Jennifer’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Colchester Zoo
Maldon RoadFantastic zoo spread over a large area
Seal watching Harwich
Very interesting boat trip, a colony of over 200 seals
Clacton Pier
Full of fun and rides
The Castle Museum
Castle ParkBritain's oldest recorded town. Well worth a visit
Flatford mill
Scene of artist John Constable's "The Haywain"
Jaywick Martello Tower
Belsize AvenueNapoleonic Martello Tower open to visitors
St Osyth Priory | City & Country
West Field LaneMany stalls to look around on a Sunday morning and grap a bargain. Also amusement arcades, rides, food outlets and often music
ST.OSYTH BEACH SUNDAY MARKET
Beach RoadMany stalls to look around on a Sunday morning and grap a bargain. Also amusement arcades, rides, food outlets and often music
A huge napoleonic tower that you can climb to the top of for fantastic views along the coast. Also nice tearooms alongside
11 locals recommend
Naze Tower
Old Hall LaneA huge napoleonic tower that you can climb to the top of for fantastic views along the coast. Also nice tearooms alongside
Quite a busy local lifeboat station with a gift shop behind.
Please visit and buy something. They do a great job and are all volunteers
RNLI Clacton-on-Sea Lifeboat Station
Hastings AvenueQuite a busy local lifeboat station with a gift shop behind.
Please visit and buy something. They do a great job and are all volunteers
Landguard Fort
Interesting piece of history at Felixstowe
Audley End House and Gardens
Audley End RoadLots of history
Neighbourhoods
Clacton-on-Sea
Great Seaside town
Activity
The course (links) covers 110 acres and runs alongside the sea wall and inland to West Road. It is flat, part wooded and part open, and comprises five par 3s, nine par 4s and four par 5s. Total length from the competition tees is 6448 yards and the standard scratch score is 71. For ladies it is 5526 yards (SSS72).
There is an excellent practice ground of 10 acres, which is accessed by carefully crossing the 18th fairway. Two practice putting greens and a chipping area together with two practice nets are located close to the clubhouse. Practising on the course is prohibited. The course is well bunkered and fleets, which cross fairways or form boundaries, are a peculiar feature providing many water hazards.
The greens, considered to be among the best in Essex, are all watered by automatic sprinklers. There is no out of bounds within the perimeter of the course.
Clacton On Sea Golf Club
West Road
The course (links) covers 110 acres and runs alongside the sea wall and inland to West Road. It is flat, part wooded and part open, and comprises five par 3s, nine par 4s and four par 5s. Total length from the competition tees is 6448 yards and the standard scratch score is 71. For ladies it is 5526 yards (SSS72).
There is an excellent practice ground of 10 acres, which is accessed by carefully crossing the 18th fairway. Two practice putting greens and a chipping area together with two practice nets are located close to the clubhouse. Practising on the course is prohibited. The course is well bunkered and fleets, which cross fairways or form boundaries, are a peculiar feature providing many water hazards.
The greens, considered to be among the best in Essex, are all watered by automatic sprinklers. There is no out of bounds within the perimeter of the course.
Hastys Adventure Farm
West RoadMarvellous place for children to enjoy
Buy a lesson if you'd like a go, or just sit back and watch them on the water
Zenith Kiting - Kitesurfing and Paddleboarding in Essex
Selsey AvenueBuy a lesson if you'd like a go, or just sit back and watch them on the water
Clacton Airfield station
Millers Barn Golf Park
Jaywick Lane
Clacton Pavilion
Marine Parade EastFun Park by Pier. Many rides, food outlets, Soft Play, pool, mini golf and more
The Lanes 10 Pin Bowling
10 pin bowling
A must visit if you're a gardener. Beautiful landscaped gardens designed by award winning Beth Chatto, a cafe and garden centre
30 locals recommend
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens
Clacton RoadA must visit if you're a gardener. Beautiful landscaped gardens designed by award winning Beth Chatto, a cafe and garden centre
Where they make the Wilkin's jam. Interesting day out and you can go on trip around the farm
18 locals recommend
Tiptree Tea Room, Museum and Jam Shop
Factory HillWhere they make the Wilkin's jam. Interesting day out and you can go on trip around the farm
Clacton Aero Club
58 West RdPleasure flight trips. Wonderful views from the sky
Food scene
Gourmet Gardens
2 Marlowe RdExcellent Chinese Takeaway
The Fry Inn
1 Tudor Cllocal Fish and Chip Shop. Takeaway or deliver
Armstrong's Restaurant
Marine Parade EastGood food and a view over the sea. Music in the evenings
Toby Carvery Clacton on Sea
Marine Parade Westgood food. short walk away.
Franco's
4 Colne RoadVery good local restaurant
Moon & Starfish
1 Marine Parade EThe local Wetherspoon's, opposite the pier
Terry's Fresh Fish
Wash LaneLocally caught fresh fish sales
Entertainment
West Cliff Theatre
Tower RoadGreat shows on throughout the year
Princes Theatre
Station RoadGreat Shows on throughout the year. Book online
Century Cinema Clacton
129 Pier AveGreat Films on every week.
Only £3.50 entrance
Tricky Escape Clacton
175 Old RdEscape Room
Buzz Bingo & Slots Room Clacton-on-Sea
129 Pier AveFree games on Thursdays