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About Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea is a fine Victorian resort that offers visitors and enjoyable and jolly time. The long golden sandy beach is backed a broad promenade behind which are attractive gardens.

There is a lively pier offering a wide range of entertainments and since 1948 the town has had it's own Band who regularly entertain at concerts and compete in major competitions. Though the buildings in the town are mostly Victorian, the Martello Towers were built against Napoleonic invasion.

The town offers excellent sporting facilities and a wide variety of shops that cater for all needs and tastes.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Clacton-on-Sea

	The Chudleigh Agate Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, Essex, England (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) The Chudleigh is conveniently situated in the centre of Clacton on Sea, near the main shopping centre, pier and seafront gardens. Established by the current family in 1963, its unique architecture ... More info and book online.. Price from £43.00
	Barton Hotel 1 Orwell Rd, 2-4 Orwell Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, England (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) A unique experience awaits you when you visit Barton Hotel, from the sympathetically restored building and individually themed guest rooms to the contemporary furnishings. We've carefully selected e... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
	The Geisha Hotel & Restaurant 7-9 Marine Parade East, Clacton-on-sea Essex, Essex, England (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) This affordable, family-run hotel offers comfortable, practical rooms and traditional food on the Clacton seafront. Ideally placed for the beach, pier and local amusements; you can relax with a dri... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00
	Esplanade Hotel 27-29 Marine Parade East, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, England (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) A warm welcome is assured at this hotel in Clacton-on-Sea, ideal for spring and autumn breaks. The picturesque countryside is dotted with charming towns and villages. The Esplanade Hotel is ideall... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
	Wivenhoe House Hotel Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, England (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW) Elegantly refurbished and offering all the comfort and hospitality of a country house. Wivenhoe House is an 18th century manor, delightfully situated in its own parkland grounds on the edge of Colches... More info and book online.. Price from £76.00

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Nearby travel help

Clacton Station	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Thorpe-le-Soken Station	(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction N)
M2 Junction 7	(35.2 miles, 56.6 km, direction S)
M2 Junction 6	(35.8 miles, 57.6 km, direction S)
London Stansted Airport	(39.2 miles, 63.1 km, direction W)
Cambridge Airport	(50.4 miles, 81.0 km, direction NW)
Clacton-on-Sea to London	(58.1 miles, 93.5 km, direction W)