Spend some quality time on the East Coast...
The surrounding area boasts picturesque towns and villages steeped in history surrounded by beautiful unspoiled country landscapes where you can easily enjoy walking and cycling. Visit the local accommodation page for links on finding great places to stay.
With links by road, train, coach, ferry and plane, and with the centre of London only an hour or so away, it’s an easily accessible destination. For more information about free parking visit our find us page.
Download the Love Tendring app – where you can find information on nearby car parks, toilets and other facilities. It also tells you how busy beaches are based on hourly data from TDC’s Beach Patrol (seasonal service).
...the perfect place for a getaway!
If you are in search of the traditional pleasures of the seaside with a modern twist, then the Essex Sunshine Coast which is part of the Tendring holiday peninsula is the ideal destination to do this.
Whether you are here for a long weekend break, family or group holiday, or just simply for a day or a few hours, there is many a picturesque place to explore and discover.
From Clacton-on-Sea with its award winning beaches and stunning seafront gardens to the port of Historic Harwich steeped in a wealth of seafaring history, you are sure to find something enjoyable for everyone throughout the seasons.
Eating Out
Explore the wide variety of restaurants in Tendring, serving locally caught fish and using fresh local produce.
Entertainment
Whether you are visiting for the day, staying for a week or live locally, we keep you up to date on the top local events and entertainment venues.
Towns & Villages
Things to do in Tendring...
Outdoor Pursuits
Enjoy walking, cycling, geocaching, water-sports, sailing and kite surfing… try something new!
From the Blog
Tour de Tendring Cycle Ride – Sunday, May 19th
Tour de Tendring 2024 – Sunday, May 19th. Timings: 20 & 60 mile route: 8.00am-9.00am.Routes: 60 or 20 mile circular routes.CLACTON START/FINISH: Hazlemere site, Lyndhurst …Read More »Beach Patrol gearing up for summer season
Tendring District Council’s (TDC) Beach Patrol is gearing up for the summer season – and encouraging visitors to the Essex Sunshine Coast to Respect the …Read More »Four new Changing Places facilities open in Tendring
Four new specialist toilet and changing facilities have opened along the Essex Sunshine Coast. Changing Places facilities have been built in Brightlingsea, Clacton, Frinton and …Read More »