Why not explore the local area and discover the Sunshine Coast!
Fun days out for all...
With lots of nature and countryside discover. Travel through the quaint country lanes, taking in breath taking views and scenic landscapes to admire.
The Tendring District has a diverse range of dynamic natural environment which benefit from national and in some cases international conservation designations.
The areas, nature reserves and bird sanctuaries provide excellent opportunities for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Yacht clubs in Walton and Brightlingsea are popular for those wanting to gain their sea legs! Watch out for training days and regattas in the summer months.
Paddle boarding, kite-surfing, sea kayaking, geocaching, sea fishing or stillwater fishing are just some of the outdoor pursuits available in the area!
You can also venture by boat and explore our shoreline experiencing seal watching in Harwich and wildlife boat trips in Walton or depart on the Brightlingsea Foot Ferry for a pub lunch and river cruise or a trip to Point Clear or Harwich Harbour Ferry offering tours of the local area.
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Walks in Tendring
Go Jaunty Tendring Walks
Tendring Health Walks
Cycle in Tendring
Cycling Essex
Essex Walks – Public Rights of Way
Geology Essex
Painted Rock Hunting
Parks & Gardens
Clacton seafront walk & gardens
Cycling on the seafront promenades
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A self guided walk throughout Harwich on the Essex Sunshine Coast, explore one of Britain’s largest maritime centre. Visit a natural harbour and manmade beach and best of all find out how the ‘Deep Water’ has been both friend and enemy for centuries! Starting point – Harwich Town railway station, CO12 3NA Finishing point – The Esplanade near the Low Read more…
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This garden uses approximately 10,000 colourful bedding plants in both spring and summer and the banks are clothed in ground cover plants and specimen shrubs. The centre piece of this garden is a sundial on a brick plinth. As in the Sunken Rose Garden access for wheelchair users and the less able bodied is available by means of a ramp. Read more…
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With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms visitors of all ages. From beach activities to countryside walks, Walton has it all. Gently shelving beaches provide an ideal location for a day by the sea. Nearby shopping and entertainment facilities ensure there is always something going on. The beautiful Naze cliffs Read more…
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Beach toy libraries can currently be found in various locations along the seafront at Clacton, Holland, Walton-on-the-Naze, Manningtree, Brightlingsea and Dovercourt. Families looking to enjoy the Essex Sunshine Coast this season can benefit from a series of free Beach Toy libraries. Run by a number of different community groups around the district, the sites contain fun items such as buckets Read more…
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7.5 acres of garden, based on ecological planting: the right plant for the right place. Created by award-winning gardener, author and lecturer Beth Chatto OBE VMH, who won 10 gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show, in the 70s and 80s. www.bethchatto.co.uk Read more…