Let’s be completely honest: planning a coastal day out with a canine companion can feel like a ruff test of human endurance. Pretzel on Mersea Beach, he loves it here on the island Credit: Mitchells Pixels Photography Most British seaside resorts seem to operate on the strict administrative belief that a "dog-friendly holiday" should involve dragging your poor pooch along a scorching concrete seawall, dodging passive

If you're planning a visit to Mersea Island, or you're lucky enough to call it home, you already know we are sitting on a goldmine of world-class seafood! Surrounded by the swirling coastal waters of Essex, our charming little island is globally famous for its native oysters and pristine, locally landed catches. But with so many fishmongers, coastal shacks, and waterfront spots to choose from, where should you actually go to bag the finest catch? Eat Shop Play Mersea has done

We put it together - you enjoy Parents of Mersea, take a deep breath. We see you looking at that 6-week summer calendar with a slight sense of panic! Do not worry— we have done the scrolling so you don't have to. Bookmark this page, share it with your parent group chats! Nothing beats playing out on the Mersea Mud and searching for crabs! When the tide is out on East Mersea you can walk out across the mudflats and explore! My granddaughter highly recommends it! Simple & Fre