Young Driver - Colchester United FC Stadium
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Teenagers get the chance to start, steer, manoeuvre, reverse and park on a specifically designed road system.
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Why stay here ...
Sarah & Stuart would like to welcome you to our unique friendly CL. Please see our pictures of some of the facilities we have to offer. We also have a large pergola to enjoy along with free WIFI over the whole site. This is a new adventure for our family and hope to soon have even more facilities for all to enjoy. We look forward to meeting/greeting you.
On our site you will have wonderful views over the creek as you watch the tide edd and flow on the Colne Estuary. Your gaze will also be met with the Thorrington Tide Mill (03330 138156) a fully restored tidal mill built in 1831. It is now owned by Essex County Council and opened as a museum between April and September on the last Sunday of every month including some bank holidays and special mill open days. If you venture down to the mill and beyond by foot, there's glorious bird watching along the Colne Estuary, with footpaths leading directly down to the water. Enjoy the sandy beaches around Brightlingsea - lined with beach huts and backed by a long promenade. This environment attracts a lot of wildlife, the site offers an excellent base for bird watching and scenic walks.
Nearby are coastal towns such as Brightlingsea, Wivenhoe, Manningtree, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze, each with plenty of attractions. Take a day out to nearby Essex Wildlife Trust sites such as Fingringhoe, Walton-on-the-Naze and Abberton Reservoir or head inland to Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town (20 minutes in the car). The village of Dedham is also a particular joy, in the heart of Constable country (25 minutes by car). It was here that Britain's greatest landscape artist went to school and today the main street is lined with attractive Georgian houses, old inns and a large art/crafts centre.
There are supermarkets in nearby Brightlingsea, while Thorrington itself, offers a local store for basic supplies and a great local pub, The Red Lion (01206 252001).
The nearest railway station is Alresford, exactly 2.5 miles away. From here you'll have to grab a taxi. Try Nwc Taxis (01206 302491) or V P Cars (01206 825001).
Check in is from 1pm and departure is by 10am.
Our family love spending time in the local area. Here are some of our favourites.
Things to do:
- Brightlingsea walk (approximately 7 miles) - This attractive coastal town is located in the Tendring district of Essex. There are some lovely walking trails along the Colne Estuary to enjoy here.
- Wivenhoe Trail (approximately 5 miles) - Head north from the town and you can visit Wivenhoe. Here you can pick up the Wivenhoe Trail and follow it into Colchester.
- The Rosebud Pub & Seafood Restaurant
- Brightlingsea Museum
- Mersea Island
- Colchester Zoo
- Clacton Pier
- Lady Grace Boat Trips
- Colchester Natural History Museum
- Abberton Resevoir Nature Reserve
- Mercury Theatre
- Brightlingsea Regatta
- Brightlingsea Music Festival
- Cudmore Grove Mersea Island
- Firstsite - Visual arts
- The Minories Art Gallery & Cafe
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Latest arrival time: 10:00 PM
Latest departure time: 11:00 AM
0.5 acres
Some sloping pitches
Lawned site
Recycling Facilities
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Young Driver - Ipswich, Martlesham Park and Ride
20% discount
Teenagers get the chance to start, steer, manoeuvre, reverse and park on a specifically designed road system.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- CO7 8JJ
- GPS:
- Lat 51.835105 / Lon 1.024648
- OS field ref:
- TM084194
- OS map ref:
- 168
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Brightlingsea, Colchester
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest port: Harwich (16 miles)
- Nearest train station: Alresford
- Train station within 5 miles
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1st time caravaners
Acacia House
Our first outing in the new caravan...
On arrival was Greeted by Sarah who was very friendly and warmly welcomed, and gave us all the information about the site that we needed to enjoy our 2 night stay.
We were on plot 1 near the slide, enormous plot as were all the plots with EHU and Water .
Shower and toilet was spotless, games room contained pool table, air hockey table, table football, games consul and tv, the bookcase was completely filled with DVD's (We'll take the tv/dvd next time.
Under cover area included table tennis and numerous sofa's and chairs and picnic table which was great.
Childrens swing and slide at site.
Chemical Waste very accessible and spotless.
What an amazing first found CL site for us, and will definitely come again...
All credit goes to Stuart and Sarah, what a great site you have created, well done.
Rob and Amanda...
Perfect CL
Acacia House
We have just returned from a 2 week Easter break at this perfect well equipped CL site. The owners go out of their way to make sure you have a pleasant experience and the facilities are second to none. They are regularly cleaned and well stocked. Stuart and Sarah have a great knowledge of the surrounding area and places to visit. It is a well drained site and the grass is cut and the cuttings are collected unlike many other CL's, keeping your caravan and awning clean. It is an ideal CL for both families and grandparents, as there is plenty of activities to amuse any age of child with games, DVD's and a large undercover Events Area, which has plenty of comfy seating and table tennis. We will revisit this fantastic CL again.
Thankyou for a great stay.
Karen, Graham and family.
TUPPNY
Reviewed on 15/04/2024 20:23
Explore Essex!
Acacia House
Acacia House is everything you could possibly want in a cl. Super large well-draining pitches (yes we had some rain, but then we usually do!), play areas for children, inc. inside, sheltered family area with tables and seating, water and electric to all individual pitches, easy access, friendly, helpful owners, etc. etc. Outside the gates, there are good local walks, short drive to local shop or superstore with fuel, good pubs and walks in Brightlingsea and Wivenhoe (and probably elsewhere too). We don’t often return to cl’s as we like to explore new sites, but I think Acacia House may be an exception, especially as just an hour from home (well it will be when they finish the A12 roadworks!)
Beautiful Site
Acacia House
We chose this CL as its only about an hour from our home and its ideal for getting away for the weekend. The owners are very welcoming. The facilities on the site are also kept lovely and clean. I would highly recommend this CL to anyone and will visit again soon
Another lovely week….
Acacia House
Our second visit and it won’t be our last. A lovely week with our teenage grandchildren here in August. We found various activities for us all including the Curve Water Sports at St Osyth close by, where there are large inflatables on an open lake. Beautiful sandy beaches at Clacton etc. Fish and chips at Winkies in Brightlingsea all freshly cooked for 8 of us and very quick service in the restaurant and extremely yummy. Colchester has many amenities and a great pool with again inflatables and also flumes. More exploring on our next visit. Thank you Stuart and Sarah.
Beulah
Reviewed on 26/08/2023 08:10
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