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These are just some of the experiences that we have on offer; your holiday can be as lively or as relaxed as you wish it to be!
Visit our lisings page for things to do in the area.

Seafronts & Beaches
• Traditional fun packed piers
• Amusement facilities
• Historical points of interest
• Crazy golf
• Leisure centres
• Cinemas
• Bingo halls
• Equestrian centres
• Badminton and tennis clubs
• Pleasure flights
• Sailing clubs and marinas
• Children’s activity centres
• Play parks
• Skate parks
• Assortment of shops
• Trendy restaurants
• Cafés
• Pubs
• Wine bars
• Night clubs
• Vibrant arts scene
• Theatres
  Princes Theatre
  West Cliff Theatre
  Frinton Repertory Theatre
Churches
• Ferry trips & excursions
• Petting zoo’s / farms
• Paintball
• Corporate entertainment
• Carnivals
Museums

Brightlingsea hosts an annual regatta, smack and barge race, pyefleet week and music festival

Whether you come just to relax and unwind or have something more action packed scheduled in, there is always something to see or do on The Essex Sunshine Coast come rain or shine. With an eclectic mix of heritage, seaside fun and cultural experiences on offer we have everything you need to make the most of your visit.

From traditional piers in Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze full of family fun and entertainment to Brightlingsea, a haven for water sports hosting an annual regatta, smack and barge race and pyefleet week as well as a annual music festival. An array of outdoor events will keep you occupied throughout the year, for example the annual Clacton Air Show in August is a must see with spectacular flying displays over two days.

Harwich Music Festival & Clacton Carnival

Harwich Music Festival, Clacton Carnival and Clacton Pier

The vibrant and varied nightlife is one not to be missed with plenty of trendy wine bars, pubs and clubs on offer. We have a thriving and well-established music, theatre and the visual arts scene. With the Princes and the West Cliff Theatres offering a range of plays, musicals, dance, and comedy shows to suit all tastes. You are guaranteed great performances and great nights out from the moment you step through the door.

Visit our link to Tendring District Councils What's On page for more information about events happening in and around the area.

Click here for entertainment listings!

Princes Theatre Clacton

The Princes Theatre in Clacton
has a busy schedule of shows
throughout the year


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

 

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