Campsites near Colchester Zoo
Encounter species from around the world at Colchester Zoo. See the zebras and white rhino at the 'Kingdom of the Wild', feed the elephants, and come face to face with komodo dragons. Head out to a day at the zoo from any of these campsites near Colchester Zoo.
27 campsites near Colchester Zoo
Layer Marney Tower
Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex (3.1 miles)
Family friendly glamping lodges with hot tubs, by a historic Layer Marney Tower and stunning Mersea Island.
Tey Brook Orchard
Colchester, Essex (4.3 miles)
Escape the ordinary at this quirky glamping site amongst 20 acres of woodland. Restaurant on site.
Mersea Barns Glamping
East Mersea, Colchester, Essex (7.5 miles)
Small, dog friendly ensuite glamping site with an onsite cafe and shop. Just a 15 minute walk to the coast!
Plumptons Farm Creek Campsite
Colchester, Essex (7.6 miles)
A small campsite in a remote and peaceful location while still just 20 minutes from Colchester.
4.81 /5
Woodchests Glamping
Pebmarsh, Essex (9.5 miles)
Luxury ensuite safari tents with pizza ovens on a family site with countryside views and a 19-acre fishing lake.
4.77 /5
Osea Meadows
Maldon, Essex (9.9 miles)
Family park on the banks of the Blackwater Estuary. Onsite entertainment, a snack hut, a cafe and restaurant!
Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Glamping
St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex (10.8 miles)
Peaceful glamping, camping and touring site in the picturesque North Essex countryside, ten minutes from the beach.
4.73 /5
The Pretty Thing
St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex (11.9 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping with a coffee shop. Ten minutes from Clacton-on-Sea and the beach.
4.83 /5
Finchingfield Camping
Finchingfield, Essex (17.9 miles)
Luxury camping and glamping on a working lavender farm and 9 acres of wild flower meadow.
Highly rated
Colchester Country Park
Lexden, Colchester, Essex (2.4 miles)
An award-winning country park with touring and camping right by Colchester, with its excellent castle.
Gatehouse Barns Camping and Glamping
Peldon, Essex (3.7 miles)
Family and dog friendly camping and glamping site with views towards Abberton Reservoir and close to Mersea Island.
Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Nayland, Colchester, Suffolk (7.3 miles)
Riverside camping in Constable Country. Hire a canoe and paddle to the pub, then relax by the campfire at night.
Waldegraves Holiday Park
Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex (7.4 miles)
An award winning holiday park in Essex with camping, touring and caravan hire on Mersea Island.
Fen Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex (8.1 miles)
A quiet family retreat, set by the sea (and beach) and close to a country park in a small village on Mersea Island.
The Shepherds Hide
Thorrington, Colchester, Essex (8.3 miles)
A unique and romantic shepherd's hut for two, in a truly special and secluded location on the Essex coast.
Little Ropers Camping
Bures, Suffolk (8.9 miles)
A back to basics campsite woodland and meadow pitches, plus hassle free bell tents. Campfires welcome.
Polstead Country Park
Tye, Polstead, Suffolk (11.6 miles)
A well-maintained adult-only rural site, located 25 minutes from Ipswich. Dog friendly.
White Horse Inn
Edwardstone, Sudbury, Suffolk (13 miles)
Camping at a cosy pub and craft brewery along the South Suffolk Cycle Route and wildlife trust!
Hedingham Huts
Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex (13.4 miles)
Bespoke ensuite shepherd's hut on a small, family-run farm in the heart of East Anglia's countryside.
Grange Farm Campsite
Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex (14 miles)
Peaceful, back-to-basics tent, caravan and motorhome camping set in the middle of a small working farm.
Borleymere Shepherd's Hut
Borley, Sudbury, Suffolk (14.7 miles)
Adult only glamping in shepherd's hut with all the comforts you could wish for and nobody else on the site!
Tomcat Farm Certificated Site
Copdock, Ipswich, Suffolk (15 miles)
Small and quiet, friendly and welcoming family-run site is ideally situated for those visiting Suffolk.
Seabrook's
Little Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex (15.1 miles)
A back-to-basics tent campsite in Little Leighs, enjoy the Essex countryside to venture to Chelsmford.
Alton Water Park
Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk (15.3 miles)
Peaceful camping and touring by the water with a tasty tea room, bike routes, fishing and water sports to enjoy.
Golden Grove
Great Saling, Braintree, Essex (15.7 miles)
An adult only site set in picturesque parkland ideal for peace and quiet. Open all year round and dog friendly.
Silver Road Caravan Park
Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex (16.3 miles)
Small welcoming site in an excellent location, with nearby pubs and onsite WiFi.
Riverside Village Holiday Park
Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, Essex (16.9 miles)
A tranquil picturesque site, surrounded by wildlife, with onsite fishing for guests.