Essex Sunshine Coast - Tendring Coast & Countryside

Destination

The Essex Sunshine Coast, a traditional mix with a modern twist.
The Essex Sunshine Coast Tendring Coast & Countryside is the ideal destination for your visit!

The East of England boasts one of the best climates in the country along with the lowest rainfall in the UK. With the beautiful Stour Valley to the north and the River Colne to the south, this area is full of history, rivers,
creeks, unspoilt coastlines and famous countryside.

With easy links by road, train, coach, ferry (Harwich) and plane (Stansted) the centre of London is only an hour or so away, making it an easily accessible destination.

Clacton, Frinton, Walton, Jaywick, St Osyth, Harwich, Dovercourt, Mistley, Manningtree, Brightlingsea.

What's on Offer

Amenities

Over 36 miles of coastline, and long sandy award winning beaches.

Places to Visit

Princes and West Cliff Theatres, Frinton Summer Theatre, Harwich Electric Palace Cinema, Clacton Pier, Walton Pier, Leisure Centres & sports facilities.
Cinemas, golf driving ranges, crazy golf, seafront gardens, museums and sites of historical interest, nature reserves plus much, much more!

Entertainment

With an eclectic mix of heritage, seaside fun and cultural experiences on offer, we have everything you need to make the most of your visit.

Shopping

Delicatessens, traditional local stores, themed markets, fresh local produce and familiar high street stores are all available right along the Essex Sunshine Coast. Larger towns have a varied selection of shops, ranging from familiar high street names to the more individual stores.

After a strenuous days shopping you could relax and unwind and be pampered in one of the many hair or beauty boutiques locally.

Eating Out

Why not spoil yourself at one of the independently owned award winning restaurants or one of the well known chain restaurants that the area has to offer. You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to fish and chip shops, café’s and coffee shops, where you can relax and watch the world go by. Or if you prefer a cool drink why not try one of the many pubs and enjoy a drink and some pub grub.

Still peckish? Take your pick from one of the many seafront kiosks selling everything from ice cream and candyfloss to hot dogs.

There really is something for everyone to enjoy to suit all pockets.

Recreation & Sport

The Essex Sunshine Coast has a number of leisure and sports facilities throughout the district.

Conference & Business Facilities

A number of the area's hotels, holiday parks and the Princes Theatre, Clacton, offer conference facilities.

Accommodation

Accommodation ranges from holiday parks through to old style inns, B&B’s and luxury hotels, where prices remain very competitive and friendly hosts offer visitors a warm welcome.

Getting There

Road

70 miles from London with excellent road links via the A12.

Rail

Direct link from Liverpool Street.

Sea

Harwich International Port.

Air

London Stansted.