landmark
Flatford Mill
The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Clacton-on-Sea
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Little Clacton, 57km from Canterbury Cathedral.
Clacton-on-Sea is in England, United Kingdom, with about 51,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Little Clacton, about 4 km away.
Clacton-on-Sea, often simply called Clacton, is a coastal town in Essex, England. It lies on the Tendring Peninsula and is the largest settlement in the Tendring District, with a population of 53,200 in 2021. The town is situated around 77 miles (124 km) north-east of London, 16 miles (26 km) south-east of ColchesterRead more
and 16 miles (26 km) south of Harwich. The area was historically in the parish of Great Clacton. The development of the seaside resort began in the 1870s and was called Clacton-on-Sea to distinguish it from the older village about 1 mile (1.6 km) inland. Great Clacton and Clacton-on-Sea were always administered together, forming a single urban district called Clacton between 1895 and 1974; the two settlements gradually merged into a single urban area during the 20th century. It lies within the Parliamentary constituency of Clacton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Clacton-on-Sea?
Within an hour or so of Clacton-on-Sea: Flatford Mill (21 km), Lavenham (43 km), Johnsons Cafe (50 km), Canterbury Cathedral (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Clacton-on-Sea?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Koninklijke Baan Coast Road.
Where is Clacton-on-Sea?
Clacton-on-Sea is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Little Clacton.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 50,548
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.7897, 1.1560
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Clacton-on-Sea
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Lavenham
Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
43 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
Johnsons Cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
50 km · about 55 min drive
cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Clacton-on-Sea
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 77 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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