Attractions

Clacton’s sandy beach is a must for families throughout the summer, along the beach are various amusement arcades, but the pier is always a pull, with colourful games and rides and attractions like ten pin bowling, go karts, soft play and adventure golf. There is a Halloween Festival and Xmas at the pier every year

The museum, renamed after its co-founder in March 2018, is situated in the Old Lever Room in Crossing Cottage garden, adjacent to the railway level crossing. Primarily concerned with the single line between Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton-on-the-Naze and its impact on the community in that area, there are many interesting artefacts.

The UK's longest running repertory theatre that continues a weekly programme throughout the summer months

A quirky bookshop and community space on Newgate street in the centre of Walton and just a few minutes from the station. An eclectic mix of books and exhibitions.

Next to the Discovery Centre is the 86 foot octagonal Naze Tower, built in 1720 as a navigation mark for passing ships, it is now a gallery and museum with spectacular 360 degree views from the top

A 40 minute walk from the station North to the nature reserve and the Essex Wildlife Trust Nature Discovery Centre is a must for those who love being in nature. Fossil hunting and birdwatching as well as an informative centre with tea and cake.

Newly refurbished and with 5 acres of attractions under one roof and boasting the third longest pier in the country Walton Pier is only a few moments walk down the hill from the station and a great day out for the whole family

The Electric Palace Cinema in Harwich is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas to survive complete with its silent screen, original projection room and ornamental frontage still relatively intact. it is 5 minutes walk from Harwich Town station and holds viewings and talks regularly

When you are in Harwich why not visit Harwich Museum across the road when you exit Harwich Town station at the main entrance .

Long Melford is a quintessential English village located in the picturesque Suffolk countryside.