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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches Β· East of England

West Beach

In or near Jaywick.

Free admission

West Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Clacton Pier - geograph.org.uk - 3587274

David Dixon β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Clacton-on-Sea Β· 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

West Beach is a beach on the coast of Essex, East of England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Clacton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area CO15.

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Official information

Clacton Pavilion is a family-friendly destination in Essex offering a variety of activities including a waterpark, fun park, bowling, and dining options. It caters to visitors of all ages with attractions suitable for younger children and adults alike.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Clacton Cliffs & Foreshore SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

West Beach may refer to: Australia West Beach, South Australia West Beach, Western Australia United States West Beach (Santa Barbara), California West Beach, Beverly, Massachusetts South Africa West Beach, Western Cape

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.7861, 1.1537
County
Essex
District
Tendring
Parish
Tendring, unparished area
Postcode
CO15 1FS
Parliamentary constituency
Clacton
Phone
01255 224 993
Nearest railway station
Clacton-on-Sea β€” 0.9 km
Opening
Now open throughout the season

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

War Memorial and Garden of Remembrance under snow - geograph.org.uk - 5838330πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· East of England

Clacton-on-Sea War Memorial

Clacton-on-Sea War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— clactonpavilion.co.uk
At Clacton Pier - geograph.org.uk - 4421606πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· East of England

Scalextric

Scalextric β€” a other in england-east, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— clactonpavilion.co.uk
At Clacton Pier - geograph.org.uk - 4421606πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· East of England

Twister

Twister β€” a other in england-east, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— clactonpavilion.co.uk
Looking towards Clacton Beach - geograph.org.uk - 6554894πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· East of England

The Wheel Experience

The Wheel Experience β€” a other in england-east, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— clactonpavilion.co.uk
At Clacton Pier - geograph.org.uk - 4421606πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· East of England

Mini Wheel

Mini Wheel β€” a other in england-east, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— clactonpavilion.co.uk
At Clacton Pier - geograph.org.uk - 4421606πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· East of England

Looping Star

Looping Star β€” a other in england-east, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— clactonpavilion.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near West Beach

Places to stay

Garden, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 2037451πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· East of England

The Sandrock Hotel

The Sandrock Hotel β€” a hotel in england east.

β†— sandrockhotel.com
Pier Avenue in Clacton - geograph.org.uk - 5530218πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· East of England

Chudleigh

Chudleigh β€” a hotel in england east.

β†— chudleighhotel.com
House with a view, Holland Road - geograph.org.uk - 5439698πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Valley Farm Holiday Park

Valley Farm Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.

β†— parkdeanresorts.co.uk
Grass Ride in Brook Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 8126368πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Highfield Grange Holiday Park

Highfield Grange Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.

New Barn Near Oak Lodge - geograph.org.uk - 7536960πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

The Partridge Retreat

The Partridge Retreat β€” a campsite in england east.

Free↗ thepartridgeretreat.co.uk
Close up, George V postbox on Heath Road, St Osyth Heath - geograph.org.uk - 5387376πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

The Pretty Thing

The Pretty Thing β€” a campsite in england east.

Free↗ theprettything.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

The Flag Inn - geograph.org.uk - 1714388πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· East of England

The Creek

The Creek β€” a restaurant in england east.

β†— thecreekgreatbentley.co.uk
Elizabeth II postbox on The Street. Kirby-le-Soken - geograph.org.uk - 5377754πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Red Lion Public House

The Red Lion Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Victoria Place, Brightlingsea - geograph.org.uk - 3982974πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Brewers Arms Public House

The Brewers Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Dog ^ Pheasant Public House sign - geograph.org.uk - 4705928πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Dog And Pheasant Public House

Dog And Pheasant Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Peldon Rose Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 4710629πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Peldon Rose Public House

Peldon Rose Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on Rectory Road, Rowhedge - geograph.org.uk - 5386427πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Ipswich Arms Public House

The Ipswich Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

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Egypt Bay - geograph.org.uk - 2532724πŸ“· 5

Beaches Β· East of England

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Egypt Bay Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
St Mary's Beach (2) - geograph.org.uk - 2532319πŸ“· 5

Beaches Β· East of England

St Mary's Bay Beach

St Mary's Bay Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Harlow Town Park - geograph.org.uk - 3529314πŸ“· 5

Beaches Β· East of England

Stort Beach

Stort Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— harlow.gov.uk
Kiddies play area at Thorney Bay - geograph.org.uk - 1212400πŸ“· 5

Beaches Β· East of England

Thorney Bay Beach

Thorney Bay Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— the-bay-museum.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is West Beach?
West Beach is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO15 1FS), in the parish of Tendring, unparished area.
What is West Beach?
West Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to West Beach?
The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO15 1FS.
Is West Beach a protected site?
Yes β€” West Beach is part of the Clacton Cliffs & Foreshore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is West Beach free to visit?
Yes, West Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to West Beach?
The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO15 1FS.