Colchester Country Park
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- 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
Sites
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Admission
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Reception
- 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.
Dogs
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- 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).
- Wood burners of any kind are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Sellers Leisure group.

Pitch types & availability
15
OfferPowered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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OfferPowered grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
78% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, level sites & friendly staff. Clean, though dated, facilities. Near Colchester, good transit. Road noise from A12 noted, some disruptive, others unbothered. Popular playground for kids.
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Last updated 2026-08-18
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We were looking forward to coming…
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Liked We were looking forward to coming back here for the 3rd time.
The place is well maintained.
Toilet and shower areas spotless.
Disliked Unfortunately the WiFi wasn't working, hence the reason for giving a 1.
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Everything ok. Facilites clean. We recommend…
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Liked Everything ok. Facilites clean. We recommend
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Campeggio accogliente e tranquillo. Ottima base…
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Liked Campeggio accogliente e tranquillo. Ottima base (di notte temperature piacevolissime in pieno agosto!) per visitare Londra, raggiungibile con autobus+treno
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We would stay there again!
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Liked We liked our grass pitch and close proximity to the showers and toilets. We were able to get a good signal for the TV. Local buses were not far from the site and we left the van at the pitch to save driving or parking in Clacton or Colchester.
I liked the individual wash basins in the shower block.
Disliked A lot of road noise but we didn’t hear it when we were in bed.
The facilities, although very clean, were dated. Only 2 showers per block, not enough if the site was full.
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Lovely campsite, would return
Powered grass campsite
Liked The peaceful site and the cleanliness.
Disliked Nothing the campsite can do but the location near the main road meant we could hear the cars early morning. Wasn’t an issue for me as white noise isn’t a problem but it did wake my daughter up
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Booked for it's convenient location which…
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Liked Booked for it's convenient location which it was, reception, pitches etc. All maintained well. Staff very friendly.
Disliked Very noisy road traffic from both sides, very family orientated so kids/balls/noise frequently on my pitch, fragrant smell of weed constantly blowing through from neighbouring pitch. Toilet/shower facilities we're ok. Showers were way too hot and not controllable, facilities basic and dated but clean enough.
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Very neat and well organised site.…
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Liked Very neat and well organised site. Shower blocks clean. Regular emptying of bins.
Disliked Road noise
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Very friendly camp site. Arrived around…
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Liked Very friendly camp site. Arrived around 7:30 pm and we were greeted straight away to our pitch by a lovely man. Facilities very clean and tidy. Good amount of showers/ toilets.
Disliked Only thing that can't really be helped is the roads are very busy near by. You can hear it all night unfortunately.
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Gedateerde toiletgebouw, maar wel schoon.
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Verharde ruime plek.
Ook de informatie van jullie organisatie.
Disliked De ligging langs de A12, veel geluid. Maar eigen schuld omdat ik dat niet gezien had in de voorbereiding en uitzoeken van camping.
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Staff very friendly. Shower and toilet…
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Liked Staff very friendly. Shower and toilet block very clean. Enjoyed our stay
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From the manager: Thank you for your review :)
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Colchester Country Park
Cymbeline Way
Colchester
Essex
England
CO3 4AG
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.89218°N
0.86149°E
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
Food and drink
- The Prettygate Pub 1.3 km
- The Live and Let Live Pub 1.5 km
- Rim Jhim Spice Restaurant 1.8 km
- Berechurch Arms Pub 1.9 km
- Hospital Arms Pub 2 km
- Curry-India Tandoori Restaurant 2 km
- Leather Bottle Pub 2.1 km
- Harvester Restaurant 2.1 km
- China Chef Restaurant 2.2 km
- Kings Arms Pub 2.2 km
Groceries
- Lexden Convenience Store Supermarket 1 km
- East of England CO-OP Supermarket 1.3 km
- Fiveways Co-op Supermarket 1.9 km
- Matha Supermarket 2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 2.2 km
- East of England Co-op Supermarket 2.4 km
- Sasi Supermarket 2.4 km
- Wine Me Up Off-licence 2.4 km
- Gurkha Groceries Off License Off-licence 2.4 km
- East of England CO-OP Supermarket 2.4 km
Parks and play
- Springs Lane Park 0.2 km
- Wheatfield road park 1.5 km
- Jungle Adventure Playground 2 km
- Westlands Country Park Childrens Play Area Playground 2.1 km
- Pirie Green park 2.2 km
- Westlands Country Park 2.2 km
- Erle Harvard Play Area Playground 2.3 km
- Zip Wire Playground 2.3 km
- Bergholt Rd Park 2.3 km
- Maltings Park 2.4 km
Family days out
- Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower) Visitor attraction 2.3 km
- St. Martin Visitor attraction 2.6 km
- Scheregate Visitor attraction 2.7 km
- Beacon Visitor attraction 2.8 km
- St. John's Abbey Gatehouse Visitor attraction 2.8 km
- Colchester Castle 2.9 km
- Cheshunt Field Visitor attraction 2.9 km
- Imola Gardens Visitor attraction 2.9 km
- St Botolph's Priory Grounds Visitor attraction 3 km
- The Mulberry Tree Family Centre Visitor attraction 3.2 km
Public transport
- Church 0.3 km
- The Crown 0.4 km
- Halstead Road Corner 0.5 km
- Glen Avenue 0.6 km
- Straight Road North 0.7 km
- Shakespeare Road 0.7 km
- Chaucer Way 0.7 km
- Evangelical Church 0.7 km
- Mellor Chase 0.7 km
- Burns Avenue 0.8 km
What’s nearby
- Play Golf Colchester (Lexden Wood Golf Course) 0.8 km
- Rubix Nightclub 2.3 km
- Colchester Golf Club Golf course 2.4 km
- Trilogy Nightclub 2.7 km
- Birch Grove Golf Club Golf course 3.9 km
- Forget Me Not General shop 9 km
- Orchard Complex Fishing 9.7 km
Local services
- Ambrose Avenue Group Practice Doctors 1.3 km
- GMG Pharmacy 1.3 km
- Esso Fuel station 1.4 km
- Boots Pharmacy 1.8 km
- Shrub End Surgery Doctors 1.9 km
- East of England Coop Fuel station 1.9 km
- Osprey Charging station 2 km
- Texaco Fuel station 2.1 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy 2.2 km
- West Bergholt Doctors' Surgery 2.3 km
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.
Offers
20% off
–Min. stay 2 nights
20% off
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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
Read moreRV, 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 $65.41 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.



