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

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