Colchester Country Park
View prices & book- Well-maintained park within walking distance of ancient Colchester
- Easy access to London, East Anglia, Suffolk and Essex
- Three facility blocks: never queue for the toilet or shower
Site type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width x 9.0m depth (8.2ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 22.5m² (242.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width x 9.0m depth (8.2ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 22.5m² (242.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 43% of visitors View breakdown
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Lovely quiet site staff very freindly and helpful…
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Lovely quiet site staff very freindly and helpful
Disliked: Nothing
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Lovely site
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Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Beautiful clean well maintained site Staff are friendly and very welcoming
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: The welcoming.
Disliked: The noise of the A12
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Good check in. Really well kept site and facilities clean…
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Liked: Good check in. Really well kept site and facilities clean
Disliked: Location. I doubt all pitches are the same, but I was just the other side of a bush from a road that remained busy all night, and it was noisy.. Can't be helped, but if I stay again I'll look for a pitch a bit further away
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From the manager: Thank you for your review :) We are happy to accommodate you the next time you are with us and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Very Clean and Tidy, Enjoyable…
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Liked: Very Clean and Tidy, Enjoyable
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Brilliant site great if you have children.
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Liked: The shower blocks were lovely and clean was very happy with them. The site it self was very clean and well maintained. My children absolutely loved the park sent literally the hole time there witch was nice as they made some friends. Nice and close to shops will definitely be coming back.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review :) We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again.
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Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: The facilities were clean and immaculate. The staff were fantastic; really friendly. Accessibility was good and it was secure.
Disliked: The weather. Wi-Fi
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review :) We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again.
Clean and well set out…
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Liked: Clean and well set out
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From the manager: Thank you for your review :) We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again.
Vriendelijk personeel; alles prima
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Liked: Sanitair; algehele verzorging, beheerders
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Easy to get to Colchester, pub nearby.…
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Liked: Easy to get to Colchester, pub nearby.
Disliked: No Wifi
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From the manager: Thank you for your review :) We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Hikers’ paradise
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal freezer
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transportation nearby
Type
Large (51-200 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers
Motorhome service point
Seasonal sites
Water hook-up points for caravans
Location
Colchester Country Park
Cymbeline Way
Colchester
Essex
England
CO3 4AG
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.89218°N
0.86149°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Brightlingsea | 14 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Mersea | 14.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Jaywick | 21.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 22.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton | 24 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Colchester Castle Museum 2.7 km
firstsite 2.9 km
Colchester Zoo 3.7 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 8.1 km
Christchurch Mansion 27.7 km
National Trust
Bourne Mill 3.8 km
Thorington Hall 10.9 km
Coggeshall Grange Barn 12.5 km
Paycocke's 12.7 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 13.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
A Walk Around Colchester, Essex 2.4 km
Colchester - Hythe - Wivenhoe - Alresford 2.4 km
Colchester - West Bergholt - Essex Way - Braiswick - Colchester 2.5 km
Fordham Heath - Ford Street - River Colne - Essex Way - Fordham Heath 2.9 km
COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK 3 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Essex?
- Does Colchester Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Colchester Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Colchester Country Park? Classic Colchester is a popular pick for holidaymakers in the area, who come to see Colchester Castle and Castle Museum with its extensive exhibit on Roman Colchester; the social history Hollytrees Museum … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Colchester Country Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Colchester Country Park? From $61.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.