See and Do

In and around Jaywick Sands and Clacton on Sea

There are plenty of attractions locally to enjoy alongside the miles of sandy beaches. Clacton Pier and the Clacton Pavilion with something for everyone and fireworks every Bank Holiday • The beautiful seafront gardens • Westcliff Theatre with an excellent programme during the summer • Historic priory at St Osyth • Clacton Factory Outlet Shopping Village • Golf courses • Water sports • Sea and Fresh-water fishing.

Annual events in and around Clacton include: Classic Car Show in Clacton in June, Tendring Show in Clacton in August, Clacton Carnival in August with an Air Display including the Red Arrows, CAMRA beer festival in August. At Christmas meet Santa at Colchester Zoo.

• Clacton Pier - sea aquarium, sea-fishing, rides, and food outlets

• Clacton Seafront Gardens - free, open public area. Dog-friendly.

• Clacton Pavilion - restaurant, ten pin bowling, water-park and children's rides

• Westcliff Theatre - seasonal programme
  

Further afield

Essex is a diverse county offering resorts, countryside, and plenty of activities to suit every taste and across the border from Suffolk.