Essex
Kelvedon Hatch Colchester
LEXDEN
Loughton
Kelvedon Hatch Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Warren Lane
Doddinghurst
Kelvedon Hatch
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 0JG
Tel: 01277 372773
Pitches: 90
Open: March To October
Latitude: 51°39'19.53"N
Longitude: 0°16'41.57"E
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Situated at Kelvedon Hatch this is a quite and relaxing site and yet
only 20 miles away from London.
We
had a warm and friendly reception on arrival. The site was full when
we arrived (90 pitches) but still gave the impression of plenty of space
on the two fields. The field behind the children’s play area tends to
slope more than the other field. They have some hard standing for caravans
and electric hook-ups.
The
wash and shower facilities were clean and well maintained with plenty
of hot water. There are two sinks for pot washing, under cover, these
could get a bit busy at times.
They
have a small play ground, a pitch and put and a volley ball net. When
we arrived we were asked to tell the kids to play any ball games in
this area due to the fact the site was full. This worked well and the
kids didn’t mind.
The nearest supermarket is Sainsburys in Brentwood. We didn’t explore the local area as we used this as a base to venture into London. We will use this site again.
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The nearest station in the Zone’s areas is Epping. It took us about 20 to 30 mins to get to the station. The car park (£2.00p all day) was full but we asked the attendant where the nearest parking was and instead of directions he managed to squeeze us in a corner. From here it cost us a total of £9.00p for a family of five to travel all 6 zones of London transport (buses and tubes) all day.
Its worth ringing London transport to send information before you go on 0171-222 1234 or visit there web page there is so much to do in London I can’t list it all here. The things we did are listed below.
The Natural History
Museum
This kept the kids quite for 3 hours and we only touched on 3 of the
galleries.
(the ‘ Left Bag’ alert and fire alarm seemed to add to the kids enjoyment)
Thorpe
Park
We visited Thorpe park and to be quite honest the kids were disappointed,
so were we. I do not recommend this. For the kids to say they are bored
after an hour is very unusual at a theme park. If you want to visit
a really good theme park then go to Alton
Towers
Madame Tussauds
This keeps us amused every time we go. The kids thought it was great,
especially kris who thought a man standing near the exit was a wax works….he
wasn’t, you had to be there.
London
Zoo
As a Zoo this is ok. We expected more with this being in the Capital.
If you go with no expectations then its ok.
Sent in by Mark
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Waldergraves Holiday Park
Waldegraves Lane,
West Mersea,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO5 8SE
Tel 01206 382898
Latitude: 51°46'48.81"N
Longitude: 0°56'42.62"E
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The fishing lake(?) is ideal for the children For anyone bigger it
may be OK for a relaxing 5 mins. From my point of view it is too close
to caravans, and tents for any kind of peace.
They do hold comps there during the season
Site as whole 4/10
Restaurant 9/10
Amenities 4/10
It is alright for an overnighter but not much else.
Submitted by john@snikpoh.freeserve.co.uk
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Colchester Camping and Caravan Park.
CYMBELINE WAY
LEXDEN
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO3 4AG
Tel 01206 545551
Map
www.colchestercamping.co.uk
Latitude: 51°53'36.37"N
Longitude: 0°51'35.03"E
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The Caravan Club Site just on the Lexden side of Colchester
is very close to the A12 dual carriageway - on the slip-road in fact.
Strangely though this has not been a problem for short visits as you
seem to get used to the noise of passing cars.
The Site is compact, has excellent shower blocks and is very close to
a park and a small nature reserve (both ideal for exercising my dogs!).
The is a small on-site shop with a wide variety of items in small quantities.
Although most visitors to this site would like to explore the old roman
town of Camulondunum with the Castle with a tree growing from a turret
etc, etc, I find it an excellent place to have some peace & quite
(!?) and still visit my family.
Their web site takes bookings by email @ http://www.colchestercamping.co.uk/
Sent in By Rudi.
Elms Caravan and Camping Park
Lippitts Hill
High Beech
Loughton
Essex
IG10 4AW
Latitude: 51°39'15.09"N
Longitude: 0° 1'11.52"E
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The Elms Campsite at Lippitts Hill in Epping Forest is one of the nicest places I have stayed at. The site is small but well organised by the management. The toilet and shower block is great with lots of individual rooms with a shower, sink and toilet in each. Always spotlessly clean too. A small shop with basics on site is also very useful.
The Manager also runs a free shuttle bus to the tube station which is very handy.
Sent in By Terry