Clacton on Sea (England)

Advantages: Good Basic Local Amenities, Centralised Attractions
Disadvantages: Small, A Little Boring, Roadworks, Few Places of Interest

...miles along the coast from Clacton but thanks to the fabulous “Sun Cheapskate Holidays”, Clacton was the destination of my and my son’s first holiday together last week. LOCATION Getting there was amazingly easy considering I once got lost for two hours in Cambridge (seriously). Clacton is situated on the Essex coast and is easily accessible from Essex, Herts or London by a series of A roads complete with clear and concise signposts directing you ...
...my highly strung toddler so Clacton pier was an ideal size for our needs. I can’t comment specifically about the minimal rides on offer as I was holidaying with said toddler although I saw enough to know that there are no great thrills to be had nor are there any particularly interesting or original games on offer. Clacton Pier is a place for younger families in my opinion, those contented to simply take a stroll around, enjoy some hot food from ... Read review

Advantages: Great fun for all the family, lots of events and attractions
Disadvantages: Sea defences

...in Clacton-on-Sea. During that time Clacton changed a lot and I spent the time to go out and do some of the things in and around the local area. I suppose Clacton has an image of being a retirement home with nothing there for younger people. To an extent this is still correct, it is indeed an area where many people go for their retirement, however, it is rapidly becoming much more tourism focused and the attractions and sights are becoming much more ...
...the number of tourists visiting Clacton rapidly fell during the 1970’s and 1980’s. This made Clacton the perfect spot for a peaceful retirement. In recent years, Clacton has undergone something of a rejuvenation in all its areas of interest and entertainment and I believe that Clacton is gradually rebuilding its tourism industry to an extent that I reckon in ten or twenty years time, it will be a more popular destination than ever. Clacton is one ... Read review

Advantages: Is situated in one of the hottest,driest parts of the country
Disadvantages: Suffers from an undeserved poor reputation

...is already one opinion on Clacton so I went to check it out as I didn’t want to be seen to pinch, nor repeat any of that persons opinion. I am not going to. I am not about to slag it off, each entitled to their own opinion, but I do hope that I can redress the balance and add a few positive things about Clacton. So, here goes…! Clacton-On-Sea is situated on the Essex coastline, probably about a little over an hours train ride from London ...
...to this day. I believe Clacton is very popular as a holiday destination for those wishing to escape from the City for a break. In the 60’s Radio Caroline was moored off the coastline and broadcasting nearby. The town really evolved as a holiday destination in the 70’s though when holiday camps and caravan parks became very popular. Clacton itself had a Butlins once which closed in 1985. now there is The Orchards Holiday Village in nearby ... Read review

Advantages: good chip shops
Disadvantages: boring in the winter

Clacton is situated approx. 70 miles from london and 14 miles Colchester. It has a regular bus and train services to these places. I have lived here for 18 years. We have a sea front with some very nice beaches. The nicest beaches are towards the Martello Bay area where you will find a watersports area, swimming area, a brewers fayre and numerous cafes and icecream type shops. A short walk to the pier will take you about 15 minutes, and here you ...
...toursist attraction places. Clacton is also home to many B & Bs, a days inn hotel, numerous caravan parks and camp sites so you will not be stuck on a place to stay. I would advise visiting clacton during the summer season as there is very little to do in the winter season with many places shutting i.e. the pier. However, if you are unlucky enough to visit in the winter there is a leisure centre and a cinema. There is also a regular saturday market ... Read review

Advantages: cheap, cheerfull, oldfashioned
Disadvantages: Oldfashioned, bad reputation

...do in the summer holidays, Clacton is your place! No matter if you 1 year old or 100 yrs old! Clacton isn’t like how most people perceive it as fall of old people on the front eating bags of chips! It’s a good old-fashioned family holiday, in the middle of the summer it’s so hot here it compares with places like Spain. We have a regular bus service that we take you to your place of interest as well as regular train links to Colchester ...
...football. On the outskirts of Clacton we have the shopping village that sells cut-price designer clothes, from Next, Elle, Ben Sherman, Miss Sixty and loads of sports wear from JD sports. As well as Rascals a children’s play centre. Clacton is also brilliant for young people who want to sun them selves all day on the beach or sit in the many beers gardens at the local pubs. Then move on to the clubs at night. The two local clubs Rumours ... Read review