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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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Book the The Chudleigh in Agate Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, Essex, England4 stars

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 ...
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Book the Barton Hotel in 1 Orwell Rd, 2-4 Orwell Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, England3 stars

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...
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Book the The Geisha Hotel & Restaurant in 7-9 Marine Parade East, Clacton-on-sea Essex, Essex, England

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...
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Book the Esplanade Hotel in 27-29 Marine Parade East, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, England2 stars

Esplanade Hotel

27-29 Marine Parade East, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, England (0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
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Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, England (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)
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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)

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