Essex is indeed an ideal location for a holiday home. There are many holiday parks on which you can own your own little piece of this very special county by buying either a new or pre-owned static caravan. The holiday parks range from those with all the major facilities such as pools and entertainment complexes to small secluded sites for those who value peace and quiet. If you are looking for your own escape from the pressures of a busy life, the staff at Joal Leisure (www.joalleisure.co.uk), will happily discuss options of new or pre-owned holiday homes that are available to purchase. Their showground has a comprehensive selection for viewing and they are open 7 days a week.
Some well known Essex caravan parks are:
New Hall Lodge Park, Dovercourt, Harwich
Ashley Holiday Park, Highfield Grange Holiday Park, Martello Beach Holiday Park, Orchards Holiday Village, Valley Farm Holiday Park,
and Weeley Bridge Holiday Park, all at Clacton-on-Sea
Coopers Beach Holiday Park, Colchester
Roydon Mill Leisure Park, Roydon
Riverside Village Holiday Park, Southend on Sea
Steeple Bay Holiday Park, Waterside Holiday Park, and Waterside Holiday Park, all at Southminster
Oaklands Holiday Park, Seawick Holiday Park, and St Osyth Beach Holiday Park, all at St Osyth
Naze Marine Holiday Park, Walton-on-the-Naze
The ancient Saxon county of Essex lies between London and the East Coast. Your Essex caravan holiday home will be an ideal base to explore delightful small towns such as Saffron Walden, Coggeshall and Thaxted, which still display traces of mediaeval times. There are many beautiful churches and fine houses that were built out of the profits arising from industries such as weaving and saffron growing.
Historically a very interesting county, Essex is close to the European mainland, has been shaped by various cultures and was involved in several major historical events. An Essex caravan will allow you to plan visits to learn more about when the Romans made Colchester their capital, while the Normans built castles at Stansted, Colchester and Castle Hedingham. A tour of these ancient sites is still a must for visitors, but the shopping is good too!
And who can resist Constable country, at which Essex is the heart. Stroll along the river Stour, where John Constable's father owned the watermill. Then relax over a cup of tea and scones before visiting the local antique shops. Chelmsford’s claim to fame is thanks to Marconi, who established the world’s first radio factory there and started a technological revolution.
Essex has a long coastline and many a person remembers happy family holidays in Southend, Clacton and Walton – now known as the ‘Sunshine Coast’. Take advantage of your Essex caravan to bring along your boat or kayak and enjoy the rivers and coastline from a different perspective.
In addition to an exciting calendar of events throughout the year, these Essex towns are also famous for their parks and gardens which offer stunning displays in the summer. There are also quieter gems such as Brightlingsea, Burnham on Crouch and Frinton, which are full of yachts during the summer season. Harwich is well known as a major port (and gateway to Europe) and together with Maldon, has enormous charm and great historical interest.
And if you bring your bicycle to your Essex caravan, you’ll be able to get away from the main towns, where a great deal of the coast is remote and undisturbed and is very important for nature conservation.
