Set on what is known as the Sunshine Coast, a stretch of Essex that gets an unusually high amount of the sun's attention, Clacton-on-Sea campsites capture the feel of a proper seaside holiday. There's a pier that once boasted barrel organs, but now has bowling and high octane rides and on every side Martello Beach, Jaywick Sands and more. Come for the seaside and stay for the famous Clacton Airshow, hosted in August every year!
St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex (3.1 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping with a coffee shop. Ten minutes from Clacton-on-Sea and the beach.
4.82 /5
St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex (4.3 miles)
Peaceful glamping, camping and touring site in the picturesque North Essex countryside, ten minutes from the beach.
4.73 /5
East Mersea, Colchester, Essex (8 miles)
Small, dog friendly ensuite glamping site with an onsite cafe and shop. Just a 15 minute walk to the coast!
West Mersea, Colchester, Essex (9.6 miles)
A seaside park with entertainment, an eatery, pods and easy access to the beach. Dog and family friendly.
Harwich, Essex (10.3 miles)
Right by a Blue Flag beach, this is your chance for a proper seaside holiday with a pool, restaurant and kids club.
Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex (4.3 miles)
Peaceful, back-to-basics tent, caravan and motorhome camping set in the middle of a small working farm.
Thorrington, Colchester, Essex (6.5 miles)
A unique and romantic shepherd's hut for two, in a truly special and secluded location on the Essex coast.
Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex (7 miles)
Situated close to fantastic beaches and just an arm's reach from the seaside town of Walton-on-the-Naze.
Colchester, Essex (7.1 miles)
A small campsite in a remote and peaceful location while still just 20 minutes from Colchester.
4.81 /5
Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex (7.3 miles)
A quiet family retreat, set by the sea (and beach) and close to a country park in a small village on Mersea Island.
Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex (8.9 miles)
An award winning holiday park in Essex with camping, touring and caravan hire on Mersea Island.
Peldon, Essex (11.7 miles)
Family and dog friendly camping and glamping site with views towards Abberton Reservoir and close to Mersea Island.