Mersea Barns
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Mersea Barns is a cafe, restaurant, and shop located in East Mersea, Essex. Situated on Mersea Island, it's a popular destination for both locals and visitors.
Mersea Barns offers:
Cafe and Restaurant: Known for its high-quality, freshly prepared meals, Mersea Barns serves breakfast, lunch, and a selection of cakes and drinks. They offer options for everyone, from weary walkers to those looking for a leisurely lunch.
Shop: The shop offers a variety of items, including gifts, souvenirs, homeware, and local food and drink products. They also sell everyday essentials and tasty treats.
Glamping: For those seeking a unique stay, Mersea Barns provides luxury glamping in shepherds huts and safari tents, suitable for family breaks or romantic getaways. These accommodations are open all year.
Play Barn: There's an outdoor play area for children aged preschool to 8 years old, featuring a sandpit, climbing frame, water pump station, and play cafe.
Opening hours
Mersea Barns is open Wednesday to Monday, 9 am to 4 pm, and is closed on Tuesdays.
28/06/2026
Thank you to everyone that visited today🙏
Also congratulations to those of you that braved the Mersea Barns all-terrain run 🏃🏼♀️
We are very lucky to have a good team and sometimes it’s just nice to sit and enjoy a chat and a drink at the end of a busy day and a very hot 🔥 few days…
We look forward to seeing you all soon.
From
The Mersea Barns Team
23/06/2026
🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR A SUMMER SAFARI TENT WEEKEND! 🚨
If you’ve been looking for that perfect, stress-free summer getaway with the kids, this is your sign. We have JUST ONE weekend slot available in our luxury Safari Tents for the entire summer holidays!
🗓️ Date: 14th - 16th August
⛺ Where: Mersea Barns Glamping
Fresh air, the kids playing safely in the sunshine while you actually get to sit down, sip a coffee (or a chilled glass of wine 🥂), and catch up. It’s effortless parenting at its finest.
Our Safari tents are pure luxury (proper beds, built in showers and loos, and gorgeous interiors), so you get the wild outdoor experience without the hassle of pitching a tent.
👇 go to www.merseabarnsglamping.com to snag the 14th-16th August weekend before it goes!
✨ CAN'T DO THAT WEEKEND? GO MID-WEEK! ✨
Why wait for the weekend? Grab your best mate, grab the kids, and book a mid-week adventure. It’s the ultimate "mums + kids" escape. While the kids are busy making core memories together outdoors, you get to relax, chat, and actually finish a conversation.
06/06/2026
Another wonderful Birthday Celebration🎈🎂
We had the pleasure today of hosting a 100th birthday party for one of our very special customers☺️
The request was for a mini afternoon tea with a classic Victoria sandwich birthday cake🍰
If you have a special event coming up whether family or business please contact the Mersea Barns Events team!
📧Email - [email protected]
📞Alternatively call on 01206 384198 (Thurs-Sun)
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East Road, East Mersea
Colchester, Essex
CO5 8TQ
Opening Hours
| 9am - 4pm Wednesday - Monday | |
| CLOSED on TUESDAYS |
