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

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

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

Dinner with Santa

Charnallies Restaurant & Bar

On arrival at 3.30pm, you will be guided to your table by Santa’s Helpers and presented with your choice of a festive two course dinner – main and dessert (pre-ordering is required upon booking). At approximately 5pm Santa will arrive and make his way around all guests, talking to everyone and giving each (paying) child a gift, he will even stop for a few photos! Ticket prices: £18 per child – this includes a two course meal (main course and dessert), unlimited squash and a personalised gift from Santa £18 per adult – this a two course meal (main and dessert). Drinks are not included and can be purchased 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. For more details, including the set menu choices and T&Cs – https://charnallies.co.uk/christmas/santa-at-charnallies/

Event date & time: 

Sunday, 3 December, 2023 – 15:30 to 18:00
Sunday

Venue Name: 

Charnallies Restaurant & Bar

Venue address: 

1-5 Pier Avenue
Clacton on Sea
CO15 1QB

Contact Name: 

Hayley Owen

Contact email: 

Contact landline: 

Work telephone number

Cost: 

Children (under 12) £18 Adult £18

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Jaywick Martello Tower Coastal Open 2023

Annual Exhibition

An annual Exhibition showcasing the work of local Artists in the theme of heritage ,community and environment.

Opening times Thursday -Sunday 10am-4pm until end of September
From October Saturday -Sunday 10am-4pm

Event date & time: 

Sunday, 17 September, 2023 – 10:00 to Sunday, 29 October, 2023 – 16:00

Venue Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Venue address: 

Belsize Avenue
Jaywick
CO15 2LF

Contact Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Contact email: 

Cost: 

£1 per adult

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Jaywick Martello Tower Autumn Talks 2023

 Jaywick Martello Tower

A series of five talks Friday October 6 – Adrian Wright By Train to the Seaside (Pt 1) Friday October 13 – Adrian Wright By Train to the Seaside (Pt 2) Friday October 20 – Charlie Haylock The History of Surnames Friday October 27 – Mark Roberts St. Osyth Church Friday November 3 – Andrew Watson Vintage Bicycles All talks start at 11am and finish at noon Talks are £2 each Book all in advance and receive the finally talk free Refreshments provided

Event date & time: 

Friday, 6 October, 2023 – 11:00 to Friday, 3 November, 2023 – 12:00
Friday

Venue Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Venue address: 

Belsize Avenue
Jaywick Sands
CO15 2LF

Contact Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Cost: 

Talks are £2 each Book all in advance and get the last talk for free

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes