If you are looking for a caravan holiday in Essex or Suffolk and you want a great deal, Park Holidays have some great parks and is probably the best place to start. They really dominate the holiday park industry in the two counties with 10 parks in total. In Essex they have Martello Beach, Seawick and St Osyth Bay in the ever popular Clacton-on-Sea area which is great for family holidays. Martello Beach and St Osyth Bay are virtually now the same park, this means some bargain deals because they have several hundred caravans plus touring pitches to fill and they offer some great deals, especially outside the main school holidays. Seawick Holiday Park is another big park with hundreds of caravans and you can grab , 3, 4 or 7 night deals on all 3 parks. They also have Steeple Bay Holiday Park near Southminster which has round 250 caravans and a similar number at Dovercourt Holiday Park in Harwich. All of their sites offer dog friendly holidays in Essex and accept up to 2 dogs. All parks have swimming pools or access to pools. You can nearly always get a last minute deal, just click on the link below for Park Holidays Essex breaks and see what they have to offer.

Park Holidays also have 5 parks in Suffolk with Suffolk Sands Holiday Park and Felixstowe Beach Holiday Park next to each other and are perfect for beach lovers with around 400 caravans between the two parks. Broadland Sands Holiday Park  is also perfect if you want a beach holiday with around 250 caravans. Pakefield Holiday Park is right by the becah and a medium sized park and Carlton Meres which is great if you enjoy a spot of fishing. All of these Suffolk parks have offers on for caravan holidays the majority of the year so if you want to get a real last minute break, they offer a good soultion. Yp can always have a look at each individual park, the last minute prices are about half way down each page.

As always, Park Holidays make it really easy to find their best Suffolk and Essex caravan holiday offers and cheapest last minute breaks for their Essex and Suffolk caravan holidays, they are about half way down the county pages and the links to both are below.

Last Minute Deals on Park Holidays Essex & Suffolk Parks

Park Holidays Cheap Deals for Essex Caravan Parks

Park Holidays Cheap Deals for Suffolk Caravan Parks

Parkdean are also well worth a visit with 5 parks in Essex and 1 park in Suffolk. In Essex, they  are all based around the major tourist centres so you get the benefit of large parks with plenty of things to do and lots going on in the surrounding areas. Valley Farm, Weeley Bridge and Highfield Grange holiday parks are all near to Clacton-on-Sea. You also have Coopers Beach which is near to Mersea Island and Naze Marin near Walton-on-the-Naze. All have indoor pools apart from Weeley Bridge which only has an outdoor pool, all have family entertainment and all are dog friendly. Parkdean have one of the stronger family entertainment programmes and facilities so if you are looking for a family holiday to keep the kids entertained, you have a great selection to choose from. Coopers Beach is actually right by the beach and Naze Marine is just a five minute walk to the beach.

Parkdean have just one park in Suffolk, but don’t let that put you off, Kessingland Beach is actually a really nice holiday park, benefitting from direct access to an unspoilt beach and the park has both indoor and outdoor pools. It is in a quieter area than the Essex parks but, for some, a much more picturesque area. Links to the parks are below and the Parkdean special offers page for the best late deals for Suffolk and Essex caravan holiday deals or visit our best Parkdean holiday parks in the UK for more research.

Current Parkdean Essex & Suffolk Late Availability Deals:

Parkdean Holiday parks in Essex, they change all the time, literally daily, if you scroll down below the first block of text, see the latest cheap deals for their caravan breaks offers in Essex on a selection of parks 

Parkdean's Holiday park in Suffolk, a direct link to Kessingland Beach.

Parkdeans Cheap Caravan Holiday Special Offers - this takes you to their main offers page where all of the cheap holiday deals are in one place.

Haven is a big park operator but only have one park in Essex which is Orchards Holiday Village in Clacton-on-Sea that offers caravan holidays near the seaside. There is a lot to do at Orchards Holiday Village including a nine hole golf course and two coarse fishing lakes so that parents can have a great time whilst the kids are playing in the adventure playgrounds, on the Jump, junior segways, amusement arcade, climbing wall, footgolf, bungee trampoline, on a bike or a kart doing a bug hunt. You get the idea, there is a lot going on here to keep everyone happy. 

The link below takes you direct to the park and the latest special offers  for caravan holidays are about half way down the page or view more of our top Haven caravan holiday parks here. Orchards Holiday Village has around 200 static caravans for hire and this park is very popular considering the high level of facilities, offers at Orchards Holiday Village are available but they don't last long so if you want a bargain and see one, grab it quickly.

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Special Offers at Orchards Holiday Village in Essex.

Hoseasons is one of the most trusted brands in the UK holiday industry and has been since 1946, so they have strong relationships with a range of holiday parks. The aim of this page is to provide you with the best resource for finding the latest and lowest-cost holidays, so we have to include Hoseasons! Their listings for parks in Essex generally cover the big groups, but they also include smaller and independent parks like Essex Country Club and Roydon Marina Village and you can find availability through their main Essex page; a link is provided below. Hoseasons offers a good range of independent parks in Suffolk with prices and review ratings. These include Cliff House Holiday Park in Dunwich, Aspen Country Park in Bury St Edmunds, and Apple Mount Retreat with some great glamping pods near Lavenham. So, if you are looking for a last-minute holiday in Suffolk, this is a great place to find some offers and is well worth reviewing if you want a smaller, more intimate park for your family holiday.

Hoseasons Offers for Essex Caravan Holidays

Hoseasons Offers for Suffolk Caravan Holidays

Away resorts is a fast growing chain and has one park in Essex. Mersea Island Holiday Park is a holiday park by the beach with an indoor pool, kids club house, outdoor play area and amusement arcade. It is a smaller dog friendly park, ideal for families with younger children that want a beach based holiday but not overly busy and the private beach is great for walking the dogs. It is a smaller park and there is a link below direct to the Mersea Island Holiday Park page and you can find last minute deals plus popular break deals towards the bottom of the page and full information about the park.

Mersea Island Holiday Park cheap caravan deals

Looking for cheap caravan holidays in Essex or Suffolk? East Anglia's sandy beaches, historic towns, and gentle countryside make it ideal for affordable getaways. Save big at parks like Parkdean, Haven, and Away Resorts while exploring Clacton's piers, Aldeburgh's shingle shores, or Colchester's Roman ruins—our top 10 tips keep costs low for families and couples alike.

1. Go for Late Summer Shoulder Deals
   Book August-September 2025 at Haven's The Orchards (Essex) for 7-night stays from £89. These post-peak slots dodge crowds and slash prices by 20-30% on cheap caravan holidays in Essex and Suffolk.

2. Hit Free East Coast Beaches
   Enjoy unlimited access to Frinton-on-Sea (Essex) or Southwold (Suffolk) beaches. Stroll the promenades or build sandcastles at no charge—pair with a packed lunch for a full day out on a zero-spend budget.

3. Snag Provider Flash Sales
   Watch for 2025 codes like Park Holidays' "End of Summer" (15% off) or Away Resorts' family specials (from £99/4 nights). These boost value on cheap Essex and Suffolk caravan holidays—browse our links to grab them!

4. Forage Local for Inexpensive Eats
   Use your caravan kitchen to shop Essex's Colchester markets or Suffolk's Ipswich stalls for fresh oysters (£4/dozen) or smoked fish. Whip up coastal chowder to save £20-£35/week vs. on-site cafes.

5. Pick Parks with Complimentary Entertainment
   Parkdean's Highfield Grange (Essex) and Park Holidays' Carlton Meres (Suffolk) include free arcades, kids' shows, and playgrounds. These built-ins make your cheap caravan holiday in Essex or Suffolk endlessly entertaining.

6. Seek Out Free Heritage Walks
   Follow Suffolk's Constable Trail (free self-guided) or Essex's Roman Colchester paths. Spot wildlife at RSPB Minsmere (Suffolk) or Hadleigh Castle grounds—cultural and nature fixes without entry fees.

7. Select No-Fee Pet Options
   Skip boarding with pet-welcome caravans at Waldegraves (Essex) or Cliff House (Suffolk), often surcharge-free. Romp on dog beaches like Walton-on-the-Naze or Orford Ness for added family value.

8. Cross-Compare Regional Bargains
   Check our site for Haven Essex (£109/4 nights at Mersea) vs. Parkdean Suffolk (£129 at Kessingland)—spot £20-£50 savings. Tailor to your vibe: busier Essex coasts or serene Suffolk Broads.

9. Choose Flexible Short Stays
   Thursday-Sunday breaks at Away Resorts' Mersea Island (Essex) run 25% cheaper than full weeks. Snag 3-night Suffolk deals from £79 at Park Holidays for a low-commitment budget caravan holiday.

10. Enroll in Loyalty Schemes
    Sign up for Haven or Parkdean emails for 2025 exclusives (e.g., 10% repeat-booking discount). Layer with last-minute alerts for compounded savings on future cheap caravan holidays in Essex and Suffolk.

Pro Tip: Mix it up—book a short late-summer pet break at Highfield Grange, apply a flash code, and tour free spots like Southwold Pier. Land a 3-night Essex or Suffolk caravan holiday under £130! Hit our provider links for fresh budget deals and lock in your 2025 East Anglia adventure today.