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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

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	Le Vere House Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) A warm and friendly welcome awaits at Le Vere House, situated a short walk from the seafront, shops, restaurants, pier and beautiful gardens. Le Vere House is well placed for visiting Colchester, wit... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	The Chudleigh Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) The Chudleigh has a Visit Britain 'Silver Award' and a 'Highly Commended' AA rating. It is a central 4-star Guest Accommodation, near the shopping centre, pier and seafront gardens.... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	The Langtry Hotel Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England (0.5 miles, 0.7 km) Just a few metres from Clacton's lively seafront and pier, The Langtry has a lift, free parking, free Wi-Fi and a cosy lounge bar. Clacton town centre is a 2-minute walk away.... More info and book online.. Price from £39.00
	The Sandrock Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England (0.5 miles, 0.7 km) Just a minute's walk to West Cliff Beach, Clacton-On-Sea town centre and Clacton-On-Sea pier, The Sandrock has free Wi-Fi and free parking. A full English breakfast is freshly cooked and served every... More info and book online.. Price from £38.00
	The Grosvenor Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) Just a 5-minute walk from Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station, The Grosvenor is less than a 10-minute walk from Clacton Pier and the beach. Free on-site parking is possible and free Wi-Fi is available through... More info and book online.. Price from £30.00

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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)