Camperite Leisure

Camperite Leisure, camping and caravan equipment in Marks Tey

Camperite Leisure is a retailer specialising in the sale of tents, caravan and motorhome awnings and camping accessories. The company has been selling tents for over forty years from its location in Marks Tey, near Colchester, and combines a physical shop with online sales. Its catalogue is presented as that of a business able to compete on range but with a personal touch, according to its own description.

Tents and awnings

The tent range is organised by structure type and capacity. There are inflatable tents and poled tents, as well as utility tents and gazebos. The berth classification ranges from 1-2 person models to options for 7 or more. Specific tent accessories are offered such as carpets, footprints, windbreaks, canopies and vestibules, along with genuine spare parts from various brands.

In the awning section, the shop distinguishes between caravan awnings, campervan awnings and motorhome awnings. There are inflatable and poled versions, and also full caravan awnings. Accessories such as sun canopies, extensions and annexes are sold, as well as campervan drive away awnings and fixed awnings, with privacy room options. Awning accessories include windbreaks, carpets, footprints, roof linings, mesh panel sets, inner tents and sleeping annexes, plus kits and accessories for drive away or fixed awnings.

Camping equipment and campsite living

The camping and caravan equipment section covers furniture such as chairs, tables and table and chair sets, as well as camp kitchens and storage and laundry units. For cooking, there are cookers, barbecues and Cadac products, kettles and pans, cooksets, plates, mugs and cutlery, plastic and acrylic glasses, kitchen gadgets and collapsible kitchen/housewares. Wayfayrer food and YETI drinkware are also included.

The sleeping area brings together sleeping bags, sleeping mats, camp beds, airbeds, pillows and airbed pumps. For food and drink storage there are cool boxes, electric coolers and ice packs. The water and sanitation section includes portable toilets, toilet fluid and accessories, water carriers and accessories, water treatment and cleaners and hot water systems.

Lighting, power and vehicle accessories

In lighting, gas and battery lanterns, torches and headlights, mains and 12V lights are sold, as well as spares and mantles. The electrical section covers 240V campsite connections, electrical cooking appliances, 12V connections and appliances and other low wattage appliances. In gas, batteries and fuel, gas cartridges and fuel, refillable bottled gas, firewood and charcoal, gas regulators and hoses and batteries are offered.

The caravan accessories category includes door and cupboard catches, cleaning and brushes, ramps and levelling, steps, security, water equipment and pumps, water and toilet system spare parts, spare bulbs and fuses and winterisation products. There are also motorhome specific accessories.

Camping essentials comprise straps, bungees and clips, useful camping bits, safety and first aid, windbreaks, outdoor games and fun, insect protection, solar panels and inverters. The trailers and towing section includes jockey wheels, camping trailers and accessories and towing parts and spares.

Brands and offers

Among the brands in the catalogue are Dometic, Kampa, Outdoor Revolution, Coleman and YETI. The shop maintains a special offers section with promotions on tents and awnings, accessories and Dometic and Kampa warehouse specials. At the time of analysis, the site showed offers such as the Travelife Barletta relaxer at £79 each or two for £125, the Outdoor Revolution Siena camp bed at £34.99 each or two for £60, and the Dometic Reunion 5x5 and Reunion 4x4 air tent models priced at £199 and £189 respectively against their recommended prices.

Online and in-store sales

Camperite Leisure operates with free shipping on all orders over £100 and offers free next-day delivery across the UK. It accepts PayPal and major cards, as well as American Express, Apple Pay, Diners Club, Discover, Google Pay, Maestro, Mastercard, Shop Pay, Union Pay and Visa. The company also has gift vouchers and applies its own delivery and returns terms.

The physical shop is located in Marks Tey, near Colchester, and its accessory space has been expanding, with a large extension added to house more essential equipment. Opening hours vary by season: in summer, from 1 February to 31 October, it opens Monday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:30pm, Sundays and bank holidays 10:00am to 4:00pm; in winter, from 1 November to 31 January, it opens only Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Location and contact

Phone: 01206 210 551