The Local Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Castle Museum
Castle ParkNational Trust - Sutton Hoo
Layer Marney Tower
Beautiful church with some remarkable Norman wall paintings, described by Simon Jenkins as “amongst the best in England”
St Michael & All Angels Church
Beautiful church with some remarkable Norman wall paintings, described by Simon Jenkins as “amongst the best in England”
Marina
Framlingham Castle
Church StreetQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Sports
Fabulous spot for hire of kayaks and paddle boards
Constable Park - Glamping, Water Sports and Coffee House
Bergholt RoadCopford Cricket Club
Aldercar RoadJump Street Colchester
21 Mason RdBreakfast
Best breakfast locally. Book as can get busy!
The Glasshouse Cafe Peldon
Peldon RoadThe Barn Cafe Stanway
Best place locally for breakfast
Pub
The Alma
School RoadBest pub in the area (not that we are biased!) Food and real ale with a lovely beer garden.
The Old Crown
Lodge RoadGreat food, small village pub
The Coast Inn
108 Coast RdShopping
Outlet mall with good shops and restaurants
Freeport
11 Chapel HillClacton Shopping Village
Stephenson Road WestSnape Maltings
Bond Street
Bond StreetWestfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdGardens
Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
Beth Chatto Gdns station
Beaches
West Mersea Beach
401 Victoria EsplanadeHolland-on-Sea
Walton-on-the-Naze
Clacton Pier
Cudmore Grove Country Park
Broman's LaneBrightlingsea Beach