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Leisure & Well-Being

Cyclying, Gyms, Pilates, Yoga, Dance, Singing, Acting, Tai Chi (water activities are listed in our Out on Water section) and more. All on the island are all listed below.​

Sports & Clubs

Rugby, Football, Cricket, Tennis, Bowls, Running, Badminton, Martial Arts and more. All clubs on the island are listed below.

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Island Dance Academy

Island Dance Academy
07827 330550
carolinehastings@hotmail.com

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Dance Academy based on Mersea Island, specialising in Disco Freestyle, Slow Lyrical, Street, Rock n Roll and Acro. All abilities from beginners to championship, all ages from 3 years old to young adults.

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More Mersea Island Leisure Activities...

Kerry Louise Yoga

The Glebe, West Mersea CO5 8RS​

Flow Performance

47 Kingsland Rd, West Mersea, CO5 8RA​​

Pilates by Molly

7 Upland Cres, West Mersea, CO5 8DS

Le Barre

128 Coast Rd, West Mersea,CO5 8PA​​​

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Yoga with Atlanta

110 Coast Rd, West Mersea, CO5 8NA

Mersea E Bikes

Hire electric bikes online

Yoga with Josh

13, Orchid Field Court, West Mersea, CO5 8XB

Tritons Gym

Unit 13 Waldegraves Ln, West Mersea,CO5 8SE

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Where to Eat

World-famous native oysters, fresh seafood platters.  Waterside pubs and Sunday roasts. Find the best places to eat on Mersea Island.

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Where to Play

Dive into coastal life with crabbing at the jetty, paddleboarding, scenic walking trails, historic fossil hunting, and iconic beach huts.

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Island Life

Guides to help residents and visitors with your everyday living needs right here in our Mersea Island community.

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Where to Shop

Support local boutiques, discover unique local artisan gifts, and stock up on the freshest island produce and seafood dishes and platters.

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Where to Stay

Find your perfect island base camp, from bustling holiday caravan parks and waterside cottages to boutique B&Bs and hotels.

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