Welcome to Waldegraves Holiday Park, one of the top campsites in Essex with a swimming pool, where adventure, relaxation, and family fun come together on the beautiful Mersea Island. Whether you’re looking to make a splash in our heated outdoor pool, cast your line in our well-stocked fishing lakes, or challenge your family to a round of crazy golf, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Waldegraves offers the ideal setting for those looking for a campsite in Essex, with a swimming pool and various other exciting activities. From thrilling watersports and scenic boating to playgrounds, sports areas, and even FootGolf, we’ve got endless entertainment for all ages. After a day of excitement, unwind with delicious meals at The Granary or grab a drink at our poolside bar. Plus, our on-site supermarket ensures you have everything you need for a perfect stay.
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Our outdoor heated swimming pool is open from May to September, weather permitting. With a separate toddler pool for younger guests to enjoy, our pool area is perfect for all the family. Relax in the sun on a deckchair in the garden overlooking the pool, and enjoy refreshments from the poolside bar.
Our 9 Hole Crazy Golf is suitable for the whole family and is the only one in our local area. Master the course and send your golf ball through the Dolphin, Octopus, and straight into the crocodile’s mouth. Who Will Win??
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Waldegraves has both an eighteen hole pitch and putt golf course and an undercover, 10 bay, golf driving range for those who need their daily golfing fix! The course offers challenges to both experts and beginners alike.
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Waldegraves’ four lakes are stocked full of top-quality Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch and Gudgeon, which are guaranteed to meet the expectations of the keenest angler. Managed by permanent fishing wardens, fish and their environments are maintained to the highest standard. Sea fishing from our private beach is also popular with our guests. Tackle and bait for both freshwater and sea angling are available from The Wheatgrain shop at Waldegraves, Mersea Island, Essex. View our fishing ticket prices.
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Waldegraves is the first holiday park to have FootGolf in the UK opened in season 2015. FootGolf is played on a golf course using a size 5 football. The object of the game is to get the ball into the hole using only your feet in the fewest shots possible. FootGolf is a very ‘addictive’ sport – it combines the best of football and golf, two of the most popular sports in the world. The beauty of the game lies in strategically combining power and precision every time you play Footgolf. Click here for more information on our UK FootGolf course in Essex.
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Water, for most craft, is deep enough approximately two hours on either side of high water and is suitable for sailing dinghies, jet skis, speedboats and windsurfers. Buoyed zones ensure that speedboats and jet skis do not stray into bathing areas. Proof of insurance must be presented & lodged with Reception on arrival. Policies must contain a 3rd party liability limit minimum of £3,000,000. Bathing from our private beach is safe, but we recommend that all children are supervised by an adult when playing or swimming in the sea.
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Waldegraves features outdoor play areas for children, fully equipped with cargo netting, exciting slides, and wobbly bridges, offering little ones a fun-filled mini adventure. The facility also includes an all-weather, multi-purpose playing surface, giving young athletes plenty of space to practice their basketball and football skills. Next to it, a large grass area provides the perfect spot for organised team games, group activities, or a friendly kick-around, ensuring endless opportunities for outdoor fun and active play.
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Especially designed for you to bring your own rowing boats & inflatable boats, the Boating Lake is surrounded by picturesque trees and mowed, grassy banks. It offers hours of fun for children and families who like messing about in boats.
A full selection of gaming machines from racing cars to slot machines for light-hearted family fun. Tokens can be collected from most machines and exchanged for various prizes.
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Guests can enjoy a fantastic entertainment programme at Waldegraves all year round, featuring live shows, music, and activities. For full entertainment details, please click the button below.
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The Granary offers a superb selection of Hot and Cold meals, taking advantage of the masses of quality fresh produce local to Mersea Island. Eat in the superb comfort of the restaurant or on the deck overlooking the Swimming Pool. The Granary has a fully licensed bar with a great selection of draft & bottled beers, soft drinks for adults & children & fine wines from around the world. The menu selections include Handmade Pies, Wick Farm Steaks, superb fresh Fish & Chips, Aberdeen Angus Burgers and a vegetarian selection. Children are well looked after with their menu, plus a selection from the main menu in smaller portions. Fresh Homemade Daily Specials and a range of special offers to take advantage of The Granary are a must for all visitors to Waldegraves.
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Priding itself on fresh produce, The Wheatgrain Supermarket bakes its own bread every morning, just in time for breakfast! It also stocks various local produce, including groceries, children’s toys, and souvenir gifts. A great selection of fishing tackle for both freshwater and sea fishing is available, as well as camping accessories and bottled gas. For your convenience, the shop is open daily from 8 am, ensuring you have everything you need during your stay.
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Open daily during peak season, The Barn is a welcoming and relaxed space, perfect for enjoying a quiet drink indoors or outside in the courtyard. The Wheatsheaf offers entertainment for all the family (see the entertainment programme for details) and features pool tables for over-18s, plus a seating area overlooking The Barn. Adjacent to The Wheatsheaf, the family games room includes air hockey, table tennis, and more. Please note that both venues operate on a limited schedule during quieter periods.
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Enjoy our outdoor heated swimming pool and more!
Crazy golf, fishing lakes, boating lake, and more.
The Granary restaurant, poolside bar, family games room, and supermarket.
