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Afternoon Tea with Santa

Our event is open to all of the family, however, it is more appropriate for children aged 12 and under

On arrival at 3pm, you will be guided to your table by Santa’s Helpers and presented with our delicious Afternoon Tea – a selection of sweet and savoury treats. At approximately 5pm Santa will arrive and make his way around all our guests, talking to everyone and giving each (paying) child a gift, he will even stop for a few photos! Ticket prices: £13 per child – this includes our Children’s Afternoon Tea, unlimited squash and a personalised gift from Santa £13 per adult – this includes our Traditional Afternoon Tea and unlimited tea and coffee. Additional drinks can be purchased and charged separately. To get tickets for one of our Santa events, either give us a call on 01255 688655 or pop in and speak to a member of the team. Please note when purchasing tickets we will require the names and ages of children attending. Please also make us aware of any dietary requirements when booking. F

Event date & time: 

Sunday, 17 December, 2023 – 15:00 to 17:00
Sunday

Venue Name: 

Charnallies Restaurant & Bar

Venue address: 

1-5 Pier Avenue
Clacton on Sea
CO15 1QB

Contact Name: 

Charnallies Restaurant & Bar

Contact landline: 

01255 688655

Cost: 

Children (under 12) £13 Adult £13

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Nominations are open for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2024

In partnership with The Mirror, VisitEngland runs the annual Tourism Superstar competition, which champions those in the tourism industry who provide an unforgettable visitor experience. The winner is crowned at the end of the competition, based on the highest number of public votes.

From tour guides to wildlife rangers, Tourism Superstars are passionate about the destination they work in – and set the bar high for the standard of service in England’s tourism industry. 

The winners are decided by public vote via The Mirror website, from a shortlist of ten finalists usually entered by their employers or destinations. Scroll down to discover how to nominate a Tourism Superstar of your own, and learn more about this year’s worthy winners.

Nominations are now open for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2024. To nominate your superstar or for more information, please contact Charlotte Sanders at charlotte.sanders@visitengland.org.

www.visitbritain.org/working-us/visitenglands-tourism-superstar-award

Weave, Play, Animate!

 Signals

Join Signals for this workshop where we will be exploring local history to inspire your own fabric character which we will then bring to life using professional animation software and equipment. No experience necessary. Suitable for ages 9+. Workshop is free but booking is required: https://signals.org.uk/event/weave-play-animate- 9/

Event date & time: 

Friday, 27 October, 2023 – 14:00 to 16:00
Friday

Venue Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Venue address: 

Off Beach Road
St Osyth
Clacton-on-Sea
CO16 8TB

Contact Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Contact email: 

Cost: 

Free

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

: Penguin Playtime

Pre-school and early years age children and their adults.

Ahead of Little Angel’s production of Me… at Mercury Theatre this Christmas, come and meet the leading star Penguin! This is a chance for your little ones to meet the star of upcoming show Me… with a workshop led by the puppeteer and actor Kate Millner. This free, one hour practical workshop includes story time, games and an opportunity for those involved to take away their own finger puppet Penguin

Event date & time: 

Thursday, 26 October, 2023 – 10:00 to 11:00
Thursday

Venue Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Venue address: 

Off Beach Road,
St Osyth
CO16 8TB

Contact Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Contact email: 

Cost: 

Free

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Clacton town centre Halloween Trail

The event is open to everyone

Pick up a trail sheet from Jaco’s Coffee House
and follow the trail round 14 independent shops and cafes. Some participating venues will
have spot prizes available too. Find the pumpkins, fill in your trail sheet and return it to
UnSealed Eco Refill store for your chance to win a prize.

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 21 October, 2023 – 09:00 to Monday, 30 October, 2023 – 17:00
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Venue Name: 

The Halloween trail will be in Clacton Town Centre

Venue address: 

Clacton on Sea

Contact Name: 

Zoe Tipple

Contact email: 

Cost: 

This is a free event

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival

Everyone is welcome to this event; family friendly & disabled
access.

Come along to enjoy our Christmas Tree festival!
The Church will be full of Christmas trees – take part in our quiz to see if you can guess the
Christmas song or carol each tree represents. Refreshments available, as well as Christmas
gifts & crafts, baking & produce, a raffle and tombolas.
Please see https://stmaryschurchgreatbentley.co.uk/ for details.

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 2 December, 2023 – 10:00 to Sunday, 3 December, 2023 – 16:00
Saturday
Sunday

Venue Name: 

St Mary’s Church Great Bentley

Venue address: 

Great Bentley,
Colchester
CO7 8QG

Contact Name: 

Wendy Smith

Contact email: 

Cost: 

Entrance £1.50, children free

Induction loop: 

Yes

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Zombie Walk

Tendring Coastal Community Group

This is a Halloween Walk along the Lower Promenade. Dress as Zombies or Halloween Characters. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-1st-clacton-on-sea-zombie-walk registration –  721142666127

6pm – 7.30pm  

Open to all, adults and children

 

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 28 October, 2023 – 18:00

Venue Name: 

Meet at Martello Tower E, Hastings Avenue, Clacton. Walk to Martello Lounge, Clacton

Venue address: 

Contact Name: 

Marie-Ann Capps

Contact mobile: 

07725879251

Cost: 

£5 for adults, first child £2, remaining children free.

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Beth Chatto wins VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Accolade – Best Told Story 2022-2023

VisitEngland has announced the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2022-2023, recognising the high quality visitor experiences on offer across England.

The accolades, awarded to 91 attractions across England, recognise all aspects of the visitor experience and are awarded in five categories including ‘Hidden Gem,’ ‘Best Told Story,’ ‘Quality Food and Drink,’ ‘Welcome,’ as well as ‘Gold’ for all round top scoring attractions.

Attractions have received accolades based on the scores they obtained following their annual VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme assessment.

Now in their ninth year VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Accolades are available to participants of the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme across a range of tourism attractions from historic houses, gardens, country parks and farm attractions to galleries, museums, churches and cathedrals. Participating attractions are supported by a network of highly trained and experienced assessors who advise them on improving and promoting the quality, accessibility and sustainability of their offer.  Winning attractions can display the accolade logo at their attraction, online and in their marketing materials.  

A full list of attractions to receive VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Accolades can be found here: https://www.visitbritain.org/sites/default/files/vb-corporate/business-hub/resources/visitengland_visitor_attraction_accolade_winners_2022-2023_1.pdf

Find out more about the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme here: https://www.visitbritain.org/business-advice/get-quality-assessed

Find out more about Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens at www.bethchatto.co.uk

Photo Credit – Beth Chatto Plants & Gardens.

Children’s Author Event

Suitable for children age 3+

Children’s Author Event! – Clacton Library Tuesday 24 October 11am- 12 noon Meet author and illustrator Kate Read and listen to her read her book ‘One Fox’. A hungry fox is on the prowl in the moonlit farmyard, but will he get all the chickens? With something to count on each page, numbers have never been so fun! There will be a counting and art activity afterwards. This event is free but booking is necessary. Please only book a place for your child – accompanying adults do not need a ticket. book a space using the QR code or by following the link https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/tendring/96 

Event date & time: 

Tuesday, 24 October, 2023 – 11:00 to 12:00
Tuesday

Venue Name: 

Clacton Library

Venue address: 

Station Road
Clacton on Sea
CO15 1SF

Contact Name: 

Clacton Library

Contact email: 

Cost: 

Free

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

RNLI CLACTON LIFEBOAT COFFEE MORNING

In aid of Clacton Lifeboat

Coffee morning in aid of Clacton Lifeboat.

Many stalls including RNLI Christmas cards, calendars, gifts and souvenirs; bric-a-brac; books; cakes; raffle; etc.

Finish at 12 noon

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 14 October, 2023 – 10:00

Venue Name: 

St Bartholomew’s Church Hall

Venue address: 

Frinton Road
Holland on Sea
CO15 5UH

Contact Name: 

Wendy Lockyear

Contact landline: 

01255 425469

Cost: 

Admission £1 to include a cup of coffee or tea and biscuit

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes