Frinton Summer Theatre

Frinton Summer Theatre is the longest-running repertory theatre in the UK. Each summer sees some of the best talent in British theatre come to Frinton, bringing West End performances to the east coast. In the true traditions of repertory theatre, a new cast comes to present a different show each week, with a varied collection of productions taking place from Read more…

Jaywick Martello Tower is a renovated Martello tower at Jaywick, 2.7 miles south-west of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. It now functions as an arts, heritage and community venue. Located at Jaywick Martello Tower, The Promenade, Belsize Ave, Jaywick Sands, CO15 2LF. For more information call 01255 822783 or email JaywickMartelloTower@essex.gov.uk. Read more…

Harwich Redoubt is a circular fort built in 1808 to defend the port of Harwich, Essex from Napoleonic invasion. The Harwich Society opens it to the public, for opening times please see the Harwich Redoubt Fort on the Harwich Society Website. For more information or any enquiries call 07973 413869 or email redoubt@harwich-society.co.uk. Read more…

The Electric Palace cinema, Harwich, is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas to survive complete with its silent screen, original projection room and ornamental frontage still intact. It was designed by the architect Harold Ridley Hooper of Ipswich, Suffolk and opened on 29 November 1911. The cinema offers a variety of films, live events and more. Located at Electric Palace Read more…

The Princes Theatre is a large Grade 2 listed building designed and built with flexibility in mind. Complimented by its ancillary ‘Essex Hall’, the Princes Theatre is able to accommodate anything from the smallest board meeting, up to a 600 seat conference.  It includes purpose built rooms, high quality audio visual equipment and flexible catering facilities. The venue has a Read more…

St Osyth Priory has a long and fascinating history which dates back over many centuries. The Augustinian Abbey was founded shortly after 1120 by Richard de Belmeis, Bishop of London The Abbey was dissolved on July 28, 1539 and passed first to Thomas Cromwell and then to Princess Mary. Lady Savage inherited Melford Hall in Suffolk on her husband’s death Read more…

Clacton-on-Sea is an all-weather, year-round tourist destination, there is plenty of things to do whilst in and around the town.  With a host of different attractions will keep you occupied on your visit, from the awarding winning beaches and the thrills of the fair at Clacton Pier and Clacton Pavilion to Hasty Adventure Farm. Clacton also boasts a varied programme Read more…