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Tendring has a
great deal to offer today's holidaymaker in search of the
traditional pleasures of a seaside holiday but with modern
entertainment and facilities. Renowned for its sandy beaches
the area also has a variety of inland delights to offer its many
visitors. This part of Essex is also one of the sunniest, driest
areas of the UK. With the beautiful Stour Valley to the north and
the River Colne to the south, the area is full of history, quaint
villages, rivers and creeks, unspoiled coast and famous
countryside. Why not visit our
Seafront and Beaches pages to find out
about the beaches and facilities nearby. Addtionally, a visit to
our tourism website at
www.essex-sunshine-coast.org.uk
is well worth a look as it is packed full of useful
information when planning a visit to our area including places to
stay.

Clacton & Jaywick
Award winning beach, fun packed pier, beautifully maintained
seafront gardens, amusements, watersports and newly refurbished
leisure centre. As well as all the daytime fun Clacton offers a
varied and vibrant nightlife with its two theatres, the Princes and
West Cliff, attracting top showbiz names as well as a plethora of
pubs, clubs and restaurants to suit all tastes. Nearby Jaywick has
some of the finest beaches in the area and offers the ideal spot
for a seaside picnic or day out.
  
Harwich and Dovercourt
Harwich has a rich maritime history and also boasts the UK's second
busiest passenger ferry port. Attractions include the Electric
Palace Cinema, Redoubt Fort, numerous museums and lighthouses. Just
to the south of Harwich lies the older town of Dovercourt.
Particular features of the town are the iron lighthouses or
'Leading Lights' which sit along the picturesque Blue Flag
Beach.
Frinton and Walton Frinton's
beautiful sweeping greensward, immaculately clean sandy beaches,
tree lined avenues, fine coastal walks and the summer repertory
theatre make a visit to the town a unique experience. Nearby Walton
always has something going on. Ten pin bowling or sea fishing on
the country's second longest pier, beautiful; beaches, cliff top
walks and gardens, a visit to the Naze Tower or strolling through
the town's narrow streets.
Mistley and Manningtree
The entire eight miles of the Stour estuary are a magnet for
artists, walkers, birdwatchers, cyclists and sailing enthusiasts.
From the waterfront there are fantastic views across the Stour
Estuary, a stroll or picnic at Mistley Walls makes the most of this
delightful scenery and you can also see the famous Swan Colony.


Brightlingsea, St Osyth and Thorrington
Brightlingsea is a town rich in seafaring history and has many
interesting buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants. It is also the
only one of the Cinque Ports outside of Kent and Sussex. At the top
of Brightlingsea Creek is the village of Thorrington, with
outstanding views around the only remaining tide mill in Essex. St
Osyth is a village centred on a crossroads and contains an
attractive group of shops and restaurants and two museums. The
nearby creek has a small boatyard and water skiing lake.
Tendring's Villages
Away from the coast there are a wealth of beautiful and picturesque
villages to discover and explore. Some of the lesser-visited
villages offer a spectacular range of floral displays and gardens
and have an excellent record in Anglia in Bloom competitions.
Ardleigh, Beaumont, Great Bentley, Little Bentley, Tendring and
Thorpe are well worth a visit.
Our area is not only very scenic but it is also steeped in
history - take a look at our
Museums and Heritage page which offers more information.
Also worth a look is our
Walks
in Tendring page as one of the best ways to see our area is on
foot.
The area offers a busy events calendar throughout the summer
season and beyond with shows, festival and fetes.
Visit the "What's
On" area of this website.

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