For 10 weeks in this summer of 2021, the Octopus Ahoy! art sculptures will form a public art trail across Harwich, Tendring and the wider Essex area to celebrate the Mayflower 400™️ project and 150 Years of Clacton. The art trail, featuring 30 4ft-by-4ft octopus sculptures, can be followed on the Octopus Ahoy! app (free to download on iPhone and Read more...
The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) are funding a seafront heritage trail in Tendring from Jaywick Sands to Holland Haven but also incorporating Clacton town centre to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Clacton-on-Sea. The trail will cover over 5 miles of beautiful coastline and engage with local schools, elder care settings and wider community to be active Read more...
Frinton Summer Theatre which is the longest standing repertory theatre in the Country. Artistic Director Clive Brill announced their 70th annual repertory season in 2019. Read more...
Enjoy a great day out with your family and friends at Clacton Pavilion Fun Park in Essex. Home to a wide variety of rides and amusements to suit all ages we are proud to boast ‘Clacton’s largest‘ waterpark – plus tons of rides for children of all ages, a High Rope adventure and loads of inflatable fun among many of Read more...
For holidaymakers, locals, families and friends – young and old – our 5-acre amusement complex provides hours of fun with well-lit, computerised Bowling Lanes, an Arcade with classic favourites and today’s latest tech games, a wide choice of Indoor Funfair Rides and all the fun of the fair! Read more...
The Naze Tower is an historic 86ft landmark and unique visitor attraction situated on an attractive stretch of coastline at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Over eight floors it houses an art gallery with three exhibitions a year, a museum on the Tower and Naze, tea rooms and a roof viewing platform with spectacular panoramic views. More info: www.nazetower.co.uk 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. 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. Read more...
Curve Water Sports – Aqua Park, Wakeboarding, Kayaking and Paddleboarding Centre. Specialise in all the fun activities on the water, offering tuition for beginners though to pro level in a full range of sports Wakeboarding, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Swimming, Ringo Rides, and our Aqua Park the inflatable obstacle course! Book an activity of your choice and spend the day Read more...
The Pier was officially opened on 27th July 1871 when the SS ‘Albert Edward’ called, bringing with it a party of directors from Woolwich Steam Packet Company and around 200 guests. When it opened it was just 160 yards in length and 4 yards wide. Clacton Pier was originally built mainly as a landing platform, a jetty to accommodate the Read more...
