Tendring District's Coast

Tendring district has the River Stour to the north, the North Sea to the east, and the River Colne to the south.

Explore Tendring district and you will discover the Essex Sunshine Coast.  Find a wealth of leisure and tourism experiences from traditional seaside resorts rich in history, to quieter coastal paths bursting with nature and wildlife, all within reach by sustainable transport.

The River Stour passes through the Dedham Vale ANOB to meet the tidal waters of the estuary at Manningtree.  Close by the station, you can enjoy views of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from the riverside.  The estuary is an important area for wildlife with thousands of birds coming here to rest and feed.

A short walk past Grayson Perry’s ‘House for Essex’ leads to the shore of the River Stour. Enjoy views across the estuary to the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Explore the Essex Way, a long distance footpath passing nearby on its way to Harwich.