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9am - 4pm Wednesday - Monday CLOSED on TUESDAYS

Mersea Barns

Name: Mersea Barns
Address: East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8TQ, GB
Telephone: 01206 384198
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

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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.
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31/10/2026

Ignore the grimace 😬, chef Michael actually enjoys the softer side of kitchen life especially when it’s for a lovely lady’s 80th Birthday 🎁

31/10/2026

FINAL CALL 🚨HALLOWEEN TRAIL💀

Make sure to visit before Bella Bones and her family go underground⚰️

Book online or drop in - https://www.merseabarns.com/product/halloween-trail-2026/

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28/10/2026

Halloween Trail🎃

Visit Bella bones & her family💀 Will you be brave enough to venture through the spooky wood?🕷️🧙⚰️ Make sure to dress up because there might be 1 or 2 photo opportunities📷 If you tag us in we would love to share your experience on the Halloween trail👻

Book online or just drop in - https://www.merseabarns.com/product/halloween-trail-2026/

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27/10/2026

We’re getting ready for Christmas…are you?🎄

The Mersea Barns Heat @ Home Christmas dinner offering is available to order online, alternatively you are very welcome to give us a call on 01206 384198 or pop in and we can talk you through what’s available🍴

We have our Christmas party menu up and running from Wednesday 9th December, tables of 8 or more. Or join our party day on Wednesday 16th December (pre-order & deposit would be required)🥂

For any information please contact us via :-
Email - [email protected]
or
Phone - 01206 384198

25/10/2026

Hope you have enjoyed your extra hour in bed🛏️🥱

Just a gentle reminder🫢 Our glassroom (indoor dog friendly area) is available throughout the whole year. As many of you know it is a covered outside space providing shelter from rain and wind and although we have some patio heaters it can be chilly🥶 So if visiting with your dog or just wishing to sit in the glassroom please remember to dress warmly🧥

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24/10/2026

WEEKEND SPECIALS😋

We have something for everyone this weekend…
• Wild mushroom and Brie toastie
• Pie, mash & C***r gravy
• Hake Thai green curry

If these don’t tickle your tastebuds our counter is bursting at the seams with cakes and savouries….

Some new additions this weekend…
- Butterscotch & pecan roulade
- Triple chocolate muffin
- Sultana & cranberry scone
- Parmesan & cheddar cheese scone

We look forward to seeing you this weekend😊

21/10/2026

It’s this Friday! 🎃

There’s still time to join the fun at our Halloween special at the fabulous Mersea Barns cafe

We will start with interactive storytelling and a Halloween song, then your child can explore the practical play activities 💀👻

Mersea Barns has a great outdoor area with a wooden gazebo and a play barn area with play equipment including a slide, sand, kitchen. (They also have great coffee and cake!) If the weather is horrendous, we will use their indoor glass building for the session and access to the play area will still be available until 12 for more playtime!

Friday 23rd October
Session 10-11am (you are welcome to stay and play in the play area until 12)
£10 per child
Half price for siblings

All information and booking on the website (link in the bio) colchestersouthandwest.storyimaginory.co.uk

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Story Imagin-ory Colchester South and West-storytelling and play classes for under 5s

16/10/2026

We are BONE-RATTLING excited🤪

Halloween trail opens tomorrow 10am!💀

Book online or drop in- https://www.merseabarns.com/halloween-at-mersea-barns/ 📲

Dress for the weather…welly boots and rain coats are definitely a good idea🌧️

14/10/2026

THE HALLOWEEN TRAIL IS OPENING 💀

Saturday 17th October 2026

Bella is back and ready for mayhem bringing along some relatives…. So the question is do you dare to be scared (or moderately frightened)? 🫣

Suitable for age 10 and under

Book through our website or just pop in and see us😊

https://www.merseabarns.com/halloween-at-mersea-barns/

10/10/2026

NEW FOR THE WEEKEND😮‍💨

A selection of specials as well as some exciting counter options, from sweet to savoury 😋

What will you choose? 🫣

Address

East Road, East Mersea
Colchester, Essex
CO5 8TQ

Opening Hours

9am - 4pm Wednesday - Monday
CLOSED on TUESDAYS

Telephone

01206 384198

Website

www.merseabarns.com

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