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West Mersea Holiday Park

West Mersea, Colchester, Essex

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Set on the picturesque Mersea Island, West Mersea Holiday Park is a beachside touring site, ideal for those looking to enjoy Essex's stunning coastline! There are electric hardstanding touring pitches available, suitable for single-axle caravans. You won't have to go far to enjoy an evening meal, with an onsite pub open daily. This site is truly fun for all the family with an onsite arcade, play park, and a beachside boardwalk right outside!

Why you'll love it at West Mersea Holiday Park


Ideally located next door to the sandy shores of West Mersea Beach and 20 minutes to Colchester Zoo

Great onsite facilities from a pub and bar with outdoor seating to an arcade and play area

Family and dog friendly, just a 25 minute drive from Colchester and 45 minutes to Clacton Pier

About the site


If you're looking to explore the sandy shores of Essex's coastline on your next touring trip, then look no further! With West Mersea beach right next door to the site, guests can wake up and head for a morning dip in the sea, before returning for a bite to eat at the onsite pub! There are electric hardstanding touring pitches available, measuring 6m x 6m with access to 10amp electric hook up and a freshwater tap. These are suitable for single axle caravans, and awnings are permitted. Please note, the toilet and shower facilities are a five to ten minute walk away from the pitches. The site is also home to a selection of static caravans. If you're after a hassle-free stay that is fun for all the family, The Sandbank Pub and Restaurant is open daily and even hosts occasional entertainment in the summer months, such as live music nights! The little ones can also enjoy the outdoor play area and you'll have a blast to the past in the onsite arcade! Your pups are welcome to join you, with up to two dogs welcome per pitch. The onsite pub is also dog friendly and they will love the coastal boardwalk right outside the site! Sorry, campfires are not permitted, BBQs must be raised off the ground.

West Mersea Holiday Park is open from 24/03 to 02/11.

BH & HPA

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilets

WiFi

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Fishing

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

W.C. disposal

Water hookups

Watersports

There are toilets, showers, a washing up area and a laundrette. Please note, the toilet and shower facilities are not located on the touring field but are a five to ten minute walk away.

The Sandbank Pub and Restaurant is onsite and open daily (from 9am to 11pm). Here guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and even a pint in the sun as there is ample outdoor seating! Inside there is free WiFi, a pool table, flat screen TVs (with BT and Sky Sports) as well as occasional entertainment nights! Dogs are allowed inside.

There is also an onsite arcade with 2p and claw machines and an outdoor children's play area.

The Seaview Beach Diner is also located right by the site entrance for those after a bite to eat, or for the nearest shop, there is a Co-op a 20 minute walk away.


Map and address

Park address

West Mersea Holiday Park,

Seaview Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8DA

Coordinates

51.7741, 0.9327 | TM 2 12

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West Mersea Holiday Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 28 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

27 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches

Max 10 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring 6m x 6m with access to 10 amp electric hook up and a freshwater tap. Suitable for single axle caravans. Awnings are permitted but pup tents and gazebos are not allowed.


Static Caravans

Max 6 people

A range of well-equipped static caravanswith self contained facilities and fully furnished interiors.

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FAQ

Check-in is available from noon until 6pm, please let the site know if you are delayed. Check out is due before 11am on your last day.

Yes, up to two dogs are permitted to join you for your trip, please ensure dogs are kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Campfires are permitted in fire pits and BBQs that are raised off the ground are allowed.

Awnings are permitted for £5 but please use a breathable ground sheet.

The site does not accept group bookings of 5+ units, or 4+ single sex groups unless by prior arrangement. Hen and stag parties are not accepted.

You're welcome to park beside your pitch.

The electric pitches have a 10 amp electric hook up.

Yes, there is free WiFi inside the pub and restaurant, please be aware that this may not stretch to your pitch.

There is no shop onsite but there is a Co-op a 20 minute walk away.

Yes, the Sandbank Pub and Restaurant is onsite and open daily from 9am to 11pm.

West Mersea Beach is just a stone's throw away from the campsite or Colchester is a 25 minute drive away.

You can find the site map here.

There is a bus stop a 15 minute walk away or a train station a 40 minute drive away.


Things to do on site and in the Colchester area

The site is ideally located a stone's throw away from the sandy shores of West Mersea Beach, where guests can enjoy a dip in the ocean! If you're looking to explore some nearby cities, Colchester is just a 25 minute drive, while Chemsford is a 45 minute drive away!

There is so much nearby for the little ones, with the animals of Colchester Zoo a 20 minute drive away and the rides of Clacton Pier within a 45 minute drive!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Colchester Castle (25 minutes)
  • High Woods Country Park (30 minutes)
  • Promenade Park (35 minutes)
  • Brightlingsea Beach (40 minutes)
  • Cressing Temple Barns (40 minutes)
The listing for West Mersea Holiday Park was last updated on April 25th, 2025 at 9:04 AM

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