Ha’Penny Pier & Visitor Centre

Work began on this pier in 1852 and it was opened on the 2nd of July 1853. It was so called because of the ½d toll charged (like a platform ticket). Originally the pier was twice as long as the present one but one half burnt down in 1927. It was a popular departure point for paddle steamers until after Read more…

The Discovery Centre is ideally located at the Naze, Walton.  The Naze is a unique coastal landscape of outstanding geological and biological importance. As the most easterly peninsula in Essex it is an important site for migrating birds and boasts a number of different habitats, both terrestrial and marine. About the reserve: The Naze also has immense historic and civic Read more…

The local area offers a range of angling opportunities from commercial coarse fisheries, reservoirs and rivers to sea fishing along its vast coastline. Sea fishing is prominent in the river estuaries and off the coast at Hutley’s beach at St Osyth, the piers at Clacton, Frinton, Walton and Dovercourt all producing particularly in winter. Find out more information on angling Read more…

Although officially the third longest pier in the UK at over half a mile long, Walton Pier is by far the longest pier going out into the open sea, which makes it ideal for sea fishing. Cast your lines out to sea for Bass, Garfish and Sole in summer and for Flounder and Cod in winter. Stingrays up to 30lb Read more…

Clacton Pier has long been regarded as one of the prime sea fishing spots along the Tendring coastline. Summer or Winter, there is always plenty of action to be had on this six acre pleasure pier. The “Day Fishing Permits” are valid from 8am – 6pm and allow the holder to fish from the pier berthing arm at the pier Read more…

The Brightlingsea Foot Ferry provides not only a means of crossing the creek, but opens up opportunities to explore the attractions and facilities the area has to offer such as Cudmore Grove East Mersea and the East Essex Aviation Society, Point Clear.  The custom built ferry boat has a ramp which can be lowered to allow access for wheelchair users Read more…

A traditional 600-seat seaside theatre offering a whole variety of entertainment all year round, including a traditional summer season variety show. The theatre also features a foyer art gallery and the Stage Door Cafe Bar. Visit  West Cliff for the latest show information. West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, Tower Road, Clacton, CO15 1LE Read more…

Opened in June 2021 to provide a bright, purpose built exhibition space for both local artists and those from further afield to display their work. The gallery houses ever changing art exhibitions which include displays of paintings, photographs, prints, woodturning, ceramics and mixed media. The gallery is open all year round Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm and Sat 10am to 2pm. Read more…

Clacton Kayaks located at Dovercourt Boating Lake, Harwich.  Offering an on-site shop where you can book hourly rentals of kayaks and paddleboards, as well as offering daily hire off-site and guided wildlife tours of the local rivers. For more information visit Clacton Kayaks. Clacton Kayaks, Dovercourt Boating Lake, Lower Marine Parade, Harwich, CO12 3ST   Read more…

Brightlingsea is a small town with a big history! The Brightlingsea Museum, founded by Alf Wakeling in 1989, has taken on a new lease of life and recently moving to a new premises on Station Road.  Whether you drop in for half an hour or half a day, there is plenty to explore, engage and excite you, whatever your age Read more…