Essex Outdoors Mersea
With over 60 acres of beautiful grounds and commanding far-reaching views across the estuary, you can discover many thrilling adventures at Essex Outdoors Mersea. Enjoy activities for children, school groups and businesses.
At a glance
In a stunning coastal location, Essex Outdoors Mersea is a 60 acre, purpose-built outdoor and residential activity centre with a huge variety of activities and accommodation for children, school groups and businesses.
Discover School Holiday Activity Days, Birthday Party packages and so much more at this special site.
For further information about Essex Outdoors, please get in touch. hello@essexoutdoors.com or call on 0345 200 4220.
Activities
- Archery
- Bridge Build
- Bushcraft
- Coastal Discovery
- Crabbing
- First Aid
- High Ropes
- Off Road Biking
- Orienteering
- Raft Building
- Problem Solving
- Team Building
- It’s a Knockout
- Giant Swing
- Kayaking
- Kit Karts
- Adventure and Obstacle Courses
- Aerial Adventure
- Bouldering
- Caving
- Climbing
- Pedal Karts
- Low Ropes
- Pioneering
- Swimming
- Zip Wire
Facilities
- Residential centre
- Log cabins
- Camping pods and tents
- Dining hall
- Laundry room
- Big screen
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Where to find us
Featured events at Essex Outdoors Mersea Centre
Mersea Island Festival 2025
The Mersea Island Festival brings together children, young people and adults with or without a physical or learning disability.
- Dates: August 17 - 25, 2025
- Venue: Essex Outdoors Mersea
- Times: 6:00pm - 6:00pm
- 8-16
- Price: Week: Adult £350.00, under-18’s £313.00. Weekend: Adult £212.00, under-18’s £188.00. Day visitors: Prices: £42.50 per person per day. Meals (lunch and dinner) available at an additional cost of £12.00.
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