HOLIDAY PARK · MERSEA ISLAND, ESSEX, ENGLAND
COOPERS BEACH HOLIDAY PARK
WHERE IT IS
Mersea Island, Essex, England
East Mersea, Mersea Island CO5 8TN
Run by Parkdean Resorts. Private caravans on Coopers Beach, rented direct from their owners. Park passes or wristbands for the pools and entertainment are usually bought from the park and not included in the rent: check with the owner.
ON THE PARK
- Indoor pool (13 March to 2 November 2026) and outdoor pool (22 May to 31 August 2026)
- The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant with alfresco dining
- Showbar with evening entertainment
- Costa Coffee, convenience store and launderette
- Adventure playground, kids' club and multi-sports court
- Boat launching facility
- Dogs: Dogs are welcome in selected accommodation and a dedicated area of the restaurant; park rules allow two dogs per holiday home, kept on a lead and out of facility buildings.
- Beach: The park has direct access to the beach.
From parkdeanresorts.co.uk parkdeanresorts.co.uk, checked October 2026. Facilities and opening times change: check with the park.
AROUND MERSEA ISLAND
- West Mersea Beach: sand and shingle lined with pastel beach huts, with a big tidal range.
- Cudmore Grove, East Mersea: a country park shore for birdwatching and beachcombing; dogs welcome.
- The island is reached over The Strood, which floods at high tide. Check tide times before you travel.
- West Mersea Beach is lined with beach huts.
- Cudmore Grove Country Park, at the east end: a sandy beach, play area, toilets and WWII pillboxes. Dogs welcome. Open 8am to dusk.
- A walk along the west coast passes oyster beds, vineyards and old churches. Parts are uneven.
- Mersea Water Park (formerly Mersea Boating Lake), Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea.
- Train: the nearest station is Colchester, then bus 86.
- Eat: local oysters in West Mersea.
Dogs on the beach, 2026 season: No seasonal dog ban. West Mersea Town Council asks for dogs to be on a lead when the bathing beach by the huts is busy in summer.
From local tourist information (visitessex.com visitessex.com westmerseatowncouncil.gov.uk), checked 22 October 2026.
GUEST GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO COOPERS BEACH
GETTING THERE
Public transport to the park is very limited, so a car is advised. Mersea Island is reached on the B1025 over the Strood causeway, which floods at high tide, so check tide times. Colchester is the nearest mainline station.
NEARBY
- Cudmore Grove Country Park in East Mersea
- West Mersea beach, Mersea Museum and Mersea Island Vineyard
- Colchester, Maldon and Tiptree jam factory on the mainland
WORTH KNOWING
The causeway onto Mersea Island is cut off at high tide.
From parkdeanresorts.co.uk parkdeanresorts.co.uk, checked October 2026. Parks change their facilities, passes and opening times: check with the park or the owner before you travel.
HOLIDAY HOMES ON COOPERS BEACH
DOGS WELCOME
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MERSEA ISLANDQUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
Can I rent a private caravan on Coopers Beach?
Yes. 6 privately owned caravans on Coopers Beach are listed here, rented direct from the owner with no booking fee.
How much is a caravan on Coopers Beach for a week?
From £195 to £1,680 a week on Static Stays, depending on the season.
Are dogs allowed on Coopers Beach?
Dogs are welcome in selected accommodation and a dedicated area of the restaurant; park rules allow two dogs per holiday home, kept on a lead and out of facility buildings. Each owner decides for their own holiday home, so check the listing.
Are park passes included?
Usually not. Passes or wristbands for the pools and entertainment are normally bought from the park. Check with the owner.
OWN A HOLIDAY HOME ON COOPERS BEACH?
List it for £79 a year, no commission. Or sell it here free.
LET YOUR HOLIDAY HOME