Piers · East of England
Curve Water Sports
In or near Jaywick.
Curve Water Sports is a pier in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Clacton-on-Sea · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Curve Water Sports is a seaside pier on the coast of Essex, East of England — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Clacton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 6.0 km away. Postcode area CO16.
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Official information
Curve Water Sports is an outdoor water activity destination in Essex, offering a variety of fun activities for all ages, including wakeboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking, and an inflatable Aqua Park. Visitors can enjoy a full day of adventure on the water, making it a great spot for families and friends.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Curve Water Sports is a pier located in St Osyth, Essex, in the East of England. It is situated within the Colne Estuary, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site. These designations highlight the area's ecological significance and biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7971, 1.0672
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- St Osyth
- Postcode
- CO16 8EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Nearest railway station
- Clacton-on-Sea — 6 km
- Official site
- curvewatersports.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w1073361596 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Campsites · 0.2 km
St Osyth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
St Osyth Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
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St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home)
Historic houses · 0.6 km
St Osyth's Priory ruined east ranges of the Darcy House including the Tower and Chapel
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
St Osyth Museum
Museums · 0.8 km
St Osyth
Museums · 0.9 km
Saint Osyth
Villages · 1.2 km
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Forests & woodlands · 1.2 km
Howlands Marsh
Wildlife reserves · 1.5 km
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Islands · 2.5 km
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Restaurants · 2.6 km
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St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home)
St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home) — Grade I listed building in St Osyth, Essex, England, UK.
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St Osyth's Priory ruined east ranges of the Darcy House including the Tower and Chapel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Curve Water Sports?
- Curve Water Sports is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO16 8EW), in the parish of St Osyth.
- What is Curve Water Sports?
- Curve Water Sports is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Curve Water Sports?
- The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO16 8EW.
- Is Curve Water Sports a protected site?
- Yes — Curve Water Sports is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2) Ramsar wetland.
- Is Curve Water Sports free to visit?
- Yes, Curve Water Sports is free to enter.
- How do I get to Curve Water Sports?
- The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO16 8EW.