Clacton - Martello Tower Beach

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

Awards

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Keep Britain Tidy Seaside Award

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Things to see and do near Clacton - Martello Tower Beach

Push Kiting (0m)
Clacton Zoo (0m)
Clacton Pavilion (0m)
Clacton Pier (1m)
Seaquarium at Clacton Pier (1m)
Robbie Rascal Party and Play Centre (3m)
Space Kingdom (3m)
REVIVAL (3m)

Tourist Information

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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Weather

Forecast for Monday 17 December

06:00


Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	5°C
(feels like	2°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph.	W
Pressure	1013
Humidity	89%
UV Index	n/a
Air Quality

09:00


Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	5°C
(feels like	2°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 6mph.	WSW
Pressure	1016
Humidity	89%
UV Index
Air Quality

12:00


Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	7°C
(feels like	4°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	WSW
Pressure	1018
Humidity	89%
UV Index
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15:00


Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	8°C
(feels like	5°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 5mph.	SW
Pressure	1019
Humidity	89%
UV Index
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18:00


Chance of rain	4%
Max temp.	8°C
(feels like	5°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 6mph.	SSW
Pressure	1020
Humidity	90%
UV Index	n/a
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21:00


Chance of rain	4%
Max temp.	9°C
(feels like	6°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph.	SSW
Pressure	1020
Humidity	92%
UV Index	n/a
Air Quality

Nearby coastal places and features

Clacton - Groyne 41 (Beaches) 0.7m NE
Clacton-on-Sea (Town) 0.9m N
Jaywick (Village) 1m W
Jaywick (Beaches) 1.2m SW
Clacton (Beaches) 1.7m NE
Colne Point (Cliffs and Headlands) 3.9m W
Holland-on-sea (Beaches) 4.4m NE
Brightlingsea (Beaches) 5.7m W
Frinton-on-Sea (Town) 5.8m NE
Frinton-on-Sea (Beaches) 5.8m NE

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Accomodation near Clacton - Martello Tower Beach

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

The Cabana

The Cabana is situated just a 2-minute walk from the best stretch of beach in Clacton and overlooks the outdoor bowling green and the glimmering sea beyond. Wi-Fi is free. The rooms are en suite or have their own private bathroom. Details...
Beam Guest House
Just 1 mile from Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station, Beam Guest House is ideally located 2 minutes’ walk from the seaside. With free private parking and free WiFi, it offers bed and breakfast accommodation and en suite guestrooms. Details...
Premier Inn Clacton on Sea Seafront

Premier Inn Clacton on Sea Seafront is located next to the beach and a short stroll from the rides and amusements. It features a bar and restaurant. Details...
The Sandrock

Just a minute's walk to West Cliff Beach, Clacton-On-Sea town centre and Clacton-On-Sea pier, The Sandrock has free Wi-Fi and free parking. A full English breakfast is freshly cooked and served every morning. Details...
The Chudleigh

The Chudleigh is located close to Clacton-on-Sea's pier, seafront and shopping centre. Established by the current family in 1963, The Chudleigh is a popular Clacton on Sea guest house, with unique architecture. Free WiFi and free parking are... Details...
Le Vere House

A warm and friendly welcome awaits at Le Vere House, situated a short walk from the seafront, shops, restaurants, pier and beautiful gardens. Le Vere House is well placed for visiting Colchester, with its castle, museums and zoo. Details...

Self-catering

3 Worcester Court
3 Worcester Court is a lovely apartment situated in the seaside resort of Clacton-on-Sea. Set on the ground floor, this apartment sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one four poster double with en-suite and a twin room, as well as a separate shower room. Details...
Little Haven
Little Haven is a single-storey cottage in the quiet area of Holland-on-Sea, two miles from popular Clacton-on-Sea. The cottage has a double bedroom with dressing room and access to the garden, and a room with adult bunks. Details...
Little Thatch
Little Thatch is a semi detached thatched cottage just a short walk from the beach in the Essex seaside town of Walton on the Naze. Details...
12a East Row
12a East Row is in Holbrook, a village in the Suffolk countryside, and offers cosy family accommodation. This end terraced cottage has a double room and a room with adult bunks, and a shower room on the ground floor. Details...
Chapel Cottage
Chapel Cottage is a wonderful, terraced cottage in Pin Mill, a charming hamlet in South Suffolk, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property can sleep six people in a double bedroom with a 4' double bed and a family room with a double bed and children's bunks. Details...
The Bungalow
The Bungalow is a detached single storey property on the owners?? fishing farm in Suffolk, with shared use of a unheated outdoor swimming pool. There is one double bedroom which can also be offered as a twin, as well as a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Details...