Pictures of Walton on the Naze
in the county of Essex
About Walton on the Naze
This is a seaside resort that is a real treat for every member of the family. It is a traditional resort that simply caters for those whose wish is to have a jolly good time. Walton first gained popularity with the coming of the railways but its Victorian heyday has long since vanished, although many of the buildings built at that time remain to be seen and admired today.
During the Victorian era the town was known for it's sea holly, bought by the tourists of the day for its supposed aphrodisiac qualities, thought to be contained in the candied root.
An interesting feature of Walton is the manner in which its gaily coloured beach huts are arranged in receding tiers along and slightly above the beach. These huts are widely used by holidaymakers as almost a 'home from home' they provide a handy alternative to the beach for a picnic as well as a place to hide from a sudden squall. The beach is a haven for sun worshippers, it is of lovely firm golden sand, and swimming is safe from the shore-line.
The pier is a must for all the family. Walton's original pier was built in 1875 as a jetty for the paddle-steamers plying between the coast and London. At low tide the pier did not reach the sea and so the pier was built in its present form following a terrifying storm in 1880 when much of the old pier was destroyed. Today, the pier is equipped to provide everything for family fun including the time honoured past-time for Dad, fishing for Cod from the pier!
At the northern end of the town lies the sweeping area of grass and gorse that is known as the Naze, beneath which fossil rich cliffs tumble down to the shore. Wildlife flourishes on the Naze which provides a sanctuary for migrating birds. Many rare species can be seen such as Marsh Harriers, Teal and Twite. In spring and autumn the Nature trail comes alive with butterflies, the Essex skipper and Painted lady being but two. Wildlife boat trips can be arranged.
The local museum records much of the town's Maritime history and shows finds from it's ancient past. Other interesting places to visit in the region are Flatford Mill and Lock - owned by the National Trust and Mistley Towers at Mistley, both are within easy driving distance.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Walton on the Naze
| New Walton Pier | (0.3 miles, 0.6 km) | Pictures |
| The Naze Tower | (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Landguard Fort, Felixstowe | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Manning's Amusement Park, Felixstowe | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| St. Osyth Priory | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Bawdsey Manor | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Beth Chatto Gardens | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Flatford Mill | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Jimmy's Farm | (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Dedham Art and Craft Centre | (14.1 miles, 22.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich | (15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Colchester Castle | (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| High Woods Country Park | (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| St. Botolph's Priory | (16.1 miles, 25.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall | (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in Walton on the NazeAll attractions in EssexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Walton on the Naze
Frinton-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction SW)
Frinton, is a sedate area which retains a refined atmosphere and many gracious Victorian properties from when the then small seaside village was developed as a resort in the 1860's by Sir Richard Cooker.
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Dovercourt, in the county of Essex (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction N)
These days Dovercourt is part of Harwich, it operates as a coastal resort town with a pleasant sandy beach backed by a sea wall. The beach has been awarded the E.U. Blue Flag indicating its cleanliness and safety for families with children.
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Harwich, in the county of Essex (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction N)
The great seafarers of centuries have left the shores of England, these include Raleigh, Drake, Frobisher and Admiral Lord Nelson, all of whom brought glory for England.
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Clacton-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW)
Clacton-on-Sea is a fine Victorian resort that offers visitors and enjoyable and jolly time.
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Jaywick, in the county of Essex (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SW)
Much of Jaywick was built during the early part of the 20th century when Mr. Frank Stedman, a business man, bought the existing marshland to turn into a holiday resort.
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St Osyth, in the county of Essex (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW)
The village is noted for its medieval Priory, a Grade I listed building which started life as a foundation for Augustinian Canons around 1127, it later became an abbey which was eventually dissolved in 1539.
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Mistley, in the county of Essex (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)
Mistley lies on the south bank of the River Stour not far from Manningtree, to which it is joined via a tree-lined walk along the river which is oddly called The Walls.
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Brightlingsea, in the county of Essex (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W)
A medieval port on the Colne estuary, Brightlingsea was once an associate member of the Cinque Ports. The history of the town goes back to Roman times and it's industry has always been linked to the sea.
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Manningtree, a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NW)
The town shows fine examples of weavers cottages and walks through the town reveal fine Georgian facades behind which are Tudor and Elizabethan houses.
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Flatford, in the county of Suffolk (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction NW)
On arrival in Flatford there is little to prepare you for its overwhelming beauty, but you should not be surprised, for this after all is Constable Country, an area made famous by the great landscape painter and which features in so many of his pictures.
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Fingringhoe, in the county of Essex (13.8 miles, 22.3 km, direction W)
Delightful Fingringhoe is home to one of the most outstanding Nature Reserves in the country. It was formed out of a disused gravel pit near the estuary of the beautiful River Colne and today it is the premier flagship of the Essex Wildlife Trust.
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East Bergholt, in the county of Suffolk (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction NW)
This enchanting village gained lasting fame as Constable's birth place. It also has a very unusual medieval bell cage.
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Dedham, in the county of Essex (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NW)
There are two things that immediately strike you about this enchanting village, the first is the opulence of the beautiful 15th-century church, and the second is the fascinating view of the River Stour, which, like the church, has featured in Constable paintings.
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Greenstead, in the county of Essex (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction W)
Greenstead Church is said to be the oldest wooden building in the world. Well worth a visit..
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Ipswich, in the county of Suffolk (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction N)
This is a town that can trace its history back to the Stone-Age, it has been a successive settlement throughout the ages and has...
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| Walton-on-Naze Station | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Frinton Station | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction SW) |
| M2 Junction 7 | (40.6 miles, 65.3 km, direction S) |
| M2 Junction 6 | (41.3 miles, 66.5 km, direction S) |
| London Stansted Airport | (44.0 miles, 70.8 km, direction W) |
| Cambridge Airport | (52.8 miles, 84.9 km, direction NW) |
| Walton on the Naze to London | (64.4 miles, 103.6 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Walton on the Naze
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Walton on the Naze center |
| The Hotel Continental | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction N) |
| The Geisha Hotel & Restaurant | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SW) |
| Esplanade Hotel | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SW) |
| Barton Hotel | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW) |
| The Chudleigh | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW) |
| Marlborough Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction N) |
| The Brook Hotel | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction N) |
| The Waverley Hotel | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction N) |
| The Hotel Elizabeth Orwell | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N) |
| Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell | (12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Walton on the Naze |
