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Powered concrete and grass site
From GBP 25 (GBP 25)
5 people maximum 
8.9/10
558 reviews Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Max 11m width × 4.5m depth (49.5m²)
Ground type
Concrete and grass
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, (Camper trailer not allowed)
Features
Electric: 10 amp included Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max. Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max. Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, 2 max. Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max. Car parking by site/unit Water hook-up Extras
| Bring a gazebo (1 max) | GBP 3 (GBP 3) per stay | |
| Bring a pup tent (1 max) | GBP 3 (GBP 3) per night | |
| Bring an awning Free (1 max) | GBP 0 (GBP 0) per stay | |
| Dog (2 max) | GBP 2 (GBP 2) per night | |
| Extra car (1 max) | GBP 5 (GBP 5) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From GBP 25 (GBP 25) | |
Based on 1 night, 2 adults | |
| 2 adults |
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Brightlingsea Touring Park
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Reviews
89% would recommend this campground to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot near the beach & town, with lovely lake views. Mostly spacious, powered sites. Friendly staff, clean but dated facilities. Can be peaceful, but some road/event noise. Some guests noted security concerns due to open access.
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Over priced, wouldn’t return
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Good points, pitches are clearly marked and allocated before arrival, they sited is next to our friends as requested at the time of booking.
Location is lovely with easy access to Brightlingsea beach and some good walks.
Disliked Site is like a car park but with the benefit of serviced pitches, which are very close together and people have to walk through your pitch as no other choice. Whilst the location is lovely, next to the creek, this by no means commands this premium price.
Toilets and showers are awful, they were clean but the water is either scorching hot or cold and it trickles out.
Rubbish point does not have decent recycling and was over full.
No motorhome service point for draining waste. Just an elsen point.
Extra charge for dogs but nothing provided, not even a dog waste bin.
People using site that are parked up in the street outside.
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Good size pitches
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Being in the centre of brightlingsea
Disliked Camp run down for the pitch price. Showers need updating and stools put in shower as only a hook on the back of the door. All needs a good clean and freshen up in order to charge £50 a night with no other amenities.
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Definitely stay there again
Powered concrete and grass site (lake view)
Liked Nice clean site and quite to had a problem with our electricity down to us but the guys soon sorted it out
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The wash facilities are super clean and tidy. Bonus of a laundrette.
Powered concrete and grass site (lake view)
Liked Having a lakeside view was amazing and so nice watching the ducks and sunset.
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Clean site, lovely location, clean toilets…
Powered concrete and grass site (lake view)
Liked Clean site, lovely location, clean toilets and showers
Disliked Lots of wind! Nightmare of putting up tent!
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Perfect for a lovely relaxing holiday
Powered concrete and grass site (lake view)
Liked Lovely little site. We had a lake view pitch 18. Which I loved.
Short walk to the harbour and a lovely little walk to see the sea.
The lido is literally a tiny walk. We didn’t go but looks great.
The town is also a short walk. Minimal shops but enough to get buy on.
The showers/toilets were clean and stocked ok with loo roll etc. every time I went over there was always a cubicle etc free.
We had fish chips one day which was a 7 min walk. Also nice.
A bonus I liked is that every pitch had its own water supply. Very convenient.
All in all thought this site was lovely if you don’t want hectic and club houses etc.
there is a pub up the road and of course if your drive the world is your oyster.
We went into clacton for the day was about a half hour drive.
Disliked Not much to dislike.
If I had to pick something the fence between the lake and the campsite can be dodgy. As it’s like a wire fence and spring out far in places.
Kids caught their legs on a few times.
Easily fixed we just wound it up.
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Think it seems very disorganised and not managed well.
Powered concrete and grass site (lake view)
Liked Great location, lake view,nice size pitch, quiet.
Disliked Toilets very below standard. Only did the minimal cleaning, Toilet rolls run out one day . No lock on door to stop public using showers and toilets. Campervans parked along road and I witnessed them coming and going from the toilets no gate security. Not at what I'd expect at £55 night .(was high season). Even through the warden was parked by the gate and could easily see what's going on . !!!!!!! For all of this I will go back as loved where it was and brightling sea has so much to offer. Just not at high season prices .
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Not worth £50 per night
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Warden very helpful and available
Hard standing pitches good
Disliked Limited laundry facilities (1 working machine for 50 pitches)
Poor water pressure and heat control in showers
Dated shower blocks
No security, site is also a cut through for locals
Black/ grey waste disposal is not fit for purpose. Tiny area that is hard to navigate with the disposal pipe 2ft off the ground, which makes the disposal of large gravity fed cassettes almost impossible.
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one of our best areas and sites
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked great location, short walk to all ameneties, clean and tidy
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Disappointed with customer communication
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Did not get there
Disliked Sorry to say we had to cancel our visit due to the car tow electrics not working. We tried to contact Brightlingsea touring park and explain.No one answered the landline or the mobile number supplied. We did get through to the booking agent from the number on the arrival information and explained what had happened. I emailed the person Lyn Stibthorpe who had sent me the information and tried several times to reach her by phone and considering the mobile number was for out of hours emergency it was not answered . I left messages on both. I consider this to be really bad practice as sometimes these things happen beyond our control . No one has yet contacted me Not good customer service.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Brightlingsea Touring Park
Promenade Way
Brightlingsea
Colchester
Essex
England
CO7 0LW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.80848°N
1.01934°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea | 0.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Mersea | 7.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Jaywick | 7.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 8.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton | 10.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
firstsite 12 km
Colchester Castle Museum 12.2 km
Colchester Zoo 14.1 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 22.2 km
Christchurch Mansion 29.5 km
National Trust
Bourne Mill 10.6 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 16.7 km
Thorington Hall 20.1 km
Coggeshall Grange Barn 23.9 km
Paycocke's 24.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brightlingsea 0.2 km
Cudmore Country Park - East and West Mersea - Cudmore 1.9 km
Brightlingsea - Colne Estuary - Crab and Winkle Path 2.2 km
ST OSYTH'S PRIORY 3.7 km
Hollybush Hill - Brightlingsea - River Colne - Hollybush 3.8 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Brightlingsea Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Brightlingsea Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Brightlingsea Touring Park?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Brightlingsea Touring Park? From $51.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.