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Car Parks

Car Park Map

Mersea Island, especially in summer, is VERY busy, knowing where you can park and a bit of pre-planning will help you have an enjoyable visit. So here is some information to help you.

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CAR PARKS

Here is where you can park, with a link for directions to the car park. a quick view map of each car park are in the photos. Cashless parking using MiPermit is available in all car parks: www.mipermit.com

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Blue badge holders have free parking for up to 3 hours in any bay, when displaying a Blue Badge with the clock set to the time of arrival.

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Car Park Fees can be found here - https://www.colchester.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/west-mersea-car-parks/?id=&page=coast--road

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SEAVIEW AVENUE - https://goo.gl/maps/i3y1B1VXQE1fyxcM6

Open for 24 hours, 7 days a week including public holidays

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WILLOUGHBY AVENUE - https://goo.gl/maps/GJJt9sGFTVDPsXwP8

Monday - Sunday: 6.00am to 8.00pm

This car park is opened daily March to October, subject to weather conditions

 

VICTORIA ESPLANADE - https://goo.gl/maps/hoYnajE9ioTJ1zuHA

Monday - Sunday: 6.00am to 8.00pm

This car park is opened daily March to October, subject to weather conditions. Overnight camping in the car park is prohibited.

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COAST ROAD - https://goo.gl/maps/nrPZiLVV46QGLtM39

Coast Road car park is open for 24 hours, 7 days a week including public holidays.

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HIGH STREET - https://goo.gl/maps/EXuZJKJEk689QxHb9

The High Street car park is open for 24 hours, 7 days a week including public holidays.

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - https://goo.gl/maps/EB21v8q4au7VS8wD9

Parking for Members or visitors to the legion only

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CUDMORE GROVE COUNTRY PARK - https://goo.gl/maps/2xG3Vx8aBKuCEz3s8

Situated on East Mersea

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