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The information contained on this page is intended as a guide for those visitors to the Essex Sunshine Coast with visual, hearing or physical impairments. The information given is as accurate as possible at the time of going to publication but changes could occur in the meantime. Therefore, the publishers, Tendring District Council, cannot accept responsibility for any omissions or errors.

Useful Links
www.disabledgo.info
www.tourismforall.org.uk
www.radar.org.uk

Information to help you make the most of your stay on the Essex Sunshine Coast...

Clacton & Tendring Shop Mobility
Clacton & Tendring Shop Mobility is a registered charity that is dedicated to promoting the welfare and independence of people with mobility impairments, whether temporary or permanent. Shop mobility provides powered scooters / wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs.

Shop Mobility
114 Pier Avenue
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 5DJ
Tel: 01255 435566


Top - Donkey Derby at the Clacton Carnival, Left - Enjoying the view from Frinton's tranquil greensward, Right - Lots to do for all the family!

Holiday Accommodation
Some of the accommodation on this site MAY be suitable for those visitors with visual, hearing or physical impairments. We would advise that you check your requirements with the proprietor of the establishment before booking.

National Accessible Scheme
Proprietors of accommodation taking part in the National Accessible Scheme are committed to accessibility. If you have particular mobility, visual or hearing needs, look out for our National Accessible Scheme.

You can be confident of finding accommodation or attractions that meet your needs by looking for the nationally recognised symbols. Properties and attractions displaying these symbols will have met the National Accessible Scheme criteria. If you have addition special needs or requirements you are recommended to make sure that these can be met by your chosen establishment before confirming your reservation.

For more information log on to: www.enjoyengland.com


Toilets
Many of the District’s public toilets have facilities operated by the National Radar Key System. For a full listing of accessible toilets or to purchase a Radar key contact one of our local Tourist Information Centres.


Car Parking
Mobility vehicles may be parked free of charge on all Council car parks for up to three hours in any one day, providing a blue parking badge is displayed correctly and the clock is set accurately. Disabled badge holders are entitled to unlimited parking in designated on street parking areas, which are marked with a white broken line (excluding permit zones).

For further details on car parks and parking contact:
Car Parks Manager, Tendring District Council
Tel: 01255 686868 (office hours only)

Alternatively log on to Tendring District Councils Parking Services Page.


Provisions in Theatres/Cinemas
Both the Princes and West Cliff Theatres in Clacton, the Electric Palace Cinema in Harwich and Frinton Summer Theatre have designated spaces suitable for wheelchair users and carer’s / support workers. However we would recommend that you discuss any specific needs at the time of booking your tickets.





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Contact Clacton Tourist Information Centre - Tel: 01255 686633 - e-mail: clactontic@tendringdc.gov.uk

 

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