Clacton - Pier Beach (Groyne 41)
The sandy beach of Clacton is most easily recognizable by its famous pier, which dates back to 1877. It is a popular family destination due to the high number of activities and entertainments on and around the beach.
Clacton Pier provides most of the entertainment to beachgoers, including an aquarium, fishing, bowling, several rides, an arcade and more. Behind the pier is a line of popular restaurants sure to satisfy all tastes and moods.
Visitors looking to spend some time on the sand can enjoy beach hut and deck chair hires, a shop and an cafe/restaurant. The lifeguard patrol, first aid area and lost child centre also means parents can rest assured that a day out on this beach will be a fun and safe excursion for the whole family.
Also known as:
Groyne 41
Type of beach
Sand & shingle
Lifeguard service
No
Dogs friendly beach?
Dogs restricted from 1 May to 30 September
Activities
- Amusement arcade
- Kayaking/canoeing
- Jet-skiing
- Sailing
- Swimming/bathing
- Wind surfing
Facilities
- Cafe/restaurant
- Toilets
- Disabled facilities
- First aid point
- Lost child centre
- Shop
- Deck chair hire
- Beach hut hire
- Slipway
- Pier
Nearest town
Postcode
CO15 1QX
OS grid ref.
TM 1758 1441
Parking
Parking available - free and pay
Water quality
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Notes & pending corrections
2024-05-18
Swimming is not currently advised at Groyne 41 due to poor water quality.
These corrections have been acknowledged and are awaiting verification before we update the page. We would suggest you double check the information here as we have not yet confirmed its accuracy.