An hour and a half or so from London with excellent transport links by car or train and with more than 350 miles of beautiful, blue flag beaches, Essex is an ever-popular holiday and weekend break destination and the ideal location for your holiday home.
This is a county of contrasts from tranquil, picturesque market towns and pretty villages to lively traditional holiday resorts such as Clacton and Southend-on-Sea. There is a wealth of places of interest for days out, historic sites, coastal paths, and nature reserves to enjoy in Essex.
Owning a static caravan in Essex allows you to escape to your own retreat, with holiday parks situated in both countryside and seaside settings.
Many parks have an 11.5 month season, so you’ll be able to make good use of your holiday home over most of the year.
A holiday park in Essex is a good choice if you are looking for a static caravan or lodge for sale near London.
- Dovercourt Holiday Park – Park Holidays
- The Orchards Holiday Village – Haven
- Highfield Grange Holiday Park – Park Dean Resorts
- Seawick Holiday Park – Park Holidays
- St Osyth Beach Holiday Park
- Martello Beach Holiday Park – Park Holidays
- Mersea Island Holiday Park – Away Resorts
- Valley Farm Holiday Park – Parkdean Resorts
Dovercourt Holiday Park – Park Holidays
This fabulous location close to a stunning Blue Flag Beach, Dovercourt enjoys fantastic facilities, including an entertainment complex and a new indoor heated swimming pool. This is an ideal park for a family holiday or a long relaxing weekend for most of the year.
The area is steeped in history from the civil war with many places of interest to visit. In nearby Harwich, you´ll find the oldest cinema in the country, shops, restaurants, and museums. There are spectacular panoramic views from the Redoubt Fortress.
Dovercourt is open for 11.5 months and offers a wide choice of static holiday homes and lodges to suit your budget and holiday needs.
Facilities include:
- Adventure golf
- All-weather sports court
- Heated swimming pool
- Restaurant, bar, and entertainment
- Big soft play area, adventure playground
- On-site shop
The Orchards Holiday Village – Haven

Situated on the lovely Essex coast, an hour from London and just six miles from all the seaside fun at Clacton-on-Sea, this lively park enjoys a great atmosphere with lots of activities for the whole family.
Located in 60 acres of lovely parkland and winner of the David Bellamy Award for Conservation, the Orchards enjoys two coarse fishing lakes, coastal walks along the sea wall around the park, and the children can enjoy a range of NatureRockz activities, including Pond Dipping, Den Building and Bug Hunting.
The Orchards is an ideal base for exploring the area with a sandy beach at Brightlingsea nearby, boat trips and stunning views to Mersea Island.
There is a wide variety of affordable static caravans and lodges on offer, with helpful guides for new owners on the Haven website.
Facilities include:
- Archery coaching
- Junior Segways
- 9-hole golf course
- Fishing lake, one-acre waters stocked with bream, carp, perch and tench
- Fantastic heated indoor and outdoor pools with inflatables, paddling pool for smaller children
- Restaurant, bars, entertainment
- Supermarket
- Dog friendly
Highfield Grange Holiday Park – Park Dean Resorts
With fabulous facilities and entertainment all year round, and just five minutes from the sandy beach and all the fun at Clacton-on-Sea, owners at Highfield Grange Holiday Park enjoy a whole range of benefits.
There is so much to do for all the family at this park, and so many interesting places to visit in the area including historic Colchester Castle.
Enjoy a new day out every time you visit this brilliant seaside location for your holiday home from home. Affordable, comfortable static caravans and lodges are available with all the support you need to choose the perfect holiday home for you and your family.
Facilities include:
- Indoor and outdoor heated pool with 200ft flume
- Entertainment complex with games and arcades
- Boathouse bar and restaurant with sun terrace
- Pet friendly
Seawick Holiday Park – Park Holidays
Seawick Holiday Park enjoys the best of both worlds, located just minutes away from the beautiful, quiet, sandy beach at St Ostywth and a short distance to the lively, fun-filled Clacton Pier.
This is the ideal place for a family holiday, packed with entertainment and activities to suit everyone. It’s also a great base for exploring Clacton and the lovely Essex coast and the many places of interest.
There is a wide selection of modern, comfortable holiday homes and luxury lodges to choose from at affordable prices. Finance packages are available.
Facilities include:
- Heated indoor and outdoor pools
- Family bar and restaurant
- Daily entertainment, cabaret
- Patio area with barbecues, TV screens
- Crazy golf
- Adventure playground
- Football pitch
- Mini-mart
- Pet friendly
St Osyth Beach Holiday Park
Set in a fabulous location on the sand and shingle beachfront, St Osyth Beach offers a packed programme of entertainment for the whole family and superb facilities. The owner also has access to the outdoor pool and activities at Martello Beach and Sedgwick sister parks.
Close to Clacton-on-Sea and a host of Essex attractions, including Colchester Zoo and the East Anglian Railway Museum, St Osyth Beach is a superb choice for your static caravan or luxury lodge holiday home on the coast.
Facilities include:
- Freshwater fishing lake
- Heated indoor pool
- Family bar and restaurant with entertainment
- Kids Club
- Adventure playground
- All-weather sports pitch
- Amusement arcade
- Launderette and mini-mart
- Pets welcome
Martello Beach Holiday Park – Park Holidays
Set on the outskirts of popular Clacton, Martello Beach enjoys a great location on the Essex coast with direct access to the sandy beach and plenty of sunshine.
Sea fishing, miles of sand, country parks, picturesque villages, shopping and entertainment – everything you could want for a memorable family holiday in your own static caravan.
There is a range of affordable holiday homes and luxury lodges available to suit all budgets. You can enjoy a relaxing retreat for up to 11 months of the year at Martello Beach.
Facilities include:
- Indoor pool
- Children’s summer entertainment, play areas
- Adventure playground
- All-weather sports court
- Restaurant, bar, and clubhouse with entertainment for the family
- Unlimited access to the neighbouring parks
- Mini-mart
- Pets welcome
Mersea Island Holiday Park – Away Resorts
Located 8 miles south of Colchester, this friendly, welcoming holiday park enjoys a stunning, tranquil location across the Blackwater Estuary, the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Mersea Island offers a wide range of affordable new and pre-owned static caravans and holiday homes to suit your pocket and lifestyle.
With direct beach access from the park, there is an abundance of hidden gems on this magical island, an ideal getaway for a peaceful retreat with something to offer all ages.
Facilities include:
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Slipway on the beach
- Bar and clubhouse
- Children’s playground
- Shop
Valley Farm Holiday Park – Parkdean Resorts
Just 15 minutes walk to the beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery, and fun-packed seaside towns nearby, Valley Farm Holiday Park offers the perfect location for your holiday home on the Essex Coast.
There’s a host of attractions nearby, too, for an exciting day out.
Check out the offers and special deals on a superb range of static caravans and luxury lodges.
The park offers the latest models as well as comfortable, pre-owned homes at prices to suit your budget.
Facilities include:
- Heated indoor and outdoor pools
- Adventure playground
- Sports court
- Family entertainment, restaurant, and bar
- Shop
- Pet friendly