Location: Clacton-on-Sea
Top Things to do in Clacton-on-Sea
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Clacton-on-Sea, England
Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring peninsula and district in Essex, England, and was founded as an urban district in the year 1871. It is a seaside resort that saw a peak of tourists in the summer months between the 1950s and 1970s.
Restaurants in Clacton-on-Sea
1. Garden of Remembrance
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By johnwF3237WQ - Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
With all the adverse press reports about Clacton recently, what a wonderful display these gardens are. A true tribute to past members who helped make this town the success it is.
2. Clacton-on-Sea Beach
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4.5 based on 947 reviews
Reviewed By O8277SAsandrah - Bexleyheath, United Kingdom
A long promenade to stroll along by the sea and then a lovely walk along the pier (free entry). We really enjoyed this stroll.
3. Clacton Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,752 reviews
Clacton Pier is officially the largest pleasure pier in the UK covering a staggering 6 1/2 acres. First opened in July 1871 as a landing stage for goods it was the first construction in the "new" town of Clacton-on-Sea. The town was initially built as a Holiday Destination for Londoners and with poor road access and no railway the pier was the main gateway for goods, holiday makers and locals alike.By 1922 the pier had fallen into receivership and was bough by Ernest Kingsman a businessman who saw the potential to start developing the wooden structure into an amusement destination. Amongst many other things he was responsible for all of the piers main extensions, including building the swimming pool, at least three theatres, adding the original steel Stella roller coaster and the blue lagoon dance hall. Since the kingsman family sold the pier in 1971 there has been a string of owners with the pier going into steady decline, until March 2009 when it was bought by the newly formed Clacton Pier company who has been investing heavily in the attraction. The pier now boasts a selection of new and refurbished family fun rides, Seaqurium sealife centre, 10 Pin bowling, the boardwalk bar, American diner, loads of eating places, great fish and chips, an activity zone and a function room named....The Kingsman Room................and there's a hell of all more in store so LIKE us on Facebook and visit our website to keep updated.
Reviewed By H6568NYandyc
Love this pier ... Free to enter , lots for all ages ... Great food , golf is good and go karts ... Need some ore sitting area ... Highly recommend for a day out I prefer this pier than Southend on sea as more affordable for families
4. St. Osyth Beach Sunday Market
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4.0 based on 115 reviews
Sunday Market running for over 30 years,Every Sunday from Easter untill the end of October each year.Also on Wednesdays during school summer Holidays.
5. St. Osyth Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By jamesaK5992CA - Essex, United Kingdom
St. Osyth is a lovely nudist beach a lot of really nice friendly people down there.there are one or two meerkats but tell them to f*** off don't let them spoil your day naked in the sunshine it's a lovely south-facing beach it's always nice to see people having fun down there please take your rubbish home with you let's hope that summer 2021 one is hot and sunny be good to see more people down there
6. The Kings Arms, St Osyth.
7. Ferry Boat Inn
8. Jaywick Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By christopherhF3808TF
The beach and sea here are a real hidden gem! There is golden sands and calm bays. Miles to walk and some sand dunes as well. Yes the houses on the front are run down but there are chip shop and other takeaways which are in decent shape a few yards from the beach. Parking is free. Why people like claxton clacton pier beach which is busy , stoney is beyond me when this lovely each exists next to it with hardly a person in site. Go here, its amazing.
9. The Old Lifeboat House
10. Clacton Shopping Village
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 183 reviews
Enjoy a superb range of stores and exceptional savings on this season’s must have items at Clacton Shopping Village. Make sure you don't miss out on our everyday offers, exclusive premier card offers - call in to the Visitor Information Centre to get your free Premier Card. Facilities: customer toilets, free parking for up to 1,000 cars, separate baby changing and feeding areas, free wheelchair loan available to shoppers at the Visitor Information Centre. Full disabled access to all stores. Assistance Dogs & well behaved dogs on a lead welcome - only Assistance Dogs may enter stores.
Reviewed By jules463 - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Lost hope of trying to find a suitable present for daughters baby shower , popped into card factory and WOW loads of bits and bobs to make up a lovely gift basket. Once i had selected a few items and a gift box i asked with bated breath if they could wrap it for me ! a smiling sales assistant called leah i hope i have name correct expertly wrapped box up with a beautiful ribbon to finish. Thank you very much excellent customer service.
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