When can I check in and check out of Great Holland Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Great Holland Campsite?

From $46.89 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Great Holland Campsite

View prices & book 9.5 4 reviews

Off-grid family campsite five minutes’ drive from Frinton-on-Sea
Walton-on-the-Naze and Clacton-on-Sea both 15 minutes’ drive
Grass pitches with kids’ entertainment, fire shows and pop-up bar

Looking for a family adventure under canvas and near a beach? You’re covered on both counts at Great Holland Campsite in Essex; this pop-up site has grass pitches for tents, and it's a five-minute drive from the beach at Frinton-on-Sea. You should also watch out for some unusual and exclusive entertainment at night – your hosts are part of an acrobatic fire-show team and regularly practise their skills (safely of course) on the camping field. Talking of which, the camping field is completely off grid (so no electricity, folks) with basic loo facilities and no running water – so add torches and bottled water to your packing list. Footpaths from the pitches lead to Frinton-on-Sea’s sandy strand, colourful beach huts and seafront promenade. You’ll find an assortment of restaurants and takeaways in Kirby Cross (15 minutes’ walk), and a couple of pubs in Kirby-le-Soken (five minutes’ drive).

Campground type

Opens July 1

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

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 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Minimum spacing of 9 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Jul 1 to Thu, Aug 28 2025

Campsite types & availability

Primitive grass tent campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 9.0m width x 5.0m depth (29.5ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)

6 people maximum

One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 9.0m width x 5.0m depth (29.5ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Extras

Extra car (1 max)

£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Fire pit and firewood for purchase on site

Lovely campsite, very clean facilities and very welcoming hosts!

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lots of activities for the kids, climbing frame, football, table tennis etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite is great and in a perfect location for walks and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lauren M. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The campsite is great and in a perfect location for walks and visits to the beach. The host and whole family make it the most warm and friendly experience! And they were happy to help with everything we needed. We even got a fire show which was a magical experience! Will 100% be back next summer for an even longer stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, friendly staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful setting, quiet, spacious. Toilets immaculate.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

iain j. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Friendly , spacious, fire pit , clean toilets. A really lovely little site. Speaking to the owner said they’d only opened recently. Off grid site but you never felt alone at the same time the campers are not crammed in to small spaces. Really lovely place and will definitely go back

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 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

Hikers’ paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Leisure/theme park nearby

Location

Great Holland Campsite

Hamilton Road

Great Holland

Frinton-on-Sea

Essex

England

CO13 0HT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.83671°N
1.21352°W

Route directions

The nearest postcode is CO13 0HT; arrive there and then please drive down Hamilton Road for 50 meters to the campsite on the right.

Nearest transport

Bus

0.4 mi Kirby Cross

0.5 mi Kirby Cross

0.7 mi The Lions Den

Rail

0.3 mi Kirby Cross Rail Station

1.3 mi Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station

2.4 mi Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station

Ferry

7.9 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal

8.3 mi Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing

8.4 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

Airport

28.7 mi London Southend Airport

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Frinton-on-Sea: 10 minutes’ drive - Walton-on-the-Naze: 10 minutes - Holland Haven Country Park: 10 minutes - Golf club: 10 minutes - Clacton-on-Sea: 15 minutes - Hamford Water National Nature Reserve: 15 minutes - Curve Water Sports: 20 minutes - East Essex Aviation Museum: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Frinton	1.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Holland	1.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Walton	2.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Clacton	3.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

firstsite 13.7 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 13.9 mi

Christchurch Mansion 15.5 mi

Colchester Zoo 16.3 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 18.5 mi

National Trust

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 11.8 mi

Bourne Mill 13.2 mi

Thorington Hall 15.7 mi

Sutton Hoo 18.5 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Kirby Cross - Kirby le Soken - The Wade - Kirby Cross 0.8 mi

Frinton Station - Seafront - Great Holland - Kirby - Frinton Station 1.3 mi

THORPE HALL 2.2 mi

Thorpe-le-Soken - Weeley Heath - Thorpe-le-Soken 2.6 mi

Walton Station - Seafront - Naze - Cormorant Creek - Walton Station 2.6 mi

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
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).

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties 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

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 9 metres between pitches.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Holland Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Great Holland Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Great Holland Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Frinton-on-Sea: 10 minutes’ drive - Walton-on-the-Naze: 10 minutes - Holland Haven Country Park: 10 minutes - Golf club: 10 minutes - Clacton-on-Sea: 15 minutes - Hamford … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Great Holland Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Great Holland Campsite? From $46.89 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.