Essex Sunshine Coast

If you are in search of traditional seaside pleasures with a modern twist - the Essex Sunshine Coast (part of the Tendring holiday peninsula) is the perfect location. From award-winning beaches in Clacton- on-Sea to the historical port of Harwich.

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Clacton-on-Sea

The capital of the 'Essex Sunshine Coast', Clacton is a popular seaside town with tree-lined streets, sand/shingle beaches and beautiful clifftop gardens. The fun-packed 19th C. pier offers fairground rides and sea fishing. Try out a range of watersports, or enjoy an evening out at one of the two theatres. The town centre has a range of shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs.

Tourist Information Centre - Town Hall, Station Road +44 (0)1255 686633.

Beach - Quality Coast Award.

Things to do
- Go bargain hunting at the Clacton Shopping Village.
- Come face to face with the fishy inhabitants of the Seaquarium.
- Take a walk along the cliff top at Holland Haven Country Park.
- Challenge the family to a round of crazy golf.
- Enjoy a pleasure flight from the town's airfield.
- Let the children loose at Play Rascals - a fun indoor playground.

Events 2008
9-17 August - Clacton Carnival Week
20-23 August - Clacton Beer Festival
21-22 August - Clacton Air Show
6-7 September - Clacton Triathlon

Further Information: www.essex-sunshine-coast.org.uk

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Frinton-on-Sea

With a reputation as an exclusive resort, Frinton retains an atmosphere of the 1920/30's. Tree-lined avenues sweep down to the elegant Esplanade and cliff-top greensward. The sandy beach is quiet and secluded. Connaught Avenue - the main shopping street has been dubbed the 'Bond Street' of East Anglia.

Beach - Quality Coast Award.

Things to do
- Enjoy a performance at Frinton's Summer Theatre.
- Take a walk along the seafront with its colourful Victorian-style beach huts.
- Play a game of golf or tennis, followed by a cream tea.

Events 2008
7-12 July - Frinton Tennis Club International Veterans Week
13-19 July - Frinton Tennis Club Men's $15k and Ladies $10k Satellites
15 July-30 August - Frinton Summer Theatre
11-16 August - Frinton Tennis Club Junior Open
11-12 October - Frinton Literary Festival

Further Information: www.essex-sunshine-coast.org.uk

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Walton-on-the-Naze

Family seaside resort with sandy beaches, seafront gardens and quaint narrow streets. The pier is the second longest in England, offering fairground rides, ten pin bowling and sea angling. Just to the north is The Naze, an unspoilt headland of heath, saltmarshes and sandy beaches - it's 70 feet high cliffs are being severely eroded away.

Beach - Quality Coast Award.

Things to do
- Visit the Columbine Centre for summer shows and dancing.
- Climb up the Naze Tower for panoramic coastal views.
- Take a ride on the little train to the end of the pier.
- Search out the seals on a boat trip into The Backwaters.
- Children will love the indoor pool with its exciting flume ride.
- Explore the Maritime Museum housed in the old lifeboat house.
- Go fossil hunting on the cliffs of The Naze.

Events 2008
7 June - Walton Open Gardens
6 July - Walton Classic Vehicle Show
15-17 August - Walton Carnival Weekend
13 December - Walton Christmas Event

Further Information: www.essex-sunshine-coast.org.uk

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Other 'Seaside' Places of Interest

Holland-on-Sea and Jaywick (both nr. Clacton-on-Sea) have quiet sandy beaches and picnic areas. At the Victorian-style seaside resort of Dovercourt, look out for the iron lighthouses which sit along the sandy beach. Blue Flag and Quality Coast Awards. Brightlingsea is an ancient maritime town - with a sandy beach and colourful beach huts. Blue Flag Award.

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