Secret UK party island loved by Rihanna, Olly Murs & Stormzy launches family holidays with Center Parcs-style activities

Running from April 11-13, it includes Beach Safari sessions, where kids can learn about nature with tide-pooling and beachcombing.Otherwise there are options for one-bedroom properties as well as smaller cottages for four people.

Aerial view of Osea Island.
Osea Island is often used as an escape for celebs – but it has launched a family half term eventCredit: OSEA ISLAND
Three toddlers playing in the sand on a beach.
Families can book a stay between April 11-13Credit: OSEA ISLAND
Interior of a room with leather sofas, bookshelves, and a view of the water.
Along with activities, it includes a 25 per cent discount on accommodationCredit: OSEA ISLAND

A TINY island in the UK is often visited by huge A-Lister celebs, rather than families.You will need to start saving though – prices start from £300 a night for the two bedroom properties, or £2,990 a night for the 10 bedroom properties (working out to £150 each a night).Art projects and scavenger hunts are also part of the beach day.But Osea Island has revealed plans for a new Family Easter Holiday Package, with Center Parcs like activities.

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However, the package includes 25 per cent off the stay.This means a family of four could expect to pay around £825 for the whole weekend – but it does come with the exclusive access to the private island.The Essex island can only be accessed twice a day via an ancient causeway.You can even rent out The Bomb Factory, used in WWI as a torpedo store for larger parties and events.

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Not only that, but on arrival guests get pizza delivered to their door, and can head to the Woodfired BBQ at The Shack which has everything from burgers, chicken and sausages to veggie options of aubergine and potatoes.In 2019, Rihanna rented the island for a huge £20,000 a night to record a new album.

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Actors Jude Law and Daniel Radcliffe visited while filming (for movies The Third Day and The Woman In Black, respectively).Adults can enjoy a drink at the Puffin pub too.And kids can roam the island to explore the local wildlife, which includes owls, peacocks and foxes.Other celebs have included musicians Stormzy, Charlie XCX, The Weeknd and Sean Paul.While the heated pool isn’t open until May, there are other activities including rounders, croquet, football and water spots such as boating and fishing on offer too.The island has even been dubbed the “English Necker Island” due to its popularity with celebs.

The Puffin pub on Osea Island.
Adults can pop to the island Puffin PubCredit: OSEA ISLAND
Wooden deck overlooking a body of water with lawn chairs and potted plants.
Many of the holiday homes have sea viewsCredit: OSEA ISLAND
Woman giving a man a piggyback ride in a field.
Celebs like Poppy Delevigne have partied on the islandCredit: Instagram

And there are a number of different properties to choose from which the public can book.And the Easter family package costs £65 for adults and £95 for kids, on top of the usual stay.The largest is the Manor House that sleeps 20 people, or there is the Captains House that sleeps 16.Another island in Essex is Canvey Island, which was once a popular seaside resort.Other activities include films at the Shack cinema, as well as a games room, bike riding trails with blackberry picking along the way.

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Olly Murs even had his wedding there in 2023, with guests including Mark Wright.And celebs visiting to party in private have included Poppy Delevingne, Sienna Miller and Jaime Winstone.

Aerial view of Osea Island.
The island is only accessed by a causeway twice a dayCredit: OSEA ISLAND
Aerial view of Osea Island, England.
High angle perspective showing Osea Island, England, United KingdomCredit: Getty

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