Local Attractions

 You could spend your entire holiday on Walton beach and never get bored, but if you fancy a change of scene there are lots of other things to see and do. 

     

    Walton Pier

    Walton Pier

    Info here.
    Rides for ages, a great arcade, a bowling alley and plenty of places to eat and drink. You can also take a stroll to the end of the pier to see Walton’s RNLI lifeboat. 

     

    Seal Watching Boat Trips

    Seal Watching Boat Trips

    Info here.
    A two hour trip around the backwaters of the Naze. The perfect opportunity to see local wildlife, including beautiful seals.

    The Naze Tower

    The Naze Tower

    Info here.
    The Naze Tower is a historic landmark. With an art gallery and viewing platform, you can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery while having a well earned rest after a climb to the top. The tower has a cafe and is dog friendly.

    The Columbine Centre

    The Columbine Centre

    Info here
    The Columbine is a community centre which holds a variety of weekly events. Everything from carpet bowls to line dancing. 

    The Naze Park

    The Naze Park

    The Naze Park is a few minutes walk from our beach huts and arguably has the best view in England from the swings! It’s an enclosed area where dogs and smoking are not allowed. Outside of the play area is a large green space for ball games and picnics.

    Bathhouse Meadow Park

    Bathhouse Meadow Park

    Bathhouse Meadow Park is an inclusive play area with equipment suitable for both able bodied and disabled children. It’s an interactive experience with plenty of space to sit with a picnic. Public toilets, including a changing places toilet, are available on the meadow. 

    The Naze Centre

    The Naze Centre

    Info here
    The Naze is a unique coastal landscape of outstanding geological and biological importance. As the most easterly peninsula in Essex it is an important site for migrating birds and boasts a number of different habitats, both terrestrial and marine. The Naze Centre has a shop, exhibitions and a lovely coffee shop.

    Walton Pool & Gym

    Walton Pool & Gym

    Info here
    Walton Lifestyles has a 25 metre pool and a gym, open to the public every day. 

    Pubs, Cafés & Restaurants

    Pubs, Cafés & Restaurants

    There are lots of pubs, cafés and restaurants in Walton. The selection of food is varied and includes fish and chips, pie and mash, Italian, Thai, Indian, Chinese, Turkish and Caribbean.

    Shopping

    Shopping

    In Walton town centre there are a number of shops including gift shops, greeting card shop, craft shop, pharmacy, mobile scooter hire/sales, bakery, book shop, vintage dress shop, supermarkets and a post office (inside the Co-op). ATMs are available outside the Co-op and Tesco and are free to use. A short drive away in Frinton and Clacton are plenty more shops if you’d like to spend your pennies.

    Further Afield

    Further Afield

    Attractions within a short driving distance include:
    Clacton Pier
    Hasty’s Farm
    Jimmy’s Farm
    Colchester Zoo
    Colchester Castle

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