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7 family campsites near the Essex Way

The Pretty Thing, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, EssexThe Pretty Thing, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
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The Pretty Thing

St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Family friendly camping, touring and glamping with a coffee shop. Ten minutes from Clacton-on-Sea and the beach.

4.83 /5

Plumptons Farm Creek Campsite, Colchester, EssexPlumptons Farm Creek Campsite, Colchester, Essex
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Plumptons Farm Creek Campsite

Colchester, Essex

A small campsite in a remote and peaceful location while still just 20 minutes from Colchester.

4.81 /5

Tey Brook Orchard, Colchester, EssexTey Brook Orchard, Colchester, Essex
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Tey Brook Orchard

Colchester, Essex

Escape the ordinary at this quirky glamping site amongst 20 acres of woodland. Restaurant on site.

Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Colchester, EssexLayer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex
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Layer Marney Tower

Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex

Family friendly glamping lodges with hot tubs, by a historic Layer Marney Tower and stunning Mersea Island.

Gatehouse Barns Camping and Glamping, Peldon, EssexGatehouse Barns Camping and Glamping, Peldon, Essex

Gatehouse Barns Camping and Glamping

Peldon, Essex

Family and dog friendly camping and glamping site with views towards Abberton Reservoir and close to Mersea Island.

Colchester Country Park, Lexden, Colchester, EssexColchester Country Park, Lexden, Colchester, Essex

Colchester Country Park

Lexden, Colchester, Essex

An award-winning country park with touring and camping right by Colchester, with its excellent castle.

Grange Farm Campsite, Thorpe-Le-Soken, EssexGrange Farm Campsite, Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex

Grange Farm Campsite

Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex

Peaceful, back-to-basics tent, caravan and motorhome camping set in the middle of a small working farm.

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