Martello Bay

Clacton on Sea is the largest and busiest of the Essex Sunshine Coast’s resorts.  It boasts beautiful golden beaches, a fun-packed pier, exceptionally maintained seafront gardens, sea front kiosks, two theatres and pleasure flights. This beach can also boast Blue Flag status which was regained this year.  The beach is gently shelving and benefits from a child safety wristband scheme Read more…

A sandy beach at this busy and popular seaside resort on the Essex Sunshine Coast.  Its many attractions include Clacton Pier, The Pavilion Fun Park, bars, restaurants and town centre shopping. The town boasts two theatres that provide a variety of entertainment all year round.  Clacton hosts a free Airshow as part of its action packed August Bank Holiday programme Read more…

Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its cleanliness and gentility, the area places special emphasis on relaxed family fun at the seaside. Enjoy walks along the extensive greensward or take a short walk into the town centre with its full range of shopping amenities.  A walk in one direction brings you to Read more…

The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in north east Essex.  The beautiful Naze cliffs and national nature reserve provide the perfect opportunity for walking and bird watching. Gaze across Hamford Water and watch yachts enter and leave Titchmarsh Marina while in the background large vessels sail to and from the Port of Harwich. Access is by mainline railway Read more…

Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range of family activities are available along the promenade including an impressive range of sport and leisure facilities e.g. skate park, model yacht pond and boating lake. There are two cast iron lighthouses, known as Dovercourt Range Lights, one on the beach and one off-shore Read more…

Harwich Beach is located adjacent to the historic town of Harwich on the estuary of the rivers Stour and Orwell in north-east Essex.  The town is an important port and the old town of Harwich is a conservation area, containing many beautiful historic buildings. Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast Read more…

With only 20 unique rides no matter the age or ability there will be something to keep family and friends entertained all day long. Admission to the Fun Park is free and rides are operated on an unlimited rides wristband basis. With attractions like Clacton’s newest and largest water park, Bowling, Armtrongs Bar, Swashbuckles Adventure Play, Adventure Golf, Upside Down Read more…

Walton Pier offers a fun-filled day with family or friends, whatever the weather!  A 5-acre amusement complex providing hours of fun with well-lit, computerised bowling lanes, an arcade with classic favourites and today’s latest tech games and a wide variety of indoor funfair rides. Funfair rides Coco Bongo soft play Vertigo climbing walls Arcade Bowling VR attractions Escape room Food 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…

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…