Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August 2026
Clacton Airshow 2026
Two spectacular days of flying displays, ground attractions and family entertainment along Clacton seafront, with the Red Arrows appearing on both days.
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Spotlight
A vibrant dance showcase presented by the students of Motion Dance Academy.
Rapture Gaming Festival
Two days of gaming, fandom and entertainment across indoor and outdoor festival areas.
Films Showing Today
Today’s published cinema programme.
Fun for Little Ones
An interactive live tribute to Ms Rachel with songs, dancing, puppets and activities.
Sunday Mass Times
Regular Sunday Mass and Communion times. Check with the church for seasonal changes.
Other Sunday Church Services
A selection of regular Sunday services in and around Clacton.
Crafternoons
A relaxed craft session for people aged 12 and over.
Monday Cinema Listings
Films published for Monday at Century Cinema.
Seated Exercise
A seated exercise session supporting movement, mobility and general wellbeing.
The Choir of Man
The Olivier Award-nominated West End musical arrives at the Mercury Theatre.
Colchester Youth Festival
Free sport, music and creative activities for young people and families.
Tuesday Cinema Listings
Films published for Tuesday at Century Cinema.
The Summer Show 2026
Comedy, dance, variety and local entertainment.
Library on the Beach
Stories, activities and library fun beside the beach.
Wednesday Cinema Listings
Films published for Wednesday at Century Cinema.
Baby and Toddler Rhymetime
Songs, rhymes and social time for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Thursday Cinema Listings
Films published for Thursday at Century Cinema.
Clacton Carnival Weekend
Three days of seaside entertainment and Carnival activities.
T J Higgs
An evening with psychic medium T J Higgs.
Summer Holiday Fireworks
A free summer fireworks display from the Pier, subject to weather and safety checks.
André Rieu: Viva Maastricht!
André Rieu’s 2026 summer concert shown on the big screen from Maastricht.
Saturday Cinema Listings
Standard films published for Saturday, excluding the separate André Rieu event.
Sunday Mass Times
Regular Sunday Mass and Communion times. Check with the church for seasonal changes.
Crafternoons
A relaxed craft session for people aged 12 and over.
Memory Café
Activities and support for people affected by dementia, their families and carers.
Moon Music in Concert
Moon-inspired music performed beneath the Museum of the Moon.
Clacton By-Election
Clacton voters choose their next Member of Parliament. Remember accepted photographic identification.
Luther UK
A live celebration of the music of Luther Vandross.
Rabbit Rabbit: A Tribute to Chas & Dave
A live tribute celebrating the songs and humour of Chas and Dave.
Colchester Pride 2026
Entertainment, community activities and educational events.
Richard Digance
Songs, stories and entertainment from the performer and songwriter.
Sunday Mass Times
Regular Sunday Mass and Communion times. Check with the church for seasonal changes.
Billy Ocean
Billy Ocean performs live in Castle Park.
Hollywood Vampires
Hollywood Vampires perform live in Colchester.
Becky Hill
Becky Hill headlines an open-air concert in Castle Park.
Sunday Mass Times
Regular Sunday Mass and Communion times. Check with the church for seasonal changes.
Clacton Airshow 2026
Two days of flying displays, attractions and family entertainment.
Airshow Fireworks
A free fireworks display following the first day of the Airshow.
Richard Ashcroft
Richard Ashcroft performs live in Castle Park.
Totally Gaga
A live celebration of Lady Gaga’s music and performances.
School of Rock
CCT Productions presents the hit musical in aid of charity.
JLS with Gabrielle
JLS headline Castle Park with special guest Gabrielle.
Big Girls Don’t Cry
A live celebration of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
August Bank Holiday Fireworks
Free Bank Holiday weekend fireworks from Clacton Pier.
Sunday Mass Times
Regular Sunday Mass and Communion times. Check with the church for seasonal changes.
Character Weekend
A family character weekend at Clacton Pier.
Blue Light Weekend
A weekend celebrating emergency services and blue-light organisations.
Clacton Pier
Rides, arcades, ten-pin bowling, soft play, adventure golf, The Wheel, go-karts and food on Europe’s largest pleasure pier.
Clacton Pavilion Fun Park
More than 20 rides, amusement facilities, bowling, Swashbuckles adventure play and family dining beside the seafront.
Pavilion Waterpark
An outdoor water and splash park with interactive features, all-day sessions and food available on site.
Hasty’s Adventure Farm
A family-owned farm attraction with animals, farm trails, green space, outdoor play and a large covered adventure area.
Clacton Beach & Seafront Gardens
Sandy beaches, seafront walks, award-winning gardens, children’s play areas and seasonal refreshments.
Walton Pier
A traditional seaside pier with arcades, bowling, soft play, rides and family entertainment.
Curve Water Sports
A water-sports centre offering activities such as wakeboarding, paddleboarding and other bookable sessions.
Jaywick Martello Tower
A restored Napoleonic Martello tower used for exhibitions, heritage displays, community arts and special activities.
Great Holland Pits
Woodland, ponds, wetland habitats, walking paths and bird hides in a free Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool
A community-run outdoor swimming pool beside the coast, with family and general swimming sessions.
The Naze Nature Discovery Centre
A wildlife discovery centre with coastal trails, café, visitor facilities and access to the Naze nature reserve.
Naze Tower
An historic coastal tower with viewing levels, exhibitions, gallery space and wide views across the Naze.
Walton-on-the-Naze Beach
A broad sandy beach close to Walton Pier, with traditional seaside facilities and coastal walks.
Frinton Beach & Greensward
A sandy beach, promenade and broad cliff-top greensward in a quieter traditional seaside setting.
John Weston Nature Reserve
A coastal nature reserve near the Naze with wildlife habitats, walking access and views across the seawall.
Colchester Zoological Society
A major wildlife attraction with species from around the world, extensive habitats, play areas and a full day of activities.
Colchester Castle
A major museum inside the Norman castle, telling the story of Roman and later Colchester through objects and interactive displays.
Hollytrees Museum
A free social-history museum in Castle Park exploring domestic life, childhood and the people of Colchester.
Natural History Museum
A free family museum in the former All Saints Church, exploring local wildlife, geology and the natural world.
Firstsite
A contemporary visual arts venue with free exhibitions, cinema, workshops, family activities and a café.
Castle Park
Historic parkland with gardens, riverside walks, children’s play areas, the castle and space for picnics.
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park
Woodland, lakes, saltmarsh, trails, bird hides, a visitor centre and views across the Colne Estuary.
Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens
Internationally known gardens created around ecological planting, with a nursery, tearoom and changing seasonal displays.
High Woods Country Park
Woodland, meadows, lakes, walking routes, cycling areas and open space on the edge of Colchester.
Clacton Leisure Centre
A council leisure centre with a 25-metre swimming pool, refurbished 60-station gym, sports hall, studios, health suite, badminton, tennis, table tennis, family swimming and exercise classes.
Pavilion Ten-Pin Bowling
Ten-pin bowling at Clacton Pavilion with family bowling, hourly lane hire, shoe hire and selected half-price evening sessions.
The Lanes at Clacton Pier
American-style ten-pin bowling on Clacton Pier with six full-size lanes and an interactive LED bowling experience.
Clacton & District Indoor Bowls Club
A long-established indoor bowls club on Valley Road offering club sessions, competitions and opportunities to join.
Clacton-on-Sea Bowling Club
A friendly flat-green bowling club for people interested in playing bowls, meeting others and improving wellbeing.
Clacton’s Sports Bar
Snooker and pool tables, darts boards and live televised sport, with membership options and guest entry.
Clacton Snooker Centre & Social Club
A dedicated snooker centre and social club on Valley Road.
Little Clacton Tennis Club
A friendly local tennis centre with four courts, coaching, club play, junior camps and social or competitive tennis.
Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club
An 18-hole coastal golf course covering 110 acres, with visitor green fees, society bookings, coaching and clubhouse facilities.
Clacton Rhinos Walking Football
A welcoming walking-football club based at Clacton Leisure Centre, with weekly sessions and opportunities for new players to join.
Clacton Knights Walking Football
Walking football for over-50s and over-60s, with league, tournament, friendly and social opportunities.
Clacton Swimming Club
A family-oriented swimming club offering training, coaching, competitive opportunities and trial requests for new swimmers.
Curve Water Sports
Bookable water-sports activities including wakeboarding and paddleboarding at St Osyth.
PureGym Clacton-on-Sea
A 24-hour gym at Waterglade Retail Park with more than 140 pieces of cardio, resistance and free-weight equipment plus a large timetable of classes.
Anytime Fitness Clacton
A locally operated 24-hour gym with cardio and strength equipment, coaching, personalised plans and access to the wider Anytime Fitness network.
Gym Fit Clacton
A local independent family-run gym offering memberships, gym equipment, personal training and exercise classes.
Aura Reforma
A specialist Reformer Pilates studio offering small-group classes and private sessions in Clacton.
GEM Pilates Studio
A Clacton studio offering Reformer Pilates and mat Pilates classes.
FitFusionTK
A local fitness-class studio offering Pilates, spin, kettlebell and other scheduled group sessions.
Foundation Studios Essex
A Clacton studio combining dance training with mat and Reformer Pilates classes.
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