Clacton-on-Sea, “The Sunshine Coast of Essex”, is the largest town on the Tendring Peninsula and has lovely sandy beaches, safe sea bathing, water sports, a Victorian pier with undercover amusements and fun fair, golf course, airfield and numerous pubs, cafés and restaurants. The town is served by a bustling shopping area with many of the usual national chains represented.
The town and its beaches prove a popular spot for tourists in the Summer. There is an annual entertainment programme, including carnival and airshow.
Local attractions
Shopping
Clacton town centre
Clacton Factory outlet - http://www.clactonfactoryoutlet.com
Colchester town centre – a 20 minute drive from Clacton
Family fun
Clacton pier and amusement arcades – a two minute walk from the Hotel
Clacton beach – straight across the road
Colchester Zoo – http://www.colchesterzoo-kidz.co.uk
Culture
Westcliff Theatre, Clacton - http://www.westcliffclacton.org
Princes Theatre, Clacton - http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk
Mercury Theatre, Colchester - http://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk
Historical
Colchester Castle - http://www.colchestermuseums.org.uk
Other local attractions
Constable Country - http://www.constablecountry.co.uk
Harwich International port - http://www.harwich.co.uk
We would be delighted to provide further information on local amenities/attractions.
Getting here
By car:
Escape London and the M25, take the A12 signposted Chelmsford and Colchester, pass the exits to Colchester West and Colchester Central, then join the A120 signposted Harwich and Clacton.
From the A120 join the A133 for Clacton and at the first roundabout take the 3rd exit (A133) signposted Clacton. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit (straight on) signposted Clacton. Go straight across the next roundabout signposted A133 Clacton.
At St John’s Roundabout (with a large tiled Clacton-on-Sea sign) take the 3rd exit signposted Station, Sea Front and Town Centre. Continue forward onto Wellesley Road (A133) signposted Town Centre and Sea Front. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Carnarvon Road (B1032) signposted Sea Front. Follow this road straight to Clacton seafront passing through three sets of traffic lights (two for pedestrian crossings and one set at a junction).
At the seafront turn right (you should have the sea on your left hand side) and the Ocean Club Hotel is on the corner of the 3rd turning on the right (Orwell Road). Turn into Orwell Road to access the Hotel car park - you have reached your destination. Either head to Hotel Reception, or straight to the bar for a well earned drink!
From the Midlands and North, follow the A14 (signposted Felixstowe/Harwich) until you are south of Ipswich. Join the A12 signposted London, then take the A120 signposted Harwich. From the A120 join the A133 for Clacton and continue directions as above.
By train:
Regular trains run direct to Clacton from London Liverpool Street. Average journey time from London is 1 hour 30 minutes. The Hotel is about a 10 minute walk from the railway station.