Essex is a great place for a holiday with a super long stretch of coastline that is apparently 350 miles long. You can visit traditional seaside towns like Clacton-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea for a great day out, Have fun on the pier or splash around in the sea, the beaches are great. As a popular holiday destination, there is always lots going on including shows from top names at the theatre. Mersea Island is also a popular resort, more laid back and a beautiful base for a holiday.
If you want a different vibe, Colchester with its cathedral and zoo are a great day out for the family. The countryside around Essex is really pretty if you want to get away from it all and visit picture postcard villages with traditional pubs and relaxing countryside. Epping Forest is a great escape, get back no nature with woodland walks and there are some great cycleways here as well. If you want trendy and upbeat then Chelmsford is the place to go with top bars and great nightlife plus some amazing shops.
There are only a few holiday cottages in Essex for larger groups and we have some great holiday homes in Essex here for families looking for a big holiday cottage. As the selection is small relative to other counties, you might want to consider a holiday park, Essex has several large holiday parks suitable for groups and families. You can find parks for caravan holidays in Essex here with lodges and caravans, touring, camping and chalets for alternative ways to holiday in Essex.
