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Colchester Country Park Touring And Camping
Cymbeline Way
Colchester
Essex (Browse area)
CO3 4AG
Tel: 01206 545551
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Pitches: 90
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 Outdoor Pool <1 mile |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: DogChops |
10 reviews from this member |
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 Wanting to just get away for the weekend locally rather than find a site further afield like usual, we tried our luck at Colchester Camping & Caravan Park having never visited before.
The owners were very helpful, and having a non-hookup tent they originally placed us on a small tent pitch away from the play area, but on asking them if we could move closer to it, they kindly obliged without question and allowed us to rock up onto a van hardstanding pitch right next to the play area, where we instead parked the car on gravel and pitched up just to the back of. Brilliantly helpful, perfect in fact, right between the lavs and the play area.
The play area is better than it looks on Google maps, it isn't just a log built selection anymore and our 2 boys (3 & 5) really enjoyed themselves.
The toilets were always clean and warm.
Across from the site is a park where we could let the dog run about off lead which was great too.
The pitch itself didn't suffer at all under a slight downpour and the lawn was well tended to.
The site is pretty big and there is a lot of tent pitches and open space, so I should imagine anyone looking for a site to go with a few families or small groups, you could probably pitch together.
The only detraction and I do really mean, the only bad point was the fact that you are right next to the A12.
In all honesty it isn't as bad as some make out, the traffic in general doesn't disturb, it's the 18 wheelers making their mileage at night that wake you up when you hear and feel the rumble. But if you are someone that is generally comatose when asleep, you'll be fine.
It's a good enough site apart, and a short drive out will take you to a number of places, shops, zoos, historic sites. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: AliHo |
15 reviews from this member |
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We stayed at this site, as it's local to where we live. Having just got a new full size awning, we thought that we ought to try it out first before going away. The site itself is fine, well kept, showers were clean and tidy, as was the washing up area. As others have stated, the road that runs parallel to the site, is very noisy, however, after a while you do get used to it.
Our children loved the play area, which has been 'done up', and they spent considerable time on it. Staying for one night only, I did feel that the cost is quite high, in comparison with others.
For those who are wanting to go to places like Colchester Zoo, it's ideal. Colchester Town, is a good walk away, but has many great shops and cafes, and a fabulous castle.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Yellow_is_best |
3 reviews from this member |
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We stayed at this camp site for 3 nights. Arriving on a Thursday we were the only people camping - was mostly motor homes but by the Saturday we had 2 others camping near us. If you are camping the pitches would be very cosy if it had been busy as the pitches are marked out very close.
We found this place quiet expensive for us as we are currently not members of the camping and caravan club, so for 3 nights it cost us over £50 for a tent pitch. You should also be aware that there is a £10 deposit for a barrier key, unless you want to leave your car in the car park.
This is a very well maintained, organised and clean site however the road noise is very noisy and does take a while to get used too. At night the park is very well lit everywhere which is a big plus. There are 3 toilet blocks, 2 having been made more modern which seemed to be well cleaned daily.
Overall I think this is a lovely site but not for us due to noise level, we live in a noisy road so try to go camping for peace and quiet - I would say it's a good place for 1 night max - pit stop.
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| Date of Visit: April 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Malwhite |
4 reviews from this member |
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Spent two nights here in April with our lads (13 & 11). The site is well kept, toilets very clean, no litter and grass well mowed. We did visit in a fairly quiet time of year so can't comment on what it would be like in summer. There is a children's playground which seemed ok for young kids.
There is a quiet after 11 or 11:30pm rule and the barrier to the campsite closes at 11:30pm but there were so few people there I can't tell how well this rule is enforced. There is quite a bit of noise from the A12 nearby but this fades into the background after a while and didn't bother us at all.
There is a pub about 5 minutes walk away and chipshops and the like within 5 minutes drive. If I have a gripe, and it is only a small one, we only had two 2 person tents and were allocated and paid for two caravan sized pitches but H&S grounds may have come into play there. I would recommend this site to anyone else.
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| Date of Visit: February 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: JOYLA |
4 reviews from this member |
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Spent a couple of nights here whilst touring around visiting family members. Had used this site many times in the past when the previous owners were there. Had been led to believe it was better but found little evidence to support this. A new children's play park has been built which would appeal to families. Found the toilet block cold and past it's best but clean. The owners were friendly and helpful. The noise from the road didn't bother us and it is situated well for touring Essex. Quite a pleasant 40 mins walk into Colchester with all the shops and restaurants you could want.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: NewRangerFamily |
7 reviews from this member |
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Stayed at this site as an overnight stop en route to and from the Harwich ferry. Its next to the A12 which takes you all the way to Harwich and with light traffic, in around 30- 40 mins.
The overnight pitches are just inside the entrance gate and are laid entirely to gravel with EHU and are also level. They are however slap bang next to the A12 and had it not been for decent ear plugs I dont think I would have got to sleep. Staff were on hand to greet us when we arrived at 9.30pm and to allocate us our pitch.
The site itself is well maintained, clean and obviously well managed. Toilet block and chemical emptying point were both very clean. The staff are polite and friendly.
To be honest, for an overnight stop, I think next time I'll look for a site in a more peaceful location
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Dazza6997 |
5 reviews from this member |
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We stayed at this campsite for the 1st time, and were very impressed, although it was only for the weekend.
On arrival the greeting from the management and staff was very welcoming and they were very helpful.
The pitch we had was well maintained and had plenty of space for our tent and car.
The facilities, the showers, toilets and washing up blocks were very clean and hot water at all times. Also there's a lovely play area for the kids, there is also a well stocked shop in the reception.
Nearby is the town centre, the zoo is not far and also plenty of places to eat and drink.
I would like to say that we would camp here again in the future and would fully recommend this site.
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Ethan912 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here with 3 young children and they had a great time. The staff were very welcoming and helpful, the park is very clean and toilet/shower blocks are extremely well maintained, childrens play area was a bonus as most parks have a very limited area thrust into a corner that can't be used for anything else the area at colchester was great and I had a job getting the kids away from it. Yes the road noise is loud but you soon learn to forget about it. Shop appeared very reasonable and stocked the usual mix of accessories and groceries etc.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Trevor cooper |
5 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from 8 nights at this lovely site. After a bit of confusion over the lack of electric point we asked for on our given pitch the friendly and helpful owners and staff did sort it out. We were given pitches very near to the road which does not ever seem quiet but after a day or so it did not bother us. The childrens play area was excellent and the 6 children in our party spent most of their time there or in the trees.
The shower blocks were very clean but could of done with a second clean especially over the weekend. The second block did seem to get very wet as the water did not drain very well from the showers but the third larger block was better and did have more room. But free showers and washing up facilities, reasonable washing machine and drier facilities prices and use of a washing line. The shop had a large range of goods that were reasonably priced.
The owners had only taken over in december but were very friendly and open to suggestions on improving the site. We would come again as there was lots to do in the surrounding area but maybe ask for a pitch a bit further away from the noisy road.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Rpavitt |
1 review from this member |
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Only stayed for the one night but cannot fault the site at all. Friendly and helpful welcome. Some noise from the A12 (but not enough to be troublesome). Toilets/showers were clean and well maintained. The whole site was very well layed out. Would recommend the site. We'll be staying there again!
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