Essex explores made all the sweeter by relaxing stays at Pretty Thing, a welcoming, family-friendly park enjoying a central location to local amenities, attractions and the caramel sands of Clacton-on-Sea.

Not looking to wrestle with tent pegs, sleep on uneven camping fields or pitch up next to noisy neighbours? Upgrade to swish luxury bell tents with barbeques, chiminea, bedding.

Weeley Bridge Holiday Park is the perfect base for relaxing amid picturesque landscaped grounds, a short drive from the beach, surrounded by the picturesque Essex countryside.

The Strangers Home Pub and Campsite is a strictly adults-only holiday park and campsite closest to the Harwich Port. Ritchie, Jo, and Darren extend a warm welcome to all overnight guests and long-stay holidaymakers who want to experience the tranquil settings.

Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre is the perfect place for campers with love for all things horse. This site is ideal for seasoned equestrians and green horse riding enthusiasts to enjoy the perks of camping on a beautiful campsite surrounded by majestic steeds and waddling geese.

Dairy House Farm is a caravan and motorhome club certificated location and a hidden gem for campers who prize tranquillity and uncrowded camping. The site consists almost entirely of level.

Martello Beach Holiday Park is the ideal spit for a traditional beachside escape with the whole family. The spacious, well-equipped site gets its name from the pristine, sandy beach of Martello.

Homestead Lake Park is a lovely place to stretch out and escape the complexities of modern life, nestled amid 25-acres of peaceful countryside, with the delights of the coast located a short distance away.

The White Horse Inn Camping is a peaceful, quiet campsite on a lovely field attached to a 17th-century, grade II-listed former village coaching inn that retains much of its original character and classic look.

Red House Farm is a gem of a site located west of Stowmarket, a few minutes from the A14 and the railway line. This friendly Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site welcomes small campervans.

The Retreat Farm is an ideal space for holidaymakers who want to focus on health and well-being on a peaceful break from everyday life. Enjoy a range of excellent therapeutic work by trained practitioners who excel in mind and body therapy.

We have a 0.5 acre sheltered meadow, complete with electric hook ups, waste disposal and mains water. Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement only. Open from 1st March to 31st October.