10 Things in…Mersea Island
PUBLISHED: 14:13 24 July 2017 | UPDATED: 14:13 24 July 2017

EXG AUG 17 Mersea Island
Archant
With its estuary views and island community, there is much to explore and enjoy on Mersea Island

A place to stay
Coopers Beach Park Dean Resorts
Harry White
Coopers Beach offers the change of lifestyle a lot of people now long for. Whether it is for a quiet retreat or somewhere to bring the kids to keep them entertained, this traditional holiday park has it all

A place for a pint and a pub lunch
The Victory Hotel Mersea
Gill and Peter Tydie
Take a break on the coast at The Victory at Mersea and enjoy 4 star rated accommodation on the ‘hidden gem’ that is Mersea Island. I’s a great place to sink a few!

A place for al fresco dining
Waterfront Bistro
Wendy Williams, Jason Lo, Ben Fourie and Shawn Corniish
Whether you are looking to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, here you’ll find great food and the chance to take in the views across the estuary.

A place for an artistic cuppa
Art Café
Lilly Rice, Ben Norfolk and Chloe Ruffle
If you enjoy really great food served in a relaxed atmosphere with fabulous coffee, among some of the best original art on offer locally, then we think the Artcafé is just the place for you.

A place for fresh supplies
Arthur Cock and Son Family Butchers
Phil Pond, Stephanie Balls, Mick Sutton and Gina Dawson
Arthur Cock and Son Family Butchers is a traditional butchers with modern ideas. Family-owned for more than 100 years, quality, local meats and produce is at the heart of what we do.

A place to find a new home
Blackwater Estates
Stephanie Vellacott
We are a family-run business with more than 50 years of experience in the industry offering an outstanding level of knowledge and service with a professional approach.

A place to help a good cause
Essex Air Ambulance Charity Shop
Janice Jerron and Judy Hutchings
Why not pop along and visit our Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Charity Shop, or donate to our clothing bank?

A place for rustic dining
Mehalah’s Seafood and Game Restaurant
Lucinda Cawdon, Jayne Dawson and Luke Dawson
Heather Haward opened Mehalah’s in East Mersea in 2012 as a homely, rustic, retro place to eat good food in intimate surroundings.

A place for giving your home a new look
ShabbyAnd…
Ann Cope
ShabbyAnd… exists to educate you in transforming your home and furniture using chalk paint. Ann and her team are passionate about bringing colour into everyone’s life using a range of eco friendly, child safe and easy to use paints. Begin up-cycling and house makeover projects that bring joy to your life and a smile to ours.

A place for all the family
Waldegraves Park
The Team at Waldegraves
Escape to the coast and enjoy a break on the beautiful Mersea Island at this holiday park. From luxury holiday homes to great-value touring and camping pitches, there’s something for everyone at Waldegraves Holiday Park.