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Mersea Island, Colchester

Coopers Beach

  • 3.6 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub
Perched on the shores of Mersea Island near Colchester, Coopers Beach Holiday Park is a jewel in the crown of holiday destinations.

It’s a place where the beauty of the Essex coastline meets the joy of holiday adventure, offering a vibrant escape for families, friends, and solo explorers alike!
The heart of Coopers Beach is its swimming facilities; with both indoor and outdoor pools, guests can enjoy splashing around or swimming laps regardless of the weather.

The toddlers’ water play station is a splash-tastic paradise for the little ones, ensuring hours of laughter and fun under the sun.

For those who prefer their adventures on dry land, the multi-sports court stands ready to host a variety of sporting endeavours.

Whether it’s a friendly match of basketball or a competitive game of football, the court is a focal point for energy and excitement.

The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant offers a culinary retreat with its delicious menu and welcoming atmosphere.

It’s the perfect spot to unwind after a day full of activities, where guests can enjoy a meal with a view, overlooking the stunning Essex coastline.

Adventure awaits the younger guests at the adventure playground, a safe and exhilarating space designed to spark imagination and encourage physical activity.

Here, kids can climb, slide, and swing to their heart’s content, making new friends and memories along the way.


Beyond the park, Mersea Island beckons with its unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.

From leisurely walks along the beach to exploring the local oyster bars, the island offers a taste of Essex’s coastal charm.

The historic town of Colchester, with its ancient castle and shopping districts, is just a short drive away, providing a perfect day out for those looking to delve into England’s rich past and lively present.
  • Indoor and outdoor heated pools
  • Entertainment Passes included
  • Great family entertainment

Coopers Beach Features

Park Facilities
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Outdoor heated pool (May 19-Aug 31 2023, weather permitting)
  • Kids clubs
  • Adventure playground
  • Multi-sports court
  • The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant
  • Entertainment venue
  • Convenience store
  • Launderette * charges apply
  • Free Wi-Fi access (in designated areas only)
  • Complimentary hub pass
  • A responsible person of 16 years or over must accompany children under 8 in the water
  • Maximum of one child under 4 per responsible person or two children aged between 4 and 7 per responsible person in the water
  • Early Bird – save up to £150 per week for 2019 holidays booked by 3rd February 2019 or up to £120 per week for 2019 holidays booked by 3rd March 2019
Accommodation features
  • A choice of two and three bedroom caravans or two and three bedroom lodges
  • TV with Freeview
  • Kitchen including microwave
  • Shower
  • Bed linen and duvets
  • Beds made up for your arrival
  • Gas and electricity included
  • Babies must be included in party total
  • Travel cots £15pw each
  • Group bookings may be subject to restrictions
  • Pets £49 each per week or short break (max 2) (in specific accommodation only)
  • All non-smoking accommodation
  • * Outdoor heated pool – May 19-Aug 31 2023 (weather permitting) There may be entertainment variants; an entertainment guide will be available on park. A responsible person of 16 years or over must accompany children under 8 in the water. A maximum of one child under 4 per responsible person or two children aged between 4 and 7 per responsible person is allowed in the water. *
  • Charges apply.

Accommodation at Coopers Beach

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  • Sleeps 4

This is the perfect budget-friendly accommodation. Everything you need in a compact living space. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival. Plus, a complimentary hub pass!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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  • Sleeps 6

This is the perfect budget-friendly accommodation. Everything you need in a compact living space. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival. Plus, a complimentary hub pass!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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  • Sleeps 6

This is the perfect budget-friendly accommodation. Everything you need in a compact living space. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival. Plus, a complimentary hub pass!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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  • Sleeps 8

This is the perfect budget-friendly accommodation. Everything you need in a compact living space. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival. Plus, a complimentary hub pass!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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  • Sleeps 8
  • Pets 2

This is the perfect budget-friendly accommodation. Everything you need in a compact living space. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival. Plus, a complimentary hub pass!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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  • Sleeps 8

This is the perfect budget-friendly accommodation. Everything you need in a compact living space. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival. Plus, a complimentary hub pass!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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  • Sleeps 6

If you would like something bigger, this caravan is a spacious option with even more room in the living area. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival. Plus, a complimentary hub pass!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets 2

If you would like something bigger, this caravan is a spacious option with even more room in the living area. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival. Plus, a complimentary hub pass!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

Top Days Out Near Coopers Beach

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Coopers Beach, with real driving times.

Zoo 24 min drive · 11.3 miles

Colchester Zoo

Sat nav: CO3 0SL

A full day among elephants, giraffes, big cats and Komodo dragons on the edge of Colchester.

  • Families
  • Full day
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Colchester Zoo has been open since 1963 and is home to many rare and endangered species, including big cats, primates, birds, invertebrates and fish. The animals are arranged in themed zones, so you move from one habitat to the next as you explore.

Tip: Arrive close to opening, and book e-tickets online at least 24 hours ahead to get the cheaper rate. If you arrive after midday, visit Kingdom of the Wild and Elephant Kingdom first, as they close an hour early.

Norman castle 23 min drive · 10.9 miles

Colchester Castle

Sat nav: CO1 1TJ

Explore the largest Norman keep in Europe, built on the foundations of a Roman temple.

  • Families
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Colchester Castle is a Norman castle dating from the second half of the eleventh century. Its keep is mostly intact and is the largest of its kind anywhere in Europe. The Normans built it on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius, the largest Roman temple in Britain, so Roman and medieval history sit together in one building.

Tudor gatehouse 21 min drive · 11.3 miles

Layer Marney Tower

Sat nav: CO5 9US

England's tallest Tudor gatehouse, with gardens, a farm and a tearoom between Colchester and Maldon.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Dogs welcome
  • 2-3 hours
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Layer Marney Tower is a Grade I listed early Tudor house in Essex, built in rich red brick with some of the finest Italianate terracotta in the country. Its gatehouse is the tallest Tudor example in Britain, and it was begun by Henry, 1st Lord Marney, who served Henry VIII as Lord Privy Seal.

Norman castle 50 min drive · 28.1 miles

Hedingham Castle

Sat nav: CO9 3DJ

One of the best preserved Norman keeps in England, standing over gardens and parkland on the Essex-Suffolk border.

  • Families
  • Dogs in the grounds
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Hedingham Castle sits on a hill above the village of Castle Hedingham in Essex. Its Norman keep was built around 1140 by the de Vere family, later Earls of Oxford, and is widely described as the best preserved of its kind in England. The estate is still a family home, owned by their descendants, the Lindsays.

Tip: Check the events calendar and book tickets online in advance before you go.

Tudor mansion museum 49 min drive · 27.8 miles

Christchurch Mansion

Sat nav: IP4 2BX

A Tudor mansion in Ipswich with period rooms and the biggest Gainsborough and Constable collection outside London.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • Couples
  • 1-2 hours
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Christchurch Mansion is a Tudor house in Christchurch Park, close to Ipswich town centre. Built on the site of a medieval priory, it has over 500 years of history. You can wander through period rooms, from the Tudor kitchen and the Georgian saloon to the Victorian wing, and imagine how owners and servants once lived.

Tip: Download the free Bloomberg Connects guide before you go, as the Mansion has no Wi-Fi, and note there is no parking at the museum.

Art museum 48 min drive · 25.8 miles

Gainsborough's House

Sat nav: CO10 2EU

The Sudbury birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough, now a museum with a large collection of his paintings.

  • Couples
  • Rainy days
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Gainsborough's House is the birthplace of the English painter Thomas Gainsborough, in the Suffolk town of Sudbury. It is now a museum and gallery in a Grade I listed building, parts of which date back to around 1500. It is described as the National Centre for Gainsborough, with a large collection of his oil paintings, works on paper and artefacts on permanent display.

Tip: Check the website's exhibitions and events pages before you go to see what is on during your visit.

Heritage railway 51 min drive · 28.4 miles

Mangapps Railway Museum

Sat nav: CM0 8QQ

A working farm railway and museum with one of Britain's biggest public signalling collections.

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Mangapps is a working railway and museum set on a farm near Burnham-on-Crouch. Trains run along a standard gauge line past restored stations and signal boxes brought in from various sites across East Anglia and beyond. The railway has 18 steam and diesel locomotives and over 80 carriages and wagons, some of considerable historic and technical interest.

Tip: It isn't open every day, so check the website for open days before you set off.

Boat trip, ship tour 57 min drive · 32.3 miles

Radio Caroline Ross Revenge

Sat nav: CM0 7RB

A boat trip out to the legendary former pirate radio ship moored on the River Blackwater.

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Ross Revenge is the former pirate radio ship of Radio Caroline, moored on the River Blackwater in Essex. Visitors are taken out by tender from Bradwell Marina at Bradwell-on-Sea, with a fully qualified skipper, then shown round the ship on a guided tour.

Tip: Email to check availability and book ahead, and wear sensible grippy footwear, not sandals or flip-flops.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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Visitor Reviews of Coopers Beach

3.6Visitor Rating out of 5

34 reviews from guests who stayed at Coopers Beach

Emma
Date of stay: 12th May 2025

We had such a lovely time! Sharon and Robert really made us feel at home, which was lovely. The place was spotlessly clean, comfy and perfect for Archie, our dog. The location was fantastic-lots of nice walks nearby and Thaxted and other villages are really charming. We definitely left feeling refreshed and relaxed. All in all, a great little getaway and wed happily return!

Emma
Date of stay: 9th May 2025

We had a really lovely stay here. Sharon and Robert go above and beyond to make sure everythings perfect. Its such a peaceful spot and even though its our second visit, well be back again soon! Definitely recommended.

Claire
Date of stay: 7th May 2025

We stayed here for a week in July with our two little dachshunds and it was such a lovely experience. The cottage itself is charming and cosy and the hot tub was a real treat, especially during the scorching days when the water was just right for a dip. The hosts were super friendly and made us feel right at home. Watching the planes land near Stansted was quite entertaining too! The village of Thaxted is adorable and the dogs enjoyed meeting new friends. Wed definitely recommend for a relaxing getaway!

Emma T.
Date of stay: 26th April 2025

Honestly, we had such a lovely time. The place was really well thought out and the hosts made us feel so welcome. Its a beautiful spot and were already planning to come back next year! Would highly recommend.

Emma
Date of stay: 26th April 2025

We had a fantastic weekend here, totally peaceful and perfect for our anniversary. Would definitely come back!

Emma
Date of stay: 25th April 2025

We stayed here for a week in July with our two little dachshunds and honestly, they loved every minute! The village of Thaxted is charming and the cottage itself is really cosy. The hot tub was such a treat, especially during the scorching weather - it was cooled just right for a refreshing dip. The hosts were super friendly and made us feel really welcome. It was nice to see their dogs being taken out to the fields daily. Being close to Stansteds flight path was fun to watch the planes land. Wed definitely come back!

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