Clacton-on-Sea

Plan your day out in Clacton-on-Sea

Golden sand, lifeguards, easy parking… Clacton beach truly ticks that family box.The largest town on the Essex Sunshine Coast, Clacton is all about classic seaside fun with its Victorian pleasure pier, seafront gardens and golf course. Not to mention the 23 new beaches nearby, thanks to a multi-million pound coastal defence project from Clacton Pier to Holland Haven.

In among Clactons busy coastal town is Clacton's factory outlet. You'll find lots of big-name brands there, some of which include Marks and Spencer, JD sports, Claire’s Accessories and Costa Coffee

With varied, new and interesting stalls the Clacton covered market is the longest serving market in Clacton. Not only does the market offer this, but in the heart of the market sits a popular cafe which offers cakes and scones to enjoy

Clacton’s most must-see site has to be Clactons pier. With not only various different rides ranging from Helter Skelters, dodgems and rollercoasters. There is also a wide range of things to do for all the family including adventure golf at their brand new 18 Hole all weather adventure golf course. With also the only figure of 8 golf double deck golf kart track in Europe. There is also the chance to see a wide range of tropical fish at their SeaQuarium located on the pier.

Why not whilst you're there also try to score a strike at the new, state-of-the-art tenpin bowling centre at Clacton Pavilion.

Visit the Clacton Pier website

This is the place to go for water sports in Essex. PUSH Kiting offers lessons in every kite sport under the sun or, if being underwater is more your thing, book a Try Dive at Clacton Scuba School.

There are also many different restaurants and pubs to enjoy in Clacton while on your visit. There is a wide range of different types of food such as Aroy Thai serving delicious Thai food. As well as this there are several different tea rooms located in the centre. Why not also visit El Guaca Mexican Grill which serves up tasty spicy food with a side of sea views. Not only this but Clacton also offers places to enjoy a drink by the sea such as at The Kingscliff Hotel, which is a short stroll along the promenade is 1930s classic where the rooms are bright and airy, the restaurant is busy and there’s an outdoor terrace to drink in the sea air.

Clacton also has a wide range of takeaway restaurants and fast food places including different fish and chip restaurants to be able to enjoy your dinner by the sea. As well as this there is also a wide range of chain fast food restaurants and many kiosks situated near the pier offering food such as ice cream and doughnuts to enjoy by the sea front.

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General information

Staffing level	Part time
CCTV	Yes
Information systems	Departure screens Announcements Arrival screens

Fares

Ticket office opening times	Monday to Friday: 05:15 to 18:00 Saturday: 05:15 to 18:00 Sunday: 07:15 to 16:30
Pre-purchase collection	Yes
Ticket machine	Yes
Oyster cards issued here	No
Top up Oyster cards here	No
Use Oyster cards here	No
Smartcards issued here	Yes
Top up Smartcards here	Yes
Validate Smartcards here	Yes
Smartcards information	Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart

Passenger services

Customer service information	Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00 Sunday 10:00-20:00 Bank Holidays 09:00-18:00 The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8). Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Left luggage	No
Left luggage contact details	URL: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost property opening times	Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:00
Lost property contact details	URL: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Station facilities

First class lounge opening times	No
Seated area available	Yes
Waiting room opening times	No
Trolleys available	No
Refreshment facilities available	Yes
Refreshment facilities information	Vending machine available on concourse. Station buffet serving refreshments.
Toilets available	Yes
Toilets information	The toilets including the accessible toilets are located on the concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. They are only available during the opening hours of the station.
Baby changing facilities available	Yes
Showers available	No
Telephones available	Cards and Coins
WiFi available	Yes
WiFi information	Find WiFi Hotspots around Clacton on Sea station
Web kiosk	No
Post box available	Yes
Tourist information office available	No
ATM available	Yes
ATM information	Located on concourse
Bureau de change available	No
Shops available	No

Accessibility

Helpline information	As an alternative to the above number, please use 0345 600 7245 (option 4) if calling from a mobile.
Helpline opening times	Monday to Sunday: 08:00 to 20:00 Note: 08:00 - 20:00
Helpline contact details	Note: 0800 028 28 78 URL: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Customer help points available	Yes
Customer help points information	Help point on concourse.
Staff help information	Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during ticket office opening hours. Assistance requests that cannot be met by a member of staff will be offered suitable alternative transport. Booking is recommended
Staff help opening times	Yes
Induction loop available	Yes
Accessible ticket machines available	Yes
Accessible ticket machines information	Ticket machine located on station concourse.
Accessible booking office counter available	Yes
Ramp for train access available	Yes
Accessible taxis information	Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
Accessible public telephones information	Accessible (Card Only) telephone available on concourse
National key toilets available	Yes
Step free access coverage	Whole station
Step free access information	Step free access to all platforms
Ticket gates exist	No
Impaired mobility set down available	No
Wheelchairs	Yes

Interchange

Cycle storage available	Yes
Cycle storage number of spaces	128
Cycle storage sheltered	Yes
Cycle storage CCTV	Yes
Cycle storage location	Station concourse
Cycle storage information	There are 30 cycle racks available on the concourse, plus a secure 60-space cycle compound (key fob required, speak to station staff for availability).
Cycle storage types	Compound Stands Wheel Racks
Car park 1	Station Car Park
Car park 1 operator	National Car Parks Ltd
Car park 1 spaces	49
Car park 1 opening times	Monday to Friday: 24 hours Saturday: 24 hours Sunday: 24 hours
Car park 1 charges	Off-peak: £4.50 Per hour: N/A Daily: £6.50 Weekly: £26.00 Monthly: £110.00 Three monthly: £314.00 Six monthly: N/A Annual: £1099.00
Car park 1 contact details	URL: http://www.ncp.co.uk
Rail replacement information	Rail replacement transport stops in lay-by, at the front of the station.
Bus services available	Yes
Bus services information	Local bus services stop outside the station. Clacton On Sea is a PlusBus location click here to see the PlusBus map