Play area: Campsites in Southend-on-Sea, England

Essex Glamping

• 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

Thorney Bay Park

Allhallows Place Touring Park

• Small quiet site with country views, near the River Thames’ mouth
• Five minutes' walk from Allhallows and a 25-min drive from Rochester
• Birdwatching, coastal walks and shipwrecks all within 15 minutes

Riverside Village Holiday Park

Sheerness Holiday Park

Ashcroft Coast Holiday Park

Steeple Bay Holiday Park

• Secluded site an hour from London
• Busy programme of family activities and entertainment in high season
• Fishing spots, pool, playground, amusement arcade, café and bar

Shurland Dale Holiday Park

Warden Springs Holiday Park

• Heaps of on-site activities for all ages
• Evening entertainment at the Waterside Tavern
• Outdoor pool and sun terrace

Daisy Retreat at Warden Springs Holiday Park

• Stunning views over the cliffs and coastline of Kent and Sussex
• Fully-equipped holiday home sited at Park Resorts holiday park
• Walk around and enjoy the scenery

Waterside Holiday Park

• Landscaped family park on the edge of St Lawrence Bay
• Mersea Island views and rural setting
• Spa pool, sauna, kids' clubs, pool and tavern

Harts Holiday Park

Riverside Caravan Centre

Osea Leisure Park

• 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