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Campsites in Essex open in May half term

8 campsites in Essex are open in May half term (29 May to 6 June 2027), 8 of them for the whole time. May half term, with the late May bank holiday, is one of the busiest weeks of spring. Many sites ask for a minimum stay over the bank holiday weekend.

What's on: May half term 29 May – 6 Jun · Bank holiday weekends 28 May – 30 May

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Campsite · Billericay · Open throughout · from £24.50

Barleylands Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £24.50/night

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Campsite · Gosfield · Open throughout · from £32

Gosfield Lake Resort

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £32/night

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Farm campsite · Weeley · Open throughout · from £37

Brokhowse Farm Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods

  • Glamping

from £37/night

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Touring park · Bradfield · Open throughout · from £39

Strangers Holiday Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £39/night

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Holiday park · Maldon · Open throughout · from £39.95

Osea Leisure Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, shepherd's huts

  • Some dogs
  • Campfires
  • Near beach
  • Glamping

from £39.95/night

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Touring park · Weeley · Open throughout · from £51

Homestead Lake Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £51/night

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Questions people ask

Which campsites in Essex are open in May half term?

8 campsites, including Castle Inn Ramsey Campsite, Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone, Barleylands Campsite, Gosfield Lake Resort, Brokhowse Farm Campsite and Strangers Holiday Park. 8 are open for the whole period.

What's the cheapest campsite in Essex open in May half term?

Castle Inn Ramsey Campsite, from £15 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find in May half term.

Are there dog-friendly campsites in Essex open in May half term?

Yes, 7 of the campsites open in May half term take dogs. Use the Dogs filter above.

Can I go glamping in Essex in May half term?

Yes, 3 glamping sites are open in May half term. Use the Glamping filter above.

Which campsites open in May half term allow campfires?

1 of them allow fires in some form, usually in a raised fire pit.