Vanessa’s Walton-on-the-Naze Guidebook
Sightseeing
A quick guide to some of great things to do when you visit Walton-on-the-Naze
Traditional seaside resort with three miles of golden sands and a pretty coastal town. Walton-on-the-Naze beach has a Blue Flag Award for clean, safe beaches and sea. Perfect for swimming and water sports. Amazing wildlife and places of environmental interest. Only 1.5 hours from London Liverpool Street so perfect for a weekend break.
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Walton-on-the-Naze
Traditional seaside resort with three miles of golden sands and a pretty coastal town. Walton-on-the-Naze beach has a Blue Flag Award for clean, safe beaches and sea. Perfect for swimming and water sports. Amazing wildlife and places of environmental interest. Only 1.5 hours from London Liverpool Street so perfect for a weekend break.
Walk along Southcliffe Promenade from Walton-on-the-Naze to Frinton enjoying the views of the beautiful sandy beaches and brightly painted beach huts. When the tide is out you can walk on the beach, build sandcastles and collect seashells. Try flying a kite to make the most of the ocean breeze, stopping for refreshments at one of the beach kiosks.
Dogs are welcome most of the year on certain beaches and it’s a great place to meet other dog lovers.
Southcliff Promenade
Southcliff PromenadeWalk along Southcliffe Promenade from Walton-on-the-Naze to Frinton enjoying the views of the beautiful sandy beaches and brightly painted beach huts. When the tide is out you can walk on the beach, build sandcastles and collect seashells. Try flying a kite to make the most of the ocean breeze, stopping for refreshments at one of the beach kiosks.
Dogs are welcome most of the year on certain beaches and it’s a great place to meet other dog lovers.
Currently being renovated for Summer 2022, Walton Pier is the second longest in England. Traditional Victorian pier originally built for the steamers that used to carry passengers from Clacton pier along the coast. Now an amusement arcade, bowling alley and fairground rides, great for rainy days. There is a licensed cafe too. Alternatively you can walk along the pier and enjoy the great views of the town or try fishing (check where permits are needed).
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Currently being renovated for Summer 2022, Walton Pier is the second longest in England. Traditional Victorian pier originally built for the steamers that used to carry passengers from Clacton pier along the coast. Now an amusement arcade, bowling alley and fairground rides, great for rainy days. There is a licensed cafe too. Alternatively you can walk along the pier and enjoy the great views of the town or try fishing (check where permits are needed).
The Naze is an unspoilt headland of heath, saltmarshes and sandy beaches. It is home to a
large number of migratory birds and a nature reserve. However the area is under the
constant threat of erosion and measures are being undertaken in an attempt to protect the
region from further damage. Here you can look for fossils.
Inside the Naze tower, climb the steps to the top to see right along the headland and out over the sea. Enjoy the small art gallery and then treat yourself to a homemade snack from the pretty tearoom. Order tea and cakes to sit and eat outside to enjoy the views.
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The Naze
The Naze is an unspoilt headland of heath, saltmarshes and sandy beaches. It is home to a
large number of migratory birds and a nature reserve. However the area is under the
constant threat of erosion and measures are being undertaken in an attempt to protect the
region from further damage. Here you can look for fossils.
Inside the Naze tower, climb the steps to the top to see right along the headland and out over the sea. Enjoy the small art gallery and then treat yourself to a homemade snack from the pretty tearoom. Order tea and cakes to sit and eat outside to enjoy the views.
Known locally as the Walton Backwaters, the nature reserve liesbeyond Colchester at the outermost end of the county between the Colne and Stour estuaries, where the rolling cornfields of the Tendring Peninsula slide into the North Sea. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty that you can explore where the Arthur Ransome set his famous book ‘Swallows and Amazon’s’
Hamford Water National Nature Reserve
Known locally as the Walton Backwaters, the nature reserve liesbeyond Colchester at the outermost end of the county between the Colne and Stour estuaries, where the rolling cornfields of the Tendring Peninsula slide into the North Sea. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty that you can explore where the Arthur Ransome set his famous book ‘Swallows and Amazon’s’
Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust, The Naze is a geological site of special scientific interest. My kids really enjoy The Naze Fossil Sculpture Trail and we always have to pat the stone shark!
The Naze Nature Reserve
Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust, The Naze is a geological site of special scientific interest. My kids really enjoy The Naze Fossil Sculpture Trail and we always have to pat the stone shark!
Visit Walton Maritime Museum on the way to The Naze. Housed in The Old Lifeboat House, which was built in 1884 to house Walton’s first RNLI lifeboat. Displays include some great artefacts from Walton’s history as a seaside holiday town as well as fossils etc. When I last went I particularly liked the old photos and memorabilia of the vintage pier variety shows.
Walton Maritime Museum
East TerraceVisit Walton Maritime Museum on the way to The Naze. Housed in The Old Lifeboat House, which was built in 1884 to house Walton’s first RNLI lifeboat. Displays include some great artefacts from Walton’s history as a seaside holiday town as well as fossils etc. When I last went I particularly liked the old photos and memorabilia of the vintage pier variety shows.
Walton-on-the-Naze station is nearby, easy access to Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester and London Liverpool Street. There is one free parking space in the gated car park at the flat but this one is close if friends come to visit whilst you enjoying your home from home.
Walton-on-the-Naze Station Car Park
Walton-on-the-Naze station is nearby, easy access to Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester and London Liverpool Street. There is one free parking space in the gated car park at the flat but this one is close if friends come to visit whilst you enjoying your home from home.
The pretty Victorian railway station at Walton-on-the-Naze is minutes away from the flat. If you’re visiting for the weekend leave your car behind and take the train as everything you need for a great weekend is in easy walking distance. Hourly trains to Colchester and London LiverpoolStreet. Also trains to Frinton-on-sea
Railway Station
The pretty Victorian railway station at Walton-on-the-Naze is minutes away from the flat. If you’re visiting for the weekend leave your car behind and take the train as everything you need for a great weekend is in easy walking distance. Hourly trains to Colchester and London LiverpoolStreet. Also trains to Frinton-on-sea
Great place to go and see the boats and relax. Enjoy the lovely scenery and the fresh sea air.
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Titchmarsh Marina Ltd
Great place to go and see the boats and relax. Enjoy the lovely scenery and the fresh sea air.
The Century Cinema is worth the trip to Clacton. I love this independent cinema that dates back to the Golden Age of cinema, the 1930’s. It offers great value tickets and is much loved by locals that fought to save it. Re-opened in 2013 by the Picturedrome Electric Theatre Company, they have preserved many of the original features but it now has two auditoriums that show the latest blockbusters using modern digital equipment. Reasonably priced food and drinks (including alcohol), comfy seats and Good disabled access.
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Century Cinema Clacton
129 Pier AveThe Century Cinema is worth the trip to Clacton. I love this independent cinema that dates back to the Golden Age of cinema, the 1930’s. It offers great value tickets and is much loved by locals that fought to save it. Re-opened in 2013 by the Picturedrome Electric Theatre Company, they have preserved many of the original features but it now has two auditoriums that show the latest blockbusters using modern digital equipment. Reasonably priced food and drinks (including alcohol), comfy seats and Good disabled access.
Traditional seaside theatre, some of the most famous stars of song and entertainment have trodden the boards at the West Cliff Theatre. We went to an 80’s tribute night and had a great time but they have different shows on all year round so definitely worth looking on their website to see what’s on when you’re visiting. the Stage Door Bar has a lovely collection of vintage posters and photos where you can order drinks for the interval as well has enjoy time in before or afterwards.
This is also the home of West Cliff Youth Theatre who put on regular productions too.
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West Cliff Theatre
Tower RoadTraditional seaside theatre, some of the most famous stars of song and entertainment have trodden the boards at the West Cliff Theatre. We went to an 80’s tribute night and had a great time but they have different shows on all year round so definitely worth looking on their website to see what’s on when you’re visiting. the Stage Door Bar has a lovely collection of vintage posters and photos where you can order drinks for the interval as well has enjoy time in before or afterwards.
This is also the home of West Cliff Youth Theatre who put on regular productions too.
Kino Amusements
Prince's EsplanadeIf it’s raining you can try your luck in the amusement arcade or test your skills.
If you like your piers full of amusements, rides and alive with lights & events at night then visit Clacton pier. Also places to eat and close to the nightlife of the town.
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If you like your piers full of amusements, rides and alive with lights & events at night then visit Clacton pier. Also places to eat and close to the nightlife of the town.
The pretty beach huts lining the edges of the promenade, overlooking the beaches are a big part of Walton life. Featured on tv, captured in many a holiday snap, they perfectly sum up the quintessential British seaside resort.
Simply enjoy looking at the quirky colours or catch a glimpse of the kitsch interiors as you walk past or consider booking one for your holiday so you can enjoy your own pot of tea and sandwiches- or a glass of bubbly - as the sun sets.
Beach Hut for Hire
A52 Southcliff PromenadeThe pretty beach huts lining the edges of the promenade, overlooking the beaches are a big part of Walton life. Featured on tv, captured in many a holiday snap, they perfectly sum up the quintessential British seaside resort.
Simply enjoy looking at the quirky colours or catch a glimpse of the kitsch interiors as you walk past or consider booking one for your holiday so you can enjoy your own pot of tea and sandwiches- or a glass of bubbly - as the sun sets.
Pretty ice cream colour Georgian houses around the circle garden overlooking the beach in The parade, Walton-on-the-Naze
The Parade
The ParadePretty ice cream colour Georgian houses around the circle garden overlooking the beach in The parade, Walton-on-the-Naze
Food scene
There are lots of places to eat in and around Walton from Award Winning fish and chip shops to gastro pubs and bistros. Prefer something a bit more adventurous? Then check out some of the Thai, Indian and Chinese restaurants, there are plenty to choose from. Want to cook at home? We have a great bakery stall and fresh fruit and veg on the Market in Walton, open Thursdays and Saturdays. The bakers stall does homemade pastries too. My favourite place to shop is the fresh fish stall on the esplanade (to the left of the pier). He comes the same days as the market and sells locally caught fish and seafood on a little stall in front of the van. Totally delicious but get there early as he only has limited stock.
This is my favourite place to eat in Walton. Lovely traditional pub with cosy open fires, just right after a bracing walk on the beach, good beer and amazing food. I had the best sea bass ever served with a fish stew, samphire and crushed new potatoes - beautiful! Equally tasty is the homemade soup on the lunch menu and the chefs homemade sticky toffee pudding and ice cream is a must if, like me, you have a sweet tooth. The menu changes regularly and offers seasonal, locally sourced food at reasonable prices. They also do a popular Sunday roast. The landlord chef and front of house landlady are both welcoming and were able to accommodate all of my families varied dietary requirements. As the food is all homemade they know exactly what’s in it, which helps when it comes to allergies etc. Definitely worth a visit in my opinion. Be warned, this pub is a gem and gets booked up so make sure you reserve a table.
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The Victory
4 Suffolk StThis is my favourite place to eat in Walton. Lovely traditional pub with cosy open fires, just right after a bracing walk on the beach, good beer and amazing food. I had the best sea bass ever served with a fish stew, samphire and crushed new potatoes - beautiful! Equally tasty is the homemade soup on the lunch menu and the chefs homemade sticky toffee pudding and ice cream is a must if, like me, you have a sweet tooth. The menu changes regularly and offers seasonal, locally sourced food at reasonable prices. They also do a popular Sunday roast. The landlord chef and front of house landlady are both welcoming and were able to accommodate all of my families varied dietary requirements. As the food is all homemade they know exactly what’s in it, which helps when it comes to allergies etc. Definitely worth a visit in my opinion. Be warned, this pub is a gem and gets booked up so make sure you reserve a table.
Award winning fish and chip shop with friendly staff and good sized portions. Take your chips into the beach or dine in on less sunny days. High chairs available and very child friendly.
Yates's Fish & Chips
15-21 Old Pier StAward winning fish and chip shop with friendly staff and good sized portions. Take your chips into the beach or dine in on less sunny days. High chairs available and very child friendly.
Don’t be put off by the exterior, whilst this might not be beautiful the food is. Really popular with locals, it offers great authentic Thai food at really reasonable prices. I’ve eaten in and had takeaway and both were really good. Staff friendly too and helpful if you aren’t sure what to have (like me!) Good vegetarian choices too.
Pearl of Samui Thai Restaurant
11 Old Pier StDon’t be put off by the exterior, whilst this might not be beautiful the food is. Really popular with locals, it offers great authentic Thai food at really reasonable prices. I’ve eaten in and had takeaway and both were really good. Staff friendly too and helpful if you aren’t sure what to have (like me!) Good vegetarian choices too.
Went with friends a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed a really lovely meal here. Good choice on the menu and the cocktails looked great too. Nice for a celebration or couples night out as the decor is beautiful too. Would recommend the Moules
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Avenue Bistro Frinton
145 Connaught AveWent with friends a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed a really lovely meal here. Good choice on the menu and the cocktails looked great too. Nice for a celebration or couples night out as the decor is beautiful too. Would recommend the Moules
Great place for water sports including dinghy sailing, canoeing and cruising or just to go and look at the boats moored there. It used to be a Royal Navy Observation Tower with a few huts but now is a purpose built clubhouse with restaurant and bar. Nice bar food in a great location it’s worth a visit.
Walton & Frinton Yacht Club
Mill LaneGreat place for water sports including dinghy sailing, canoeing and cruising or just to go and look at the boats moored there. It used to be a Royal Navy Observation Tower with a few huts but now is a purpose built clubhouse with restaurant and bar. Nice bar food in a great location it’s worth a visit.
The market is open on Thursday and Saturday. Friendly markets traders selling good value, fresh local produce.
Walton Market, Millennium Square
High StreetThe market is open on Thursday and Saturday. Friendly markets traders selling good value, fresh local produce.
Amazing bakery that wafts delicious smells of fresh bread and cakes every day. Go there for the best bread in town and a wide selection of cakes, including fresh cream apple turnovers that are just delicious. If you have a celebration during your stay contact them in advance to arrange a personalised cake.
Lilley's Bakery
Portobello RoadAmazing bakery that wafts delicious smells of fresh bread and cakes every day. Go there for the best bread in town and a wide selection of cakes, including fresh cream apple turnovers that are just delicious. If you have a celebration during your stay contact them in advance to arrange a personalised cake.
Situated right by the pier, this traditional beach kiosk sells ice cold drinks and ice creams, perfect for a hot day. Also sells buckets, spades etc. In colder weather grab a steaming cup of tea to enjoy as you stride across the beach. Please note the beach kiosks are often closed in winter but even then on cold, sunny days they are sometimes open.
The Beach Hut Kiosk
9 The ParadeSituated right by the pier, this traditional beach kiosk sells ice cold drinks and ice creams, perfect for a hot day. Also sells buckets, spades etc. In colder weather grab a steaming cup of tea to enjoy as you stride across the beach. Please note the beach kiosks are often closed in winter but even then on cold, sunny days they are sometimes open.
As the name suggests, last cafe on the beach towards the Naze. In the Summer check out the free fire dancing nights, usually on a Friday evening at low tide, pre-order delicious fish and chips and watch the fire eaters dance and dazzle on the sands after watching the sun set. Beautiful.
Last Fisherman Cafe
10 East TerraceAs the name suggests, last cafe on the beach towards the Naze. In the Summer check out the free fire dancing nights, usually on a Friday evening at low tide, pre-order delicious fish and chips and watch the fire eaters dance and dazzle on the sands after watching the sun set. Beautiful.
If you like fish and seafood then this is the place to go. Popular with locals and visitors it gets really busy to its best to book a table to avoid missing out.
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Pier One
35 Connaught AveIf you like fish and seafood then this is the place to go. Popular with locals and visitors it gets really busy to its best to book a table to avoid missing out.
Amazing menu with daily specials. Check out the Cromer crab with saffron aoli or skate … loved it! Great puddings too for example homemade chocolate tart with raspberries and a beautiful homemade ginger ice cream.
The Bell
High StreetAmazing menu with daily specials. Check out the Cromer crab with saffron aoli or skate … loved it! Great puddings too for example homemade chocolate tart with raspberries and a beautiful homemade ginger ice cream.
If gin is your tipple, try our local distillery for a taste of your holiday. Check out their website as they have events throughout the year.
East Coast Distillery
Landermere RoadIf gin is your tipple, try our local distillery for a taste of your holiday. Check out their website as they have events throughout the year.
Popular with locals and visitors to Walton, try the local delights of an East End favourite, pie and mash. Does takeaways too.
Whites Pie and Mash Shop
95 High StPopular with locals and visitors to Walton, try the local delights of an East End favourite, pie and mash. Does takeaways too.
Really lovely restaurant with a great selection of Turkish and Mediterranean food. Good place to go with the family as they have a good kids menu and the staff are very friendly. I went recently with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday and we had a great time!
They do takeaway and home delivery too.
Efes Kitchen
35 High StreetReally lovely restaurant with a great selection of Turkish and Mediterranean food. Good place to go with the family as they have a good kids menu and the staff are very friendly. I went recently with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday and we had a great time!
They do takeaway and home delivery too.
Sports facilities
Other things to do in Walton-on-the-Naze
If the weather isn’t hot enough to swim in the sea, check out the local swimming pool. Clean, modern changing facilities and reasonably priced it’s a good place to take the children for a family swim or to come and exercise by swimming lengths. Check as there are some classes on offer and times set aside for solo swimmers. Large car park at the front.
Walton-on-the-Naze Lifestyles
Prince's EsplanadeIf the weather isn’t hot enough to swim in the sea, check out the local swimming pool. Clean, modern changing facilities and reasonably priced it’s a good place to take the children for a family swim or to come and exercise by swimming lengths. Check as there are some classes on offer and times set aside for solo swimmers. Large car park at the front.
Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club
36 Holland RdBeautiful sandy beach, minutes from the flat. A firm family favourite the beach slopes gently meaning you can paddle for ages before it starts to get deep. Collect shells on the shore, walk the dog (on permitted beaches) or simply enjoy the stunning sunrises and sunsets, it’s a great place to be.
Take a picnic, grab an ice cream from one of the beach kiosks or get fish and chips from the town, this is a safe, clean beach that proudly flies the Blue flag it was awarded again in 2020.
Get out and enjoy the fresh air all year round. At low tide you can walk on the beach the whole way to Frinton-On-Sea in one direction or The Naze in the other. Lifeguards during peak season.
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43 The ParadeBeautiful sandy beach, minutes from the flat. A firm family favourite the beach slopes gently meaning you can paddle for ages before it starts to get deep. Collect shells on the shore, walk the dog (on permitted beaches) or simply enjoy the stunning sunrises and sunsets, it’s a great place to be.
Take a picnic, grab an ice cream from one of the beach kiosks or get fish and chips from the town, this is a safe, clean beach that proudly flies the Blue flag it was awarded again in 2020.
Get out and enjoy the fresh air all year round. At low tide you can walk on the beach the whole way to Frinton-On-Sea in one direction or The Naze in the other. Lifeguards during peak season.
PUSH Kiting school - Kite surfing lessons essex
Selsey AvenueIf golf is your thing, the course at Frinton has a good reputation locally. Check opening times and book beforehand.
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Frinton Golf Club
1 EsplanadeIf golf is your thing, the course at Frinton has a good reputation locally. Check opening times and book beforehand.
Shopping
Popular shopping destination for the factory outlets, there are several supermarkets nearby too. Free parking.
Clacton Factory Shopping Villa Stephenson Road West
Popular shopping destination for the factory outlets, there are several supermarkets nearby too. Free parking.
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Walton-on-the-Naze is small enough to enjoy on foot
It’s a pretty town centre with easy access to the beach. You can walk along the promenade from Southcliffe to the beach that leads to The Naze. There are traditional beach shelters to sit and watch the waves or eat your fish and chips, or take a picnic to the beach
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Covid-19 restrictions
During this challenging time a seaside break is a great way to get some sea air and relax. However, before you come, please check the Tendring District Council website for information about any local restrictions due to the pandemic. Most of the tourist attractions have reopened after full lockdown but not all. This could obviously change at any time so it’s possible that not all of the places I’ve mentioned in my Airbnb guidebook will be open. Also be aware that many pubs and restaurants are only offering a takeaway service at different times so again, please check first.