Clacton is the largest and busiest of the Essex Sunshine Coast's resorts. It boasts beautiful golden beaches, a fun-packed pier, and beautifully maintained themed seafront gardens, seafront kiosks, two theatres, pleasure flights and a range of sports on land and water. Beaches are gently shelving and benefits from a free child safety wristband scheme to assist parents. The thriving town centre combines national chain stores with independent shops, the nearby factory shopping village offers designer labels at bargain prices. A calendar of events including a free two-day air show keep visitors entertained throughout the year.
Beach type: Sand
Nearest town: Clacton on Sea
Local authority: Essex County Council
OS Grid Reference: TM168136
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Keep Britain Tidy Seaside Award
Clacton-on-Sea
Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
Station Road
Essex
England
CO15 1SE
Phone 01255 686 633
Email clactontic@tendringdc.gov.uk
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Forecast for Saturday 16 February
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 3°C |
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Wind 2mph, gusting to 6mph. | ![]() SW |
Pressure | 1023 |
Humidity | 93% |
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Chance of rain | 5% |
Max temp. | 7°C |
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Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 90% |
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Chance of rain | 10% |
Max temp. | 8°C |
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Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1025 |
Humidity | 93% |
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15:00
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Chance of rain | 10% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 6°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 94% |
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18:00
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Chance of rain | 9% |
Max temp. | 8°C |
(feels like | 6°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 4mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 96% |
UV Index | n/a |
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21:00
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Chance of rain | 17% |
Max temp. | 7°C |
(feels like | 5°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 4mph. | ![]() S |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 98% |
UV Index | n/a |
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