Character Weekend

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Character Weekend

📅 Saturday 5 September 2026 🕚 10:00am 📍 Clacton Pier
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Character Weekend

5th September to 6th September

Character Weekend

Who could it be?!
This September, we’re inviting a very special familiar face to Clacton Pier…but who could it be? Stay tuned to our social media and website for our big announcement!

Venue: Clacton Pier, Clacton-on-Sea.

Read more on the Clacton Pier website

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Venue

Clacton Pier

Clacton Pier is one of Clacton-on-Sea’s best-known seafront venues, offering family attractions, amusement arcades, rides, food and drink, seasonal entertainment and special events throughout the year.

What to expect at Clacton Pier

Visitors can enjoy a classic seaside atmosphere with family-friendly activities, indoor amusements, live entertainment, themed events and easy access to Clacton seafront. It is a popular choice for families, day-trippers and anyone looking for things to do in Clacton-on-Sea.

Getting to Clacton Pier

Clacton Pier is located on the seafront at No.1 North Sea, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1QX. It is a short walk from Clacton town centre and Clacton-on-Sea railway station, with public car parks and seafront parking available nearby. Always check local parking signs and event-day information before travelling.

Nearby travel and parking

The pier is close to Clacton town centre, the beach, seafront gardens and local food and drink options. For train travel, use Clacton-on-Sea station and follow signs towards the seafront. For drivers, allow extra time during school holidays, sunny weekends and major events.

Upcoming Clacton Pier events

Upcoming Events at Clacton Pier

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Clacton Pier, No.1 North Sea, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1QX

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