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Open daily from 8am-dusk. Customers are encouraged to pay online for car parking using MiPermit. Further information can be found here: https://secure.mipermit.com/essexcountryparks/Application/home.aspx

At the eastern end of Mersea Island, at Cudmore Grove you’ll find a sandy beach, impressive views, grassland, meadows for relaxation and walks that will take you past interesting historical sites and an abundance of wildlife.

The park is popular on hot summer days, with its sandy beach and cooling sea breeze. Winter brings wading birds and wildfowl, including flocks of brent geese.

The area is rich in historic features, including WWII pillboxes and gun emplacements, the remains of a 16th century blockhouse fort and a cliff that has produced 300,000-year-old fossils, such as monkey, bear and bison.

A new children's play area provides opportuntiy for little ones to climb, and soar.

Guide Prices

Free entry
Parking charges apply.
Up to 1 hour £2.20
Up to 2 hours £3.30
Up to 3 hours £4.40
Over 3 hours £5.50

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Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled access
Disabled toilets

Catering

On-site light refreshments
Picnic site

Children

Children welcome

COVID-19 Response

Clear signage
Contactless payment possible
COVID-19 measures in place
COVID-19 risk assessment completed
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Outside seating

Groups

Guided tours for groups

Property Facilities

Dogs Accepted
Public toilets

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Road Directions

By Road:From Colchester take the B1025 to Mersea Island. Head for East Mersea.The nearest railway station is Colchester, which is 0 miles away.

Cudmore Grove Country Park

Type:Country Park

East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8UE

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Awards

Other Awards Green Flag Award 2020

Opening Times

* Daily, 8am to dusk.

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