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Known for
The pier (the longest pleasure pier in Essex), the beach, Clacton Airshow (one of England's biggest free airshows), the traditional British seaside resort character, and the oldest human fossil fragment found in Britain
A little history
Clacton grew as a Victorian seaside resort with the railway. The Clacton Spear — the oldest wooden hunting spear ever found, at 400,000 years old — was discovered nearby, giving the Clactonian culture its name. The airshow, held annually since 1981, is one of England's largest free airshows.
The Clacton Airshow in August is genuinely spectacular and free. The pier for the traditional seaside experience. The beach is good — the sand is excellent. The town centre market for local produce.
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The pier and seafront have traditional seaside food. The town centre has independent options. Local Essex seafood is excellent.
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Clacton-on-Sea is a place in Essex known for the pier (the longest pleasure pier in Essex), the beach, Clacton Airshow (one of England's biggest free airshows), the traditional British seaside resort character, and the oldest human fossil fragment found in Britain. Clacton grew as a Victorian seaside resort with the railway. The population is around 54,000.
The pier and seafront have traditional seaside food. The town centre has independent options. Local Essex seafood is excellent.
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Roam covers Clacton-on-Sea and the surrounding area in Essex, including Holland-on-Sea, Jaywick, Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, Weeley, Great Bentley, Thorpe-le-Soken and Kirby Cross.
