Clacton on Sea Local Attractions

Clacton Pier including traditional amusements, stalls, shops and stunning views of the Essex Sunshine Coast. SeaQuarium. Come face to face with creatures that lurk beneath the waves. IndiKart Indoor Karting. Enjoy the thrill as you race around the indoor circuit. The Essex Sunshine Coast. 7 miles of sandy beach with a promenade stretching from Frinton to Jaywick. Holland Haven Country Park. An ideal bird watching spot, this Park covers over 100 acres on the coast. Antiques. Follow in the footsteps of Lovejoy as you hunt out antiques in picturesque Constable country - Essex and Suffolk villages. Gnome Magic (Nr Ardleigh) - 500 gnomes and their friends living in an amazing wood. Brightlingsea - maritime town rich in character and history. Layer Marney Tower (near Colchester) - a magnificent example of Tudor architecture. Clacton Pier - the largest fun pier in Europe with 13 fairground rides, including a new flight simulator. Colne Valley Railway - A family day out from London in Essex with vintage steam and diesel trains, authentic carriages, platforms, stations and heritage railway. Britain's oldest recorded town. Clacton Leisure Centre - swimming pool, fitness centre, sports hall, solarium and lots more. Colchester Zoo is constantly evolving to ensure our world class level of commitment to it's animals. A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history