Family Adventures

Family holidays in old blighty are as popular as ever so escape to the Essex Coast and make some lasting memories with fun family activities to keep everyone happy.

Take a boat trip on a vintage sailing barge at Maldon on the Blackwater Estuary, check out the Essex ‘red’ seals on a trip out from Harwich Harbour or enjoy the rides of Adventure Island in Southend.

Fly a kite, chuck a frisbee and play some family football on the sandy beach or grassy greensward at Frinton-on-Sea. Hire a beach hut here for the day so you have a base and sit out with a cuppa, enjoying the sea views.

Beach combing is good fun and fossils can be found at Walton-on-the-Naze, sharks’ teeth being a local speciality! Pop into the Naze Tower here for the café and exhibition. Climb the 111 steps up to the viewing platform for spectacular, 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside and seascape. On a clear day you can see 30 miles away!

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Cycle around Clacton and Great Bentley

Address

Vista Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DB

Clacton-on-Sea

Find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride or a more challenging route for the independent rider.
Cycle around Harwich, Manningtree and Mistley

Address

Wick Lane, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TA

tic@tendringdc.gov.uk

Harwich

Why not discover and explore the beauty of the Tendring Peninsula by bike? There’s nothing like following the beautiful coastline or taking in the picturesque villages and countryside en-route. You’ll find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride…
City Beach

Address

Southend, SS1 2EJ

Southend

A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also close to the seafront amusements, shops, cafes and attractions.
Harbour Ferry Boat Rides

Address

1 The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HH

Telephone
01728 666329

customerservice@harwichharbourferry.com

Harwich

Harwich Harbour Foot and Bicycle Ferry is a quick and fun way to get from Suffolk to Essex across the Harwich Harbour. Departing from Felixstowe Landguard Fort, Harwich or Shotley Marina, its the perfect alternative to a long car journey or…
Naze Tower

Address

The Naze, Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE

Telephone
01255 852519

mail@nazetower.co.uk

Walton-on-the-Naze

Sited at the beautiful coastal location of the Naze, this historic 86ft navigational tower houses over eight floors, an art gallery, museum, tea rooms and a roof viewing platform with spectacular panoramic views.
Jaywick Martello Tower - Geocaching

Address

The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, Essex, CO15 2LF

Telephone
+44 (0)1255 822783

JaywickMartelloTower@essex.gov.uk

Jaywick

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub for the local community & visitors. There are regular arts & heritage exhibitions, talks & events.
Martello Bay, Clacton on sea

Address

Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1NW

Telephone
01255 686969

seafronts@tendringdc.gov.uk

Clacton-on-Sea

Martello Bay is located approximately one mile from town centre and is adjacent to West Beach.
NetPark

Address

Chalkwell Hall, Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NB

Telephone
01702 470700

chalkwell@metalculture.com

Westcliff-on-Sea

Netpark is a digital art park developed by Metal which gives an added attraction when walking around Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea
Gunners Park

Address

Shoeburyness Garrison, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9FW

Telephone
01702 470700

chalkwell@metalculture.com

Southend-on-Sea

METAL provide innovative, multi-disciplinary residency space for artists from the UK and overseas in Southend on Sea at Chalkwell Hall.