Are dogs allowed?
NO. At the request of Essex County Council, dogs will not be allowed at Mersea.
What is the site address and postcode?
Essex Outdoors, Rewsall Lane,
East Mersea, Colchester,
Essex. CO5 8SX
How do I get a ticket for this year’s rally?
Tickets are available on this website only. Click the button below to buy one for camping, parking or trade stalls.
Can I pay on the gate?
To avoid disappointment purchase your advance ticket early, via our website. 2026 tickets go on sale at 8pm on February 1st.
Are children allowed to attend the rally?
Yes, children (under 16s) are allowed on site, but must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Do Under 16s require a ticket?
No, but proof of ID may be required
Is the rally accessible if I have mobility issues?
The camping field and surrounding areas have uneven surfaces, with slopes and a variety of different gradients. Access can be challenging at times particularly in bad weather. If it rains it will get muddy and access around the site may become very difficult.
For those not camping there is disabled parking close to the main facilities. On arrival please let the stewards know you are disabled and they will direct you. Your Blue badge must be on display at all times. The Canteen and Main hall are both fully accessible.
The main toilet block has two unisex accessible changing/shower rooms – one with a ceiling hoist, the other with a shower table – and two wheelchair accessible toilet/shower rooms.
The main room includes a unisex accessible toilet. Parking is free for Blue badge holders upon proof at entry of the Blue badge.
Do you offer concessions?
Attendees requiring assistance throughout the scooter rally are entitled to one free pass for their personal assistant. Please note the attendee requiring assistance must provide their valid entry ticket.
Valid forms of ID that warrant a free ticket for a personal assistant are;
- Middle or Higher Rate DLA for care and/or mobility.
- Receipt of enhanced rate Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
- Evidence of being severely sight impaired.
- Creditability Access Card – +1 category requirement.
Disabled parking badges disabled rail cards or any concessions other than the above listed are not valid.
What is the latest date I can buy tickets?
If we haven’t sold out by then, tickets will be available to purchase until August 22nd.
When will I receive my ticket?
Physical tickets will be posted one month before the rally. Email or PayPal receipts are not valid for entry.
Can I bring glass onto the campsite?
There will be a no glass policy again on the campsite; glass is not permitted in any of our venues.
Can I bring a car, van, campervan or caravan?
Yes, cars and vans must purchase an advance car parking sticker and park in the designated car park. No camping is allowed in the car park.
Blue badge holders do not need to purchase an advance parking ticket. They can park for free, providing they show a valid Blue Badge upon entry. They must display their blue badge at all times. They can park in the car park or camping field but cannot park in the scooter-only field.
Caravans and campervans must purchase an advance camping parking ticket if they wish to park in the camping field. They are not allowed in the scooter-only field.
buy ticketsWho do I get in touch with to trade at Mersea?
Trader tickets go on sale from 8pm on February 1st 2026.
For all enquiries email merseatraders@gmail.com
For Food Trader enquiries email Gerry Stocks on howatt.geraldine@yahoo.co.uk
trader form ticketsCan I buy t-shirts and other merchandise in advance?
Rally T-shirts, patches and pins can be ordered in advance once they go on sale via the rally merch page. The last order date is June 30th 2026.
They are for collection only at the rally, posting is not an option. Please bring your email PayPal receipt to collect and proof of ID.
When can I access the campsite?
Access for Traders is from 9am on Friday September 4th.
Access for attendees is from midday on Friday September 4th.
What are the tide times for me to go onto the island?
It’s vital that you avoid high tides when coming to the rally.
Tide times will be provided closer to the rally.
Can I take my car onto the campsite to offload my camping gear?
No, but we can loan a wheelbarrow from the main gate to assist moving gear between the car park and campsite.
Can I ride my scooter or any vehicle around the rally site?
No vehicles are allowed to be ridden/driven around the rally site. It is impossible for the organisers to obtain insurance cover for our guests from the risk of being hit by a moving vehicle.
Are there onsite toilets and showers?
Yes, there are a number of showers and toilets on the campsite including portaloos. Please note there are no electrical sockets in the toilets.
Are there any supermarkets nearby?
Yes, there is a Co-op, a Tesco Express and a Spar as well as local convenience stores on the island a short drive away.
Is food available on site?
Yes, there are various different fast food vendors on site and a canteen serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Are there electric hook-ups on the campsite?
No
