The biggest event on the Mersea Island calendar is always the West Mersea Town Regatta! The date for the Regatta is of course is of course completely reliant on an afternoon tide to ensure enough water for the afternoon’s events to take place. The past few years have seen some miserable weat…

Did you know you can catch the foot ferry from Mersea Stone in Cudmore Grove Country Park to Brightlingsea Harbour across the River Colne? The custom built ferry boat has a ramp which can be lowered to allow for wheelchair users and cycle access as well as foot passengers using the service. By tak…

Coopers Beach Holiday Park on the unspoilt Mersea Island in Essex, has stunning views across the Blackwater Estuary and direct access to the beach. Great for families and couples alike, with fun daytime options like the heated outdoor pool (open 27 May – 5 September) as well as an indoor pool…

Did you know that 300,000 year old fossils such as monkey, bear, tusked elephant and bison have been found in the East Mersea cliffs?