Dovercourt Holiday Park in Harwich is a coastal holiday park on the Essex Sunshine Coast, ideal if you want a caravan or lodge, a short walk from a Blue Flag beach. Owners have use of an indoor heated swimming pool with slide, a modern clubhouse with bar and restaurant, family entertainment and plenty of children’s activities. This pet-friendly park suits families and couples who like simple seaside breaks with everything on hand. With a long holiday season of up to around 11.5 months, Dovercourt Holiday Park offers flexible getaways for most of the year.

Description

Set on Low Road in Dovercourt, Dovercourt Holiday Park is laid out around landscaped areas, play spaces and a central entertainment complex, with many holiday homes an easy stroll from the pool and facilities. The indoor heated pool includes a fun flume and shallow sections for younger swimmers, while the clubhouse combines a family bar and restaurant with an outdoor terrace for drinks and meals in the fresh air.

On the park, there’s an adventure playground, indoor soft play, mini golf, multi-sports court, arcade, activities, small shop and launderette, plus park Wi-Fi in key areas. Day-to-day services are close by in Dovercourt and Harwich, including supermarkets, cafes, pubs and healthcare, and the seafront promenade is a short walk away. Road links connect via the A120 towards Colchester and the A12, and trains from nearby stations run to London and wider Essex and Suffolk; journey times are service-dependent.

Buying at Dovercourt Holiday Park

• Season: Long holiday season (currently up to around 11.5 months a year), so you can use your holiday home across most of the year, not just school holidays.
• Ownership type: Holiday use only; you’ll need a separate main residential address and can’t normally use a caravan or lodge at Dovercourt Holiday Park as your only or main home.
• Part-exchange: Part-exchange is often available, allowing you to use an existing holiday home (and sometimes a tourer or motorhome) towards your purchase, subject to appraisal and park criteria.
• Subletting: Subletting is generally permitted through park-approved letting schemes, giving you the option to offset some running costs when you’re not using your holiday home.
• Pet policy: Pet-friendly park with dog-friendly units available and coastal walks close by; individual holiday homes may have their own pet conditions.
• Next steps: Use the enquiry or brochure request form on this page to ask about ownership at Dovercourt Holiday Park, check current availability and discuss how visits and viewings are arranged.

Life at Dovercourt Holiday Park

Life at Dovercourt Holiday Park tends to follow easy seaside rhythms: morning walks on the promenade, time in the indoor pool with the kids, or a round of mini golf before lunch. Afternoons might be spent between the playground, soft play and sports court, or exploring Harwich and nearby coastal towns. Evenings usually revolve around the clubhouse for family entertainment, a relaxed meal or a quiet drink before you wander back to your caravan or lodge. It’s a friendly, informal park where you can keep things as lively or laid-back as you like.

Nearby & Getting Around

• Dovercourt Blue Flag beach: Sandy and shingle seafront just a short walk from the park, with promenade and sea views.
• Harwich town & harbour: Historic maritime town with harbour walks, pubs, cafes and local history.
• Essex Sunshine Coast: Day trips to Walton-on-the-Naze, Clacton-on-Sea and other nearby resorts.
• Wider attractions: Options such as Colchester, countryside villages and family attractions within driving distance.
• Rail: Local stations at Dovercourt and Harwich for services towards Colchester and London, journey times to London typically around 1 hour 30–40 minutes, service dependent.
• Road: A120 towards Colchester and the A12 for routes into Essex, Suffolk and beyond.
• Sat nav: CO12 3TZ.

FAQs 

Where is Dovercourt Holiday Park in the UK?

Dovercourt Holiday Park is on Low Road in Dovercourt, near Harwich in Essex, a short walk from the Blue Flag Dovercourt beach on the Essex Sunshine Coast.

Is there a swimming pool at Dovercourt Holiday Park?

Yes, Dovercourt Holiday Park has an indoor heated swimming pool with a slide and shallow areas suitable for children.

Is Dovercourt Holiday Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome at Dovercourt Holiday Park, with pet-friendly accommodation options and coastal walks nearby. Some individual units may have their own pet rules, so it’s worth checking when you enquire.

Can I live at Dovercourt Holiday Park all year round?

No. Dovercourt Holiday Park is licensed as a holiday park, so caravans and lodges are for holiday and leisure use. Owners need a separate main residential address and cannot normally use the park as their only or main home.

Is subletting allowed at Dovercourt Holiday Park?

Subletting is generally allowed through park-run letting schemes, so you can rent out your holiday home when you are not using it. The exact terms, fees and income projections are agreed with the park when you discuss ownership.

How long is Dovercourt Holiday Park open each year?

Dovercourt Holiday Park usually offers a long season of up to around 11.5 months, giving you access in most months of the year. Exact opening and closing dates are confirmed by the park and may vary.

How far is Dovercourt Holiday Park from the beach?

The park is within walking distance of Dovercourt’s Blue Flag beach; the promenade and seafront can typically be reached on foot in a few minutes from the park entrance, depending on where your holiday home is situated.

What is there to do near Dovercourt Holiday Park?

Locally, you have the beach, promenade and Harwich town; further afield, you can visit other Essex and Suffolk coastal resorts, Colchester, countryside villages and family attractions within an easy drive.