The North Essex Centre

Event 10 Mersea Island -13th-15th March 2026 Finally after a long winter, the sun came out just in time for our visit to Waldegraves on Mersea Island. Your journey through Colchester eventually brings you to The Strood causeway, the only way on and off of the island.   It is thought this was built around AD 700 by the Anglo Saxons, it’s a good job they did otherwise we would never have arrived on the rally on time and may have even been a bit wet! Even though we visited this venue just 3 years ago, the improvements Waldegraves have make are impressive.   New static/lodges now occupy the grass pitches opposite the golf course, neatly cut grass verges, trees well pruned,   making this site look fresh, clean and new.   Even the old lakes have had a make over with new hard wood edging. All of these improvements are paying off as the site was very busy, even at this time of year.   The hard standing touring pitches were pretty much sold out and even the grass pit...

  The line up has been confirmed! LAVENHAM AUGUST FESTIVAL Rally 38H :  6th-17th August Take advantage of this wonderful local musical treat based from our rally at the Lavenham Church field. A unique opportunity to ‘pitch’ in the heart of historic Lavenham, beneath the spire of the magnificent church and on the site of the annual Lavenham Music Festival. *Attendees must attend at least one concert (tickets purchased separately see links below) Between shows, enjoy exploring Lavenham’s rich history, charming pubs, antique shops, and independent stores.  Book the Rally HERE For more information on the shows or to book tickets click the Box Office links below. A Foreigners Journey :  Box Office Russell Watson :  Box Office Bay City Rollers :  Box Office YES please :  Box Office Roxy Magic :  Box Office The Carpenters Experience :  Box Office The Brit Funk Association :  Box Office Genesis Connected :  Box Office The Shires :  Box...

A s the days start to lengthen and the sun provides more warmth, thoughts turn towards exploring our great outdoors. C ome join us as we head out into the spring sunshine, exploring beautiful landscapes, sharing great company, and making the most of the longer, brighter days. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or brand new to the centre, you’ll find friendly faces, relaxed adventures, and plenty of reasons to fall in love with the great outdoors all over again. W e have provided a full rally programme of over 50 events throughout the year for you to enjoy. Meet up with friends Make new friends! Explore local hidden treasures Enjoy fun themed events Or just chill. 10,  A Meal at Mersea We have 20 places at Waldegraves Holiday Camp with electric available.  Our marshals are arranging a group meal at the onsite Granary restaurant. 15, Sizzling Sausages and Sangria at Homestead Weeley.  This site has beautiful lake views, showers and toilets a camping shop and even a café o...

 Trinity Park, Ipswich, Suffolk. 29th December to 2nd January 2026. So where do you start to write a report on this event!   A whirlwind of entertainment and food over 4 days of new year celebrations from which many are still recovering two days later.  With over 130 caravans or motorhomes in attendance anticipation was high as people arrived.   With the efficiency of a well drilled military operation, all were quickly sited and shown where to plug in for electric.   This is a huge showground venue with plenty of room for everyone.   No sooner had you set up it was over to the large event and conference centre to find your table, meet others and enjoy a catch up over some provided light refreshments. It is impossible to put into words the memories from this event and to do it justice.   Here are a just few of the features we all enjoyed. Children's crafting, adult dance lessons, films, cabaret showtime on two nights, diner on t...

A fantastic achievement to to reach : 800 rallies  Well done Les & Jackie. Midway through the 1980's this couple joined the North Essex Centre as it seemed a good way to meet people. While rallying consistently their enjoyment for the club grew as the years rolled past.   So much so that they quickly became a regular on most events.   Not only did their attendances rise quickly, they also run countless rallies bringing fun and memories to others.   Their devotion to the club has been obvious to those that know Les and Jackie. So it was no surprize that they occupied important rolls on the committee for numerous years.   These include Chairman, Treasurer and Rally secretary. A fantastic achievement to to reach : 800 rallies  Well done Les & Jackie

Event 6H White Christmas 24th-27th December 2025. No words can thank these marshals enough. To give up their Christmas to entertain others speaks volumes of their character.   They worked tirelessly to make sure we had a good time.   And now its over, they start again planning for 2026! Here is a little flavour in song. To the tune of "The twelve days of Christmas" On the first task of Christmas our Marshals gave to me : A Hard standing pitch right next to the hall. On the second task of Christmas our Marshals gave to me : A lovely Christmas decorated hall And a Hard standing pitch right next to the hall. On the third task of Christmas our Marshals gave to me : A big bowl of soup A lovely Christmas decorated hall And a Hard standing pitch right next to the hall. On the fourth task of Christmas our Marshals gave to me : A steaming hot jacket potato A big bowl of soup A lovely Christmas decorated hall And a Hard standing pitch right next to the hall. On the fifth task ...