Trails of Tendring

Discover trails all around Tendring and learn more about the history, culture, arts, architecture and more of different places within the district. Covering areas such as Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, Harwich, Holland-on-Sea, Jaywick Sands, Manningtree, St Osyth, Walton-on-the-Naze and other locations these trails aim to promote activity within the district as well as raise awareness of the historical importance Tendring has.   Read more…

A life-sized wooden statue has recently been unveiled in Weeley to honour the village’s heritage. The statue was unveiled the prior weekend and depicts a Highland Soldier from the Napoleonic Era. Carved by woodcarver Rusty from Marnic Wood who teamed up with Weeley In Bloom, this new sight can be found where the footpaths meet at Second Avenue and St Read more…

A structure of The Mayflower Ship, designed by artist collaborators Hanman Murphy, is located on the first roundabout outside of Harwich’s International Port. This piece of public art, made from a structural skeleton, evokes the historic starting point of the Mayflower story with the globe reflects the interpretation of iron bearing waters, and the international legacy of the Mayflower. The Read more…

The Kindertransport Memorial, “Safe Haven” marks the arrival of thousands of evacuated children to Britain through the Kindertransport rescue programme, from December 1938 to the outbreak of war in September 1939. The port of Harwich was the main point of entry for most of the children who found refuge in Britain during the Kindertransport Rescue Programme. This bronze statue depicts Read more…

Wrabness Local Nature Reserve is located on the southern bank of the River Stour between Manningtree and Harwich, it is a mixture of unimproved grassland, wooded areas and marshland with extensive intertidal mudflats and saltmarsh. A network of paths and specially designed ramps makes for easy access for the disabled visitor. You can enjoy both Coppice woodland and watching waders Read more…

Brook Country Park is located between the A133 and London Road Roundabout in Clacton. The park consists of rough grassland with scattered blocks of young trees. It provides an informal, quiet countryside recreation for the public and contributes towards the bio-diversity of the area. There are a network of grass paths throughout the park and an all-weather access path for less Read more…

Cranleigh Close Open Space is a 2.2 acre site off Constable Avenue in Clacton. It provides quiet countryside recreation for the public and contributes to the bio-diversity of the area. It is enclosed by a hedged perimeter and has an all-weather access pathway, picnic tables and litter bins. In 2011 pupils from Cann Hall Primary School helped to plant two Read more…

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Every Saturday at 9am. The event takes place at Cliff Park, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LJ. It costs nothing to join in- however registration is mandatory. Registration is only needed one time. Click here to register. Read more…

The largest children’s and adult activity centre in Clacton-on-Sea. Amazing Activities have a range of different events for all ages. To book any activities visit their website. Read more…

The Mayor’s Garden in Dovercourt is a triangular shaped open space, covering an area of approximately 0.52 hectares. The garden lies at the junction of Main Road, Barrack Lane and Mayflower Avenue. It consists of formal flower beds, shrub beds, areas of grass and mature trees. There are a number of memorial trees and benches throughout the garden. The flower beds are planted twice annually Read more…