Sites to visit - Help!

Thebraddings
Thebraddings Forum Participant Posts: 21
edited January 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

i am new to caravanning and really do enjoy the freedom and enjoyment it brings. It might be tucking in asleep waiting for spring to kick in but I really want to visit a mix of site. 

ive already booked - Sandringham/ Ferry Meadows / Brighton. 

i live in Essex so do any of you know good places to go? It me, my wife and 2 young boys.  

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  • Bakers2
    Bakers2 Forum Participant Posts: 8,208 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2016 #2

    Sadly Essex lacks CC sites, so if you want to 'weekend' locally it will need to be CL's in Essex, there are a few commerical sites on the coast, haven't used those, or CL's in Essex as we are able to get a bit further.  Nice sites in Suffolk again CL or
    commerical.  What sort of ages are your boys?  What do they like doing?  We 'oldies' don't really require action but R&R so probably don't have experience you need.  What about rallies? again not managed to join in as yet but the Essex groups seems to have
    a lot going on.  Worth a thought.

    I'm sure you'll love the sites you've booked so far, we love Ferry Meadows as walks on the doorstep, along with trains nextdoor and city nearby catch the train or bus to and traffic freeway walk and cycle way.  Sandringham is lovely for walks into the estate
    otherwise busy roads before you can get to villages etc.  Haven't done Brighton, but the reviews look good.

    With a bit of luck the weather will be better very soon and you can really start your adventures.  It's a great hobby. Welcome to CT you'll find plenty of help and advice on here if you ask
    Laughing

  • TheAdmiral
    TheAdmiral Forum Participant Posts: 506
    edited January 2016 #3

    Why wait 'till the Spring, get out and about now

    Admiral

  • NHL
    NHL Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited January 2016 #4

    Battle will be a good one for you, has a good play area for kids and nice walks, and site is not far from seaside resorts.

  • rogher
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    edited January 2016 #5

    I’d have a look at what your local centre is up to. They should have rallies much closer to home and you may find that your boys enjoy it.

  • HelenandTrevor
    HelenandTrevor Forum Participant Posts: 3,221
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    edited January 2016 #6

    If you don't mind using your vans facilties Stamford is a nice site. Lots of safe cycling and a good play area in the woods. 

  • fur ball
    fur ball Forum Participant Posts: 155
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    edited January 2016 #7

    If your kids like animals longleat site is great, you can get a discount on the animal park with the caravan club if you book before you go and can walk into the house side and all the attraction on that side from the caravan park. We stayed a week and got
    a five day pass and just nipped in and out as the mood took us.

  • JD6620
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    edited January 2016 #8

    Seacroft in Cromer is a good one. Within walking distance to the beach. It has a clubhouse and swimming pool onsite. Only downside is it is quite expensive to stay here. 

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2016 #9

    It really depends how far you want to travel. Is it just for a weekend, or for a prolonged holiday. Is Clumber Park too far away? Good for walking and for the children getting out on their bikes.

  • Thebraddings
    Thebraddings Forum Participant Posts: 21
    edited January 2016 #10

    Thanks again for all your help. Don't mind travelling as there aren't any official CC sites in Essex 

  • Wherenext
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    edited January 2016 #11

    Just seen this thread after posting on a thread about New Site Locations. As mentioned in my post there is unfortunately no CC site in Essex. Not a great advert for this club of ours is it? I don't know what you like doing or what will keep your two boys
    amused. Can only suggest that if you want to stick to CC main sites that the one at Kessingland, Lowestoft is near the beach. Also Abbey Wood in London should be accessible for you. It's a big site with good train access to the city or Greenwich but hope you
    have deep pockets. Depending where you are in Essex then Cambridge might be doable for a weekend or the site in the Norfolk Broads. Try looking under the Certificated Location (CL) sites in Essex. We've stopped on a few but not with youngsters so reluctant
    to recommend any. If you don't mind using your own facilities this might be the answer especially for short breaks.

  • lesandang
    lesandang Forum Participant Posts: 243
    edited January 2016 #12

    We like the C&CC site at Polstead, in Suffolk but easy access from Colchester. Lovely walk through the woods into the village. Cresta House at Goldhanger is a nice CL, with walks along the Blackwater and two pubs very nearby.

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