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Thanks to everyone who came to the Mersea Island Festival 2025

The countdown has been reset and dates for next year’s event are below and at the top of the page.

Prices and details will be available in the coming months. All previous attenders will be contacted as soon as they are ready.

If you’ve not been before, have any questions, or want to get on the mailing list, CLICK HERE for our online contact form.

Dates for 2026 are:
Week: Sunday 23rd (eve) to Friday 28th August (pm)
Prices for 2025 were: Adult £350.00 / Under 18’s £313.00

Weekend: Friday 28th (eve) to Monday 31st August (pm)
Prices for 2025 were: Adult £212.00 / Under 18’s £188.00

DAY VISITORS
Places are available for day visitors on the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of the Festival. Activities start at 10am. Day Visitors can take part in all the on-site daytime activities and the evening entertainment.
Prices for 2025 were £42.50 per person per day. Meals (lunch and dinner) available at an additional cost of £12.00.

SUPPORTERS
Unfortunately the Festival is not able to provide free or discounted places for supporters. As an inclusive event, for those with and without a disability, the price is the same for all and everyone can get involved in the Festival programme.

THEMED PARTY NIGHTS
We have themed fancy dress parties on the last night of each camp (Thursday/Sunday) and the Tuesday and Friday night. The themes for 2026 are yet to be decided.

KIT LIST
On confirmation of your booking we’ll send you a kit list. CLICK HERE to download an example.

ARRIVALS
Arrivals are from 5pm. The volunteers will show you to your village and dinner is served from 6.30pm to 8pm, followed by the evening entertainment. Our activity programme starts the next morning.

DEPARTURES
Both camps finish after lunch.

FIRST AID AND MEDICATION SUPPORT
The Festival makes sure that there are qualified first aiders on site to help anyone who might need some urgent treatment after an injury. For any medical assistance beyond that we can provide details of the nearest pharmacist, medical practice or hospital.

Please note that the volunteer staff team cannot supply individual, one to one personal care e.g. toileting, showering or skin cream applications. We also cannot guarantee support for individuals with the taking of medication. Where someone is attending with support, it is expected that assistance with taking medication will be given by that person.