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Clacton East Beach

Essex, England


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Clacton East Beach, located on the Essex coast, is a popular seaside resort that offers a traditional British beach experience with its sandy beach, Victorian pier, and range of seaside entertainments.

Clacton East Beach is famous for its pier, built in 1877, and now attracts families with its huge range of traditional seaside entertainments. The beach is considered child-friendly, with local lifeguard patrol and first aid cover. The sandy beach is gently shelving and backed by the promenade and beach huts, with cliffs forming a backdrop and the town behind.

The beach provides a taste of the classic British seaside holiday, with a fine Victorian pier as a centrepiece, seaside amusements, cafes, and entertainment. The beach itself is a decent-sized stretch of clean golden sand, making it popular with families. During the busy summer months, a seasonal lifeguard service is available, and there is easy parking and plenty of amenities close by.

The beach gently slopes into the sea, making it safe for paddling, swimming, and building sandcastles with the kids. Visitors can enjoy a dip in the sea, try their hand at some water sports, or play crazy golf along the promenade. The iconic Clacton Pier is a hub of excitement and entertainment, with loads of amusement rides, arcades, and attractions. The Pavilion Fun Park is another great spot for family adventures, and the beautiful seafront gardens that line the upper promenade are worth exploring.

Throughout the year, the town comes alive with various events, including a lively carnival week and the annual Clacton Air Show, a free spectacle that lights up the skies with impressive aerial displays.

Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Tuesday 8 July

Tonight
Chance of rain 0%
Min temp. 14°C
(feels like 13°C)
Wind 4mph
Tomorrow (Wednesday)
Chance of rain 1%
Max temp. 22°C
(feels like 20°C)
Wind 7mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Clacton East Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 11:25 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 5:51 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   20.7°C  

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  • Facilities

    Campsite Food available Toilets Shops Slipway
  • Popular Activities

    Bird watching Canoeing Sailing Sunbathing Swimming Water sports Wind surfing
  • Features

    Aquarium Nature reserve Pier
  • Parking

    Parking available.

  • Dogs

    Restrictions apply - please check beach signs for more information.

  • Lifeguard

    No information available

  • Water Quality

    Excellent water quality

    Excellent water quality

Recommended holiday cottages near Clacton East Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Princes Theatre (0.8 miles)
Clacton Pier (0.8 miles)
Century Cinema (1 miles)
West Cliff Theatre (1.1 miles)
The Pavilion (1.1 miles)
Garden of Remembrance (1.1 miles)
Robbie Rascals Party and Play Centre (1.5 miles)
Jaywick Martello Tower (3.5 miles)
Lifehouse Spa (4.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Clacton-on-Sea

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TM187152

County: Essex

Country: England

Local Authority: Tendring

Nearest postcode: CO15 6JS

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