The North Essex Centre

Trinity Park, Ipswich, Suffolk 2nd-6th April 2026  A big thank you to our neighbouring CENTRE, Suffolk for our invitation to join you for Easter. Many North Essex members took up the invite and attended what is a really good venue for larger rallies. It was also nice to see other centres in attendance such as South Essex & Mid Anglia. This event proved very popular as 60+ caravans and motorhomes were in attendance. Each had electric hook up and all were in easy walking distance to the hall. The “Suffolk Team” of Mark & Debs, Janice & David, Malcolm and Sue with Chris, Amy & Lilly were indeed a winning team.   With such a busy programme across 5 days they did amazing! Speaking to many North Essex members they all reported the same message of “What a Great Easter rally”.   Your pre rally planning and continuous hard work paid off.. and some!  Well done. Here are some of the events you put on to keep us entertained and fed! Continuous flow of tea ...

Interested in a 2027 holiday to Ireland? We are currently working on a Ireland rally.  DRAFT information as follows (This may change slightly as we progress the booking). Following discussions with the Alan Rogers Travel Group The prospect for an Ireland rally is as follows: Start 14th June 2027 5 Nights Glen of Aherlow site 5 Nights Blarney site 7 Nights River Valley Site Approximate cost for two people in a caravan or motorhome: £724 including EHU Current sea crossing cost is in the region of £600, this may change for 2027. Anyone who wants to register an interest in attending Or Wants to lead/marshal this event please email :  rallysecnecc@gmail.com For more information.

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...