Things To Do in Clacton

Discover the best things to do in Clacton, Essex, including local attractions, family days out, historic places, outdoor activities, indoor activities and upcoming events.

Featured Things To Do in Clacton

Explore local attractions, activities and days out from the Dovetail directory. These listings are matched to Clacton using the directory town, address and local area data, so town pages stay focused on genuinely local things to do.


Curve Watersports – Aqua Park

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Curve Watersports – Aqua Park

📍 Mill Dam Lake, Mill Street, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8EW

Looking for a fun day of watersports near Colchester? Get tickets for curve watersports aqua park for the best outdoor…

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Greensward Café and Adventure Golf

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Greensward Café and Adventure Golf

📍 Marine Parade West Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1XB

Enjoy family‑friendly adventure golf beside the sea at Greensward Café in Clacton‑on‑Sea, open daily with no booking fees and the…

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Naze Tower

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Naze Tower

📍 Naze Tower Old Hall Lane Walton-on-the-Naze Essex

🗼 Naze Tower – Historic Landmark & Coastal Views in Walton-on-the-Naze 📍 Address: Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE…

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Curve Water Sports

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Curve Water Sports

📍 Curve Water Sports St Osyth Beach Point Clear Bay Essex

🌊 Curve Water Sports – Adventure on the Water in Essex 📍 Address: St Osyth Beach, Point Clear Bay, Essex…

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Clacton Pier

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Clacton Pier

📍 Clacton Pier No.1 North Sea Clacton-on-Sea Essex

🎡 Clacton Pier – Essex’s Iconic Seaside Attraction 📍 Address: No.1 North Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1QX 📞 Phone Number:…

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🏨 Places to stay in Clacton-on-Sea

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Upcoming Events in Clacton

After exploring the attractions, browse upcoming events in Clacton, including live entertainment, family activities, seasonal events and local days out.

Character Weekend

September 5, 2026

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

Purple Zeppelin

September 11, 2026

Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

Vicky Jackson as Pink

Vicky Jackson as Pink

September 12, 2026

Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE

The Class of 55

September 18, 2026

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE

Oktoberfest

September 19, 2026

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

7 Heels After Dark

September 20, 2026

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE

What’s On

What’s On

September 26, 2026

Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE

ELO Again

September 27, 2026

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE

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More Places To Visit Near Clacton

Explore nearby town and county guides to find more attractions, events and days out across Essex.

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Things To Do in Clacton FAQs

What are the best things to do in Clacton?

The best things to do in Clacton include local attractions, family days out, outdoor activities, historic places, entertainment venues and events listed on this guide.

Are there family-friendly attractions in Clacton?

Yes. This page highlights family-friendly attractions and events where available, including parks, beaches, museums, activity centres and seasonal days out.

Does this page update automatically?

Yes. Dovetail Events can pull in directory attractions and upcoming events, so the guide becomes more useful as new listings are added.

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