Essex self catering park holidays Pristine countryside, spectacular beaches and steeped in history & culture
Essex self catering park holidays - a place of surprising wild beauty, rich in wildlife and sprinkled with history and hidden cultural gems, Essex is not to be overlooked when choosing where to go for a holiday. The main town is Colchester was the capital of Britain during the Roman era. In fact, you can still see Roman ruins around the town. this is one of the reasons why holiday parks in Essex are always in very high demand as there is so much to see and do.
Essex also has 350 miles of coastline, the longest shoreline of any county in England with many miles of remote and undisturbed beaches and estuaries. This is where you will discover the majority of the holiday parks stretching from Purfleet on the Thames estuary, past Southend-on-Sea and up to Harwich in the north. Some of the best known resorts are Clacton-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea with their award-winning beaches and traditional piers but there are countless other unspoilt and uncrowded seaside villages to be discovered for your holidays in Essex.
| At a glance... | |
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| Fabulous beaches | ✔ |
| History & culture | ✔ |
| Vineyards | ✔ |
| Theme parks | ✔ |
| Rolling countryside and walking trails | ✔ |
| Medieval castles | ✔ |
| Wildlife parks | ✔ |
| Main town - Colchester | ✔ |
| Main airports - Stansted & Southend | ✔ |
But holidays in Essex are more than spending time on the beaches. Essex is rich in history and has wonderful countryside with lodge holiday parks hidden away. In fact, over 70% of Essex is rural, a scenic patchwork of fields, forests and quaint country villages off the beaten track such as Finchingfield, one of England’s most photographed, and Tiptree. To the north is the medieval market town of Saffron Walden, home to impressive Jacobean estate Audley End House and Gardens and another.
Featured holiday parks in Essex
There are many holiday parks throughout Essex with a good mix of coastal and country parks. Whether you are looking for a family holiday park with a full suite of on-site facilities or something a little more relaxing where you are surrounded by nature, Essex has a wide selection of holiday parks to choose from. Many of the caravan and lodge parks offer exceptional on-site facilities such as indoor swimming pools, restaurants, bars and cafes. And when it comes to the holiday accommodation, the hire fleets are typically stocked with the latest models from leading manufacturers which means modern appliances, stylish interiors and eco-friendly.
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Park holiday homes for sale
If you are looking to buy a park holiday home, see our selection of new and pre-owned static caravans for sale on holiday parks throughout Essex. There is a wide selection of 2 and 3 bedroom caravans and lodges from leading holiday home manufacturers such as Omar, Swift, ABI and Willerby.
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Things to see & do around Essex
In addition to wandering around the fascinating and wonderful villages, shopping, dining and sight seeing, there are plenty of things to see and do for the whole family whilst on your self catering holiday in Essex.
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| Cochester zoo and see the orang-utans and white rhinos | ✔ |
| Explore the Walton backwaters by boat | ✔ |
| Sea Life Adventure in Southend | ✔ |
| Explore Audley End House and Gardens | ✔ |
| Colchester Castle | ✔ |
| Spend a day at Southend’s family run theme park – Adventure Island | ✔ |
| Stroll along The Essex Way – an 82 mile trail beginning in Epping Forest | ✔ |
| Take a tour from Harwich and go seal watching | ✔ |
Our view on park holidays in Essex
We thin k self caatering holidays in Essex are ideal for family holidays or a romanic escape. Essex has always been a very popular tourist destination with so much on offer for all ages. From the White Cliffs to rolling countryside, and seaside resorts that will take you back in time, Essex has it all. The region is rich in history, tradition and very freindly so kick back and enjoy whats on offer.
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