Out and About In Mersea
Coopers Beach
Lazeee Days resides at Coopers Beach in Mersea, sitting right along the coast, perfect for a relaxing break. Coopers Beach offers fantastic facilities such as;
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Kids clubs: Star Tots (4 and under); Star Landers (5-10 years)
Heated indoor and outdoor pools
Adventure playground
Multi-sports court
Boathouse Bar & Restaurant
Entertainment venue
Convenience store
Launderette
Free Wi-Fi in designated areas
Selected pet-friendly accommodation
Cudmore Grove Country Park
Cudmore Grove Country Park is an amazing nature reserve on Mersea Island covering over 102 acres. Nestled on the coast where the Colne Estuary meets the Blackwater Estuary, you'll find impressive views across the park and estuaries, sandy beaches and salt marsh, rolling grasslands and meadows buzzing with wildlife.
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Check out more here: https://www.explore-essex.com/places-to-go/find-whats-near-me/cudmore-grove-country-park
Mersea Boating Lake
Mersea Boating Lake is a 6 acre man made salt water lake, situated in the beautiful countryside of East Mersea, located by the sea with its own private beach access.
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With the lake only being 1.5m deep and no current, or tide it gives you the confidence on the water and access all day every day.
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Check out the website here: https://www.merseaboatinglake.com
Mersea Island Watersports
"Mersea Island Watersports have been providing high quality hires and lessons from our dedicated watersports centre on Mersea Island since 2013.
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The waterfront centre, which is based on the western side of Mersea, is the perfect place from which to explore the creeks and small islands of this unique coastline and our sheltered position makes it the ideal place to learn watersports whilst the nearby estuary provides open water excitement for windsurfers, sailors and wing foiling."
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Check out their website: https://mersea-island-watersports.co.uk
The Little Beach Hut Company
"The Little Beach Hut Company makes a trip to the beach a day to be remembered. We provide you with your own pretty little hideaway by the sea, equipped with all you need to ensure a hassle free, fun day without lugging half your home with you. They really are a 'home from home'.
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Based on Mersea Island, a little-known gem just off the Essex Coast, Mersea is renowned for its Native Oysters and boasts a thriving fishing port, winding creeks, nature reserves and excellent sailing. The beautiful beach with lines of traditional beach huts all enjoying fabulous sea views.
Our huts are suitable in all weathers as they either have interior glass doors or large windows and some have back opening windows flooding light throughout. All our huts have kitchen areas with sinks and gas cookers. The car park, toilets, playground and cafe are a stones throw from all our huts. The huts, which are available by the day or for longer periods, are ideal for small families, small groups of friends, couples or as a sanctuary just for one."
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Check out the website here: https://www.thelittlebeachhutcompany.co.uk
Mersea Island Museum
"Mersea Island Museum is a volunteer run local history museum. We open from May until September each year from 2pm until 5pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.
The museum has a shop selling local items, some exclusive to the museum.
On Saturdays during the summer we offer history walks starting at the museum on Saturday afternoons 2.30pm.
Visits can be arranged to Mersea Barrow through our website.
The Resource Centre and shop are open Saturday mornings through the winter - see website for dates.
The quickest way to contact the Museum is by email - info@merseamuseum.org.uk
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Check out their website: https://www.merseamuseum.org.uk
Mersea Island Vineyard
"WELCOME TO MERSEA ISLAND VINEYARD. Rest and Relax! Stay with us on the island in our bed and breakfast rooms. Celebrate! Use our venues, large or small to host your special events - weddings, birthdays or any celebration Eat! Come for coffee, lunch or even just a snack at the Vineyard Cafe Shop! Visit the Cork 'n' Cap and browse a range of local products including our very own wines, made from grapes grown here on the vineyard and real ales brewed on site."
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Open daily from 10am - 4pm
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Check out their website: https://merseaislandvineyard.co.uk
The Fox Inn
"We are a warm and welcoming, family run, Free house Traditional Pub that has been in the family for over 17 years. We have decided to open a modern restaurant, keeping the pub as its well-known self, however, venturing in a new direction opening our restaurant, The Vixen. This offers an A La Carte menu, while still creating a more casual experience in The Fox Inn Pub.
Our Bar area offers a place to escape your worries and indulge in one of our craft beers or a gin from our wide selection with over 50 varieties. We believe it’s not just about the drink, The Fox Inn is a unique social centre which is the focus of community life on our Island; from young to old we live and breathe for the local community while offering a welcoming vibe to all."
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Bar open 7 days a week from 10:30am to 11:30pm
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Check out their website: http://www.thefoxmersea.co.uk
The Coast Inn
"Riverside Bar and Restaurant on the Island of Mersea, The Coast Inn welcomes you with it's friendly atmosphere and tranquil views of the estuary.
Whilst exploring the 'olde' part of Mersea Island, you will discover The Coast Inn sitting beside the Blackwater estuary.
Breakfast, homemade cakes, lunches or evening dinner, we promise you the freshest food and a warmest of welcomes every time!"
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Check out their website: http://www.thecoastinn.co.uk
The Victory
"Welcome to the Victory, a family-owned pub is offering fabulous accommodation and great traditional pub food with fantastic panoramic views across the Harbour. We have ten beautifully decorated rooms, some of which have stunning waterfront views. All our rooms have ensuite facilities. For the Spring and Summer months, our garden is truly amazing. We have a children’s play area and seating for 200, and again, those views over the Blackwater will not disappoint."
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Check out their website: https://www.victoryatmersea.co.uk
The Dog and Pheasant
"We are the only pub/restaurant on East Mersea. Our friendly staff and family atmosphere awaits you along with our great tasting home cooked traditional food. Dogs are welcome in the blue room bar and the garden on a lead and we also have disabled access"
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Open 7 days a week, Opening Hours Mon - Sat are Midday - 11pm
Sunday hours are Midday - 10pm.
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Check out their website: https://www.dogpheasant.co.uk