Mersea Island Festival

08/10/2026

Crafty Drama, part of ECL Person-centred Care, are regular visitors to the Festival with their signing to music. You can see them perform in Colchester in December.

06/10/2026

There's just 5 days left to vote for the Mersea Island Festival in the 2026 Phab Awards. We're up for the Lord Morris Award for outstanding contribution to inclusion.

Please show your support and vote here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lord-Morris-Award_Phab

Voting closes this Sunday 11th October

Voting is now open for the 2026 Lord Morris Award! 💜

For this year's Phab Awards, we're delighted to be opening the Lord Morris Award for outstanding contribution to inclusion to a public vote.
Each of our nominees has made a fantastic contribution to building a more inclusive world, and now it's your turn to help decide the winner.

St Helen's School 🏫
Westminster School 🎓
Anyone Can 🧗
Mersea Island Festival 🎪
Meet 'N' Match 🫂

Learn more about each nominee and cast your vote below! 🗳️ 👇

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lord-Morris-Award_Phab

A huge congratulations to all our finalists. The winner will be announced live at the Phab Awards on 28 November, with more details about this year's celebration coming soon! 🏆

18/09/2026

We've been nominated for the Lord Morris Award for outstanding contribution to inclusion, part of this year's Phab Awards.

The winner is decided by public vote and you can cast yours at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lord-Morris-Award_Phab

Please support us by voting for the Festival - and sharing this post so others can do the same! Thank you!! 🙂

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Voting is now open for the 2026 Lord Morris Award! 💜

For this year's Phab Awards, we're delighted to be opening the Lord Morris Award for outstanding contribution to inclusion to a public vote.
Each of our nominees has made a fantastic contribution to building a more inclusive world, and now it's your turn to help decide the winner.

St Helen's School 🏫
Westminster School 🎓
Anyone Can 🧗
Mersea Island Festival 🎪
Meet 'N' Match 🫂

Learn more about each nominee and cast your vote below! 🗳️ 👇

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lord-Morris-Award_Phab

A huge congratulations to all our finalists. The winner will be announced live at the Phab Awards on 28 November, with more details about this year's celebration coming soon! 🏆

15/09/2026

14/08/2026

THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL IS A WEEK AWAY!!!

While the weather's beginning to cool, the excitement is hotting up on site as final preparations are made for this year's camps! 🔥

There's still time to book to stay or come for day visits. And there's free places available for supporters. Head to our 'BOOK' page for all the details 👇 or call us on 01206 383226.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!!

www.merseafestival.org.uk/book

05/08/2026

TO MIF - AND BEYOND! 🎉 Less than 3 weeks to go until MIF26 takes off! 🚀 Secure your Festival tee now and get ready to be part of something amazing! The link is in the comments 👇

Haven't booked your spot yet? What are you waiting for? 🤔 Visit the website and join the party!🎉

04/08/2026

August is here, which means the Mersea Island Festival is just around the corner! 🎉

Join us and unlock a world of possibilities: soar to new heights, make waves, make some noise in the band workshop or unleash your creativity in our vibrant Art Tent! 🎨

Thanks to the support of and local businesses, we're offering free places for supporters. Head to our website for more details or to book your spot: https://www.merseafestival.org.uk/book/ 📚

28/07/2026

THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL IS LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY!!!

"Everyone is really looking forward to Mersea camp again.... Supporters too! Such an inclusive 'safe' space for everyone to just be themselves." A booked camper for 2026

We've got day visitor places available, with sponsored places for parents attending with children courtesy of

Plus if there's over 5 people in any booking this year we can offer a sponsored place for a supporter.

And if you fancy staying, there some indoor accommodation available as well as camping.

Not sure it's for you? Take a look at the website or get in touch on 01206 383226 to ask any questions you might have.

We hope to hear from you soon!

21/07/2026

MERSEA ISLAND FESTIVAL - WHERE WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK!! 🎉🎊
Whatever amazing thing you decide to do - or dress up as - at the Festival, don't worry, we've got a helping hand to make sure you can try new things, reach new heights - or just look 'roar'some! 😂

With some indoor accommodation, plenty of camping, and day places available - plus sponsored supporter places - and a packed programme of inclusive activities - come and join us at the end of August and be your awesome self!

Visit www.merseafestival.org.uk or call us on 01206 383226 for more details.

17/07/2026

5 WEEKS TO GO!!! 🎉 As the Festival approaches, the excitement is building! 🌞 We're creating a space where everyone can thrive, with residential and day visitor places and sponsored supporter places for small groups and children. Our packed programme is designed to inspire and delight, with inclusive activities and entertainment to suit every style.
🎊 Visit www.merseafestival.org.uk or call us on 01206 383226 to be a part of something amazing!