About Brightlingsea Beach
This Essex coastal spot combines sandy shores with excellent views of passing maritime traffic, plus onsite parking, toilets and dining options for a relaxed family outing.
What's nearby
- Brightlingsea Coastal Park next door
- Brightlingsea Community Centre next door
- Brightlingsea Museum 150m away
- Brightlingsea Lido 200m away
- Brightlingsea Post Office 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What visitors say
Been here a few times now and to honest I thought I had found my new favourite, what's not to like about brightlingsea. However, I went there a few weeks ago and was so disappointed by the whole experience. For starters our pitch was under the only sizable tree on site which didn't allow for any warmth from the sun all day so sitting outside was very chilly. I know you can't control the weather but the pitches in question really should be allocated last which they were definitely not. I soon started to notice the pitches were looking very neglected, weeds and clumps of grass seemed to be taking over which were quite well established. The biggest thing for me though was the amount of breakdown trucks and commercials parked on the road and grass at the entrance to the site, and at times inside the site. At one point there were people working on a vehicle which was on the back of a truck and the conversations and language was somewhat unnecessary. The breakdown trucks seem to be owned by the site caretaker who we were told to speak to if we needed anything. Felt very let down.
· via Google
Love this caravan site. Quite and very close to the sea 🌊 with a lovely little town 😀
· via Google
A very good location for all Brightlingsea has to offer. However, 50 quid a night is a bit steep. The facilities are quite basic. Its a 3 star camping at a 5 star price.
· via Google
Stayed here on a Saturday evening in June. Great pitch, facilities are clean and there are multiple toilets and showers (not something every site has!). Site was tidy and Nicki the manager is super helpful. Site is well located for the promenade and harbour for pubs, food and walks with great views. Only reason it’s not 5* is there aren’t any amenities such as a shop etc, but we will be back!
· via Google
Some campers say this RV park offers clean pitches with water and electric hookup, and is conveniently located near the beach, promenade, and harbor with easy access to pubs, food, and walking areas.
Other reviews mention the shower and toilet facilities can be cold.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Brightlingsea Get directions
- Category
- Beaches & Coastline
- Guest rating
- 3.7 / 5 (150 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Colchester