and clean lovely places . Kids loved the playground. Will definitely be going again .
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you Alan for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.
Great site with lovely staff Site is well positioned for getting into…
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Liked: Great site with lovely staff
Site is well positioned for getting into Colchester easily
Friendly and relaxed atmosphere
With all the amenities needed
The Easter bunny was a great for the children
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From the manager: Thank you Lisa for your lovely review :) we are happy you enjoyed your stay and the Easter Bunny 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°W
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 |
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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?
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 R672,74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.