About

Cross the Blackwater Estuary onto Mersea Island in Essex and you are in a different world, a world where you can be your best, most carefree self. As you unwind, take time to explore and discover all the hidden gems that the island has to offer, with Mersea Island Holiday Park as your tranquil base. Right next door to Cudmore Grove National Park which has a spectacular private beach, Mersea Island Holiday Park is a paradise for dogs too, and we’re ready to welcome you and your four-legged friends for a holiday to remember, far from the madding crowd.  

Facilities 

Mersea Island has an indoor heated swimming pool, clubhouse, children's play area, a safe sandy beach, boat launching, well stocked shop and on-site laundry. Children welcome from any age. 

Accommodation 

There are so many ways to stay at Mersea. From classic and comfortable caravans to our exclusive accommodation options, there’s something to suit your family and budget. Make yourself at home in our Manhattan loft style TriBeCa’s. There are hot tub options too so you can end the day relaxing under the stars. Book our Oyster Cottage with guaranteed hot tub, exclusive to Mersea Island, or stay in The Heartwood with its Scottish baronial interiors and a large bath in the main bedroom. We have one fully accessible caravan at Mersea Island with full ramp access up to the door, wide access kitchen and wet room. The accommodation is a two bedroom and sleeps up to six people. 

Events 

Mersea Island Music Weekender – 4-5 August 2023 

Stay with us at Mersea Island Holiday Park on the 4-5 August and join the party! Dance the weekend away to live bands, feature acts and DJ sets! Stay for longer and see the sky become a rainbow at our Colour Festival on 6 August! Guests must be on a booked break staying at Mersea Island to attend. 

Mersea Island Colour Festival – 6 August 2023 

Dance your way through the enormous colour explosion as we paint the sky a beautiful rainbow! Enjoy food, drinks and activities as well as live music and a DJ, culminating in the big colour throw in the afternoon. Guests must be on a booked break staying at Mersea Island to attend. 

Mersea Island Custard Pie Fight – 27 August 2023 

Ready for a face full of foam? Round up your friends and families for some super pie-slinging, face-splatting madness! Stay with us this August bank holiday weekend and get stuck into themed activities where the aim is to get messy. Guests must be on a booked break staying at Mersea Island to attend. 

Local attractions 

Dine on local shellfish, seek out the coloured beach huts or head over to the local vineyard for some of England’s finest wines and gins. With historic Colchester only a short drive away, there is so much to explore that you’ll wonder why you’ve never heard of this hidden gem before. 

Once you have discovered Mersea Island and enjoyed the hospitality of our team of Holiday Heroes, we’re sure you’ll want to come back time and time again! 

Additional information: 

Indoor swimming pool 

The Muddy Duck Clubhouse 

On-site shop 

Playground 

Beach and slipway