Beaches: Campsites in Dedham Vale
18 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Dedham Vale
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Strangers Holiday Park
Bradfield, Essex, England- Peaceful and secure gated touring park in Bradfield village, Essex
- Colchester Castle 25 minutes’ drive; Wrabness Foreshore 10 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches with electric hook-ups, showers and beer garden
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Suffolk Steel House and Glamping
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Luxurious bell tents with Alton Water views at Tattingstone in Suffolk
- A 40-minute cycle to Flatford Mill; 15 minutes’ drive to Felixstowe
- Horsebox kitchen and private bathrooms; pub five minutes’ walk
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Nether Hall Farm
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Peaceful camping with views of the river Stour in coastal Suffolk
- Alton Water Sports Centre and Suffolk Ski Centre 15 minutes’ drive
- Small, off-grid site with direct access to Harkstead river beach
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A Swift Escape
Beaumont-cum-Moze, Essex, England- Secluded luxury yurt in rural Essex, near Beaumont-cum-Moze
- A 15-minute drive from Frinton-on-Sea; 25 minutes from Colchester
- Kingsize bed, plus decking with two outdoor baths and gas barbecue
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Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- On the banks of the River Stour in Dedham Vale
- Excellent for boaters and canoeists: canoe hire and launching stations
- Very quiet site with friendly family atmosphere
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Colchester Country Park
Colchester, Essex, England- 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
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Trinity Park Camping
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Scenic, back to basics site on the outskirts of Ipswich
- A 15-minute drive to the Suffolk coast; 20 minutes to Sutton Hoo
- A 10-minute drive from the town centre for shops; dog-friendly
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Brightlingsea Touring Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained site in Brightlingsea, on the Essex Sunshine Coast
- Howlands Marsh 25 minutes’ drive; Colchester Castle half an hour
- Electric and water hookups and launderette; well-behaved dogs welcome
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Dovercourt Holiday Park
Harwich, Essex, England- Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from a sandy beach
- Within a half-hour drive of Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze
- Miniature golf, indoor play, bar and clubhouse entertainment
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Glamping at Lodge Farm
Little Clacton, Essex, England- Peaceful glamping site set on two acres of scenic farmland
- Half a mile from Thorpe-le-Soken station; Clacton 15 minutes' drive
- Furnished bell tents with double bed, cutlery and crockery provided
New FavouriteMersea Island Holiday Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Dog-friendly site with beach access on the Blackwater Estuary, Essex
- Colchester half an hour’s drive; Curve Water Sports 45 minutes
- Playground and indoor pool; restaurant and bar; evening entertainment
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Cosy Camping Suffolk
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Small family-run site on a working arable farm 10 miles from Ipswich
- 15 minutes' drive from Felixstowe beach on the Suffolk coast
- Hire a firepit for keeping warm and toasting marshmallows
New FavouriteThe Cross Keys
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Large meadow attached to a pub a 15-minute walk from Henley, Suffolk
- Ipswich 10 minutes’ drive; Felixstowe half an hour
- Food made with locally sourced ingredients; live music and classes
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West Mersea Holiday Park
West Mersea, Essex, England- Family-friendly park right next to the beach in West Mersea
- A 25-minute drive to Colchester; 45 minutes to Clacton-on-Sea
- Café, shop, play area and clubhouse with entertainment on site
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Dan’s Meadow
Woodbridge, Suffolk, England- Family-friendly secure site in meadows near Woodbridge, Suffolk
- A 20-minute drive to Sutton Hoo; 25 minutes to Felixstowe beach
- Dogs are welcome; five minutes’ walk to a pub
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Rockinghams Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Simple and secluded site on a working farm close to the A12
- A 20-minute drive from Colchester or Mersea Island
- Four fishing lakes throughout the farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
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Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite
Bradfield, Essex, England- Laidback pop-up site on a coastal Essex farm
- Five minutes' drive from Mistley and 15 minutes from Harwich
- Direct beach access; a few minutes' walk from the Essex Way
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Scotties Farm
Colchester, Essex, England - Favourite
Dedham Lodge
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-equipped caravan with private garden and barbecue
- Constable Country: five minutes' drive to Dedham, 20 to Flatford Mill
- Free-range eggs and local produce available; horses and dogs on site
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Acorn Cottage
Colchester, Essex, England- Sole lodge surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Constable Country
- Dry skiing at Ipswich, plus fishing and sailing at Ardleigh Reservoir
- Six minutes' drive to handsome Dedham village for pubs and tearooms