Mersea Island Festival

05/06/2026

SPONSORED SUPPORTER PLACES AT THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL!!!
Be it in on the ground, in the air or on the water, the Festival is a great place to build confidence and do things you might not have thought possible!

Kids' Therapy Works are generously sponsoring places for supporters of children with a disability attending as a day visitor with their family. Visit the website for more information: www.merseafestival.org.uk/book

KTW is a leading specialist paediatric therapy clinic based in Copford, and Stanway, Essex, providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy and counselling to children and families across the UK. For more information about Kids’ Therapy Works visit www.kidstherapy.works

Plus there is currently the opportunity for a sponsored supporter place for every 5 places booked. See the website for details.

SEND Sensation - Essex Short Breaks: Clubs & Activities Little Heroes ASD Support BOSP - Brighter Opportunities for Special People

22/05/2026

Thanks if you've already nominated us - but if not there's still time!

It only takes a minute to do it and the more nominations the better chance we have of winning so PLEASE SHARE! 🙂

19/05/2026

Your support would be really appreciated! 🙂

14/05/2026

100 DAYS TO GO!!! Are you joining us?

Be you a camper or a day visitor, and whatever your age or ability, there's plenty going on at the Mersea Island Festival. Come and find out what you can do!

Visit the website at www.merseafestival.org.uk for more information. Sponsored supporter places available.

Activities Unlimited Autism Anglia BOSP - Brighter Opportunities for Special People Colchester Gateway Disability Essex Essex Outdoors Independence Project Ltd & Independence Clubs CIC Phab SEND Sensation - Essex Short Breaks: Clubs & Activities Rotary Club of Mersea Island Mersea Island Lions Club Colchester Gazette Little Heroes ASD Support Essex County Council

08/05/2026

Come and try a whole range of accessible activities and BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE up in the air, with feet on the ground or maybe on three wheels! There's something for everyone!

Make a start on your Festival visit by going to https://www.merseafestival.org.uk

Activities Unlimited Autism Anglia BOSP - Brighter Opportunities for Special People Colchester Gateway Disability Essex Essex Outdoors Independence Project Ltd & Independence Clubs CIC Phab SEND Sensation - Essex Short Breaks: Clubs & Activities Rotary Club of Mersea Island Mersea Island Lions Club Colchester Gazette

24/04/2026

𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗔 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

From the Art Tent to the Zipline, for the young and not so young, we’ve got a great range of ‘amazing’ inclusive activities for you to try! And sponsored supporter places available for groups of 5+

Make a start on your Festival visit by going to https://www.merseafestival.org.uk

Activities Unlimited Autism Anglia BOSP - Brighter Opportunities for Special People Colchester Gateway Disability Essex Essex Outdoors Independence Project Ltd & Independence Clubs CIC Phab SEND Sensation - Essex Short Breaks: Clubs & Activities InterAct

19/03/2026

You can help increase Mersea Island Festival Trust’s entries into easyfundraising’s giveaway to win a £250 donation – every new supporter who joins is an entry!

Sign up before midnight 22nd March, it’ll only take two minutes:

Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.

18/03/2026

Many thanks to Mersea Island Lions Club for their recent donation of £500 to the Trust at their recent presentation evening, and their continued support of the Festival. We were one of several local good causes to benefit from the great work the Lions do throughout the year.

Can you spot our Treasurer in the line up?

16/03/2026

CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE... AND FRIENDS!!
All things that our campers and day visitors said they gained at the Festival in 2026. Booking is now open for this year's event and we're looking forward to 9 days (and nights) of fun on the Essex coast.

And this year there's the opportunity for sponsored supporter places for bookings of 5 places or more. There's more information on the website at www.merseafestival.org.uk

Essex Outdoors Essex County Council SEND Sensation - Essex Short Breaks: Clubs & Activities BOSP - Brighter Opportunities for Special People Muscular Dystrophy UK Inspire Social Care Services incredABLE POP Essex Project 21
Nansa Norfolk Southend SEND Independent Forum Project Ltd & Independence Clubs CIC Shortbreaks for Disabled Children & Young People in Essex InterAct Maldon Pioneers Autism Anglia Colchester Gateway LEAPS Suffolk

16/03/2026

If you shop online, please consider signing up to for us this year.

Every time you make an online purchase, order a grocery delivery, book a trip, renew your insurance or switch your energy providers, you can generate donations that support our work, for free!

Visit www.giveasyoulive.com/join/mersea-island-festival