Clacton-on-Sea

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 of events that take place throughout the year including the free to attend Clacton Airshow held annually in late August.

The main town offers a selection of brand named and independent shops whilst just on the outskirts is the Clacton Shopping Village offering a selection of fashion, homewares and everyday essentials.

Clacton Leisure Centre offers a range of facilities from swimming, strength training, high-energy classes to holistic relaxation.

Food and drink premises in abundance from cafes and ice cream parlours to cosy pubs and restaurants.

The stunning seafront gardens consist of a Mediterranean garden, a memorial garden, sensory garden and sunken rose garden.  The seasonal displays create an eye catching feature.

The town was settled during the Old Stone Age by a race of hunters. Flint Implements and the fossilised bones of the cave lion, straight tusked elephant and wild ox have all been unearthed on the Clacton foreshore and at Lion Point. Clacton developed from a small village into a seaside resort in the late 19th Century with the fashion for coastal health and bathing.

For local information and accommodation details contact:
Visitor Information Centre (located with Clacton Town Hall, CO15 1SE) on 01255 686633.
Click the link for local travel information: How to travel to Clacton.