Make your way across the Blackwater Estuary onto Mersea Island in Essex, and you’re in a different world, miles away from the stress and schedules of modern life. Kick back and enjoy the freedom to explore or unwind at a pace of choice as you savour the carefree atmosphere of happy holidaymakers.

Fen Farm Caravan and Camping Site is a friendly, family-owned site on Mersea Island, enjoying a tranquil and viewsome location close to the beach. There are many special features to enjoy on this award-winning campsite.

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.

For big skies and heaps of space to wander as far as you please, rumble over to Dawn Chorus Holidays. This friendly glamping site rests on a working farm that operates a free-range egg business.

Waldegraves Holiday Leisure Park is an ideal base for self-catering holidays in Essex, resting in the heart of the unspoilt countryside in the leafy Mersea Island. The site looks directly out towards the sparkling estuary of the River Blackwater.

The family-run Field Farm Fisheries is a delightful spot for a holiday escape with the family. Fishing enthusiasts can savour the joys of six coarse fishing lakes that afford hours of peaceful angling.

Wardley Hill Camp is a relaxed, back-to-basic campsite set on a 6-acre site made up of woodland, a small stream, and three seasonal ponds that encourage safe exploration. The ecologically family-owned and operated site is just the place for car-free.

West Mersea Holiday Park enjoys a beautiful location on West Mersea Beach, and afford direct access to the golden sands and shimmering water a stone’s throw away. Despite its idyllic position on the beachfront.

Rowan Craft is a fun, family-run campsite located on a pretty, well-maintained boatyard on its own little island. The site provides an unrivalled sense of serenity, positioned on the gleaming waters of this splendid stretch of Waveney.

Gosfield Lake Resort Campsite is a private, family-owned leisure park tucked away amid the gently rolling countryside and spectacular scenery of rural Essex. The site is close to Constable Country and boasts a convenient spot on Essex Way.

Darcy Equestrian Camping and Caravanning is a dream of a campsite for adventuring sorts who require a peaceful spot that meets all your expectations. The owner, Val, often earns fantastic reviews for her unrivalled hospitality.

Hidden Meadows is the place to be if you prize comfortable, luxurious camping abodes, nuzzled in lovely natural settings, with heaps of wildlife that comes with a position on the edge of the stunning Broads National Park.

Loddon Marina Caravan and Camping is a peaceful, spacious site located in the heart of Loddon Village and at the bottom of the sparkling River Chet. The marina is a short stroll from the excellent restaurants.

Eastland Meadows Country Park rests in the verdant heart of the Blackwater conservation area, offering guests access to some beautiful places and quiet corners to explore. The privately-owned site welcomes guests to come by and savour the silence of nature in a stunning woodland setting.

Rectory Farm Fishing and Camping Site is a serene adults-only campsite boasting of two-well stocked fishing lakes and a convenient location, just ten minutes walking distance from the quiet village of Higham.

Walnut Tree Meadow Camping is a friendly small, five-pitch campsite set on a lovely rural farm in Norfolk. Ideally located just twenty minutes from Norwich, Walnut Tree is also a mere five minutes from the town centre of the bustling market town of Wymondham.

Finchingfield Camping is an eco-friendly campsite set on a beautiful working lavender farm, just twenty-five minutes from Audley End House and Gardens, and a smooth hour's drive from buzzing London.

If camping directly on the Suffolk coast seems like your cup of tea, pack your bags and whizz over to the peaceful Hollies campsite. Ideally located on the beautiful Suffolk Coast.

Sit back in the attractive, sheltered Beach Farm Holiday Park and look forward to a relaxing, friendly escape from the modern world. The 6-acre site is peaceful and family-friendly.

Golden Grove Caravan Park is a compact and reputed adults-only site, tucked away on private parkland, hidden by parkland trees offering ample seclusion from the outside world.