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Frinton-on-Sea

Seaside town in Essex, England

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Overview

Frinton-on-Sea is a small seaside town in the Tendring district of Essex. It had an estimated population of 4,800 in 2016. It is part of the Parish of Frinton and Walton. The parish consists of the towns of Frinton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze, and the villages of Kirby-le-Soken, Kirby Cross and Great Holland. Connaught Avenue (the main shopping street) used to be known as the 'Bond Street' of East Anglia.

Sights and activities

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Walton Naze Tower
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Tower, Gallery & Museum
Hours
Apr-Oct: daily 10AM-5PM
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The beach
Do
Swimming or sun bathing in the summer.
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Walton Pier
Do
Tenpin Bowling, Funfair Rides, Amusements
Hours
Bowling: daily from 10AM; Amusements from 10AM (peak season), from 11AM (off-peak)
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Clacton to Walton Coast Walk
Do
7 miles, 2½ hr. Walk along sea wall. Several beach kiosks along the route.
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat3 places

Star of India
Tandoori Restaurant & Take-away
Hours
Daily 6AM-11:30PM
Address
Connaught Ave, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9PN
Website
starofindia-frintononline.co.uk
Avenue Bistro
Hours
Tue-Sat 11:30AM-2:30PM & 6:30-9:30PM, Sun noon-3PM
Address
145 Connaught Ave, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9AH
Phone
+44 1255 675676
Website
avenuebistro.co.uk
The Manor
Pub & Food
Hours
Mon-Sat noon-11PM, Sun noon-10PM
Address
Rectory Rd, Great Holland, CO13 0JP
Phone
+44 1255 440310
Website
facebook.com

Drink4 places

Lock and Barrel
Frinton's only pub inside the gates.
Hours
Daily 11AM-11PM
Address
28 Connaught Ave, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9PR
Phone
+44 1255 672597
Website
shepherdneame.co.uk
The Essex Skipper
Pub & Food
Hours
Mon-Sat 11AM-11PM, Sun noon-10PM; food: Mon-Sat noon-2PM & 5:30-8:30PM, Sun noon-4:30PM
Address
Rochford Way, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0AZ
Phone
+44 1255 851841
Website
essexskipperfrinton.co.uk
The Ship
Pub & Food
Hours
Daily 11AM-11PM; food: Mon-Fri noon-2:30PM & 6-9PM, Sat noon-9PM, Sun noon-5PM
Address
35 Walton Rd, Kirby-le-Soken, CO13 0DT
Phone
+44 1255 679149
Website
theshipkirbylesoken.co.uk
The Victory
Pub, Food & Accommodation
Hours
Sun-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight
Address
4 Suffolk St, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8AR
Directions
2 miles NE of town
Phone
+44 1255 677857
Website
victorywalton.co.uk

Sleep3 places

The Rock Hotel
Hotel with Restaurant
No children under 10. No dogs. Free Wi-Fi.
Check-in
2PM
Check-out
11AM
Address
The Esplanade, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9EQ
Phone
+44 1255 677194
Website
rockhotel.co
The Old Surgery
B&B
Free Wi-Fi.
Address
14 Holland Rd, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9DH
Phone
+44 1255 675700
Website
theoldsurgeryfrinton.com
The Elizabeth Guest HouseSingle £55 per night; double/twin £65 per night
No dogs.
Price
Single £55 per night; double/twin £65 per night
Check-in
4PM
Check-out
10:30AM
Address
8 New Pier St, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8EB
Phone
+44 1255 675556
Website
en-gb.facebook.com

Shop2 places

Co-op
Supermarket
ATMs, Post Office, parking nearby.
Hours
Daily 7AM-10PM
Address
102-104 Connaught Ave, Frinton-on-Sea, CO139PT
Phone
+44 1255 675329
Website
eastofengland.coop
Tesco Express
Convenience store.
Hours
Daily 6AM-11PM
Address
22 High St, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8BH
Phone
+44 345 026 9907
Website
tesco.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

By train
By bicycle
National Cycle Route 150 runs along the coast from Walton to the NE to past Clacton to the SW.

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Getting around

Best by foot, but local buses run every 30 minutes between Walton and Clacton, and every two hours between Walton and Colchester. All buses stop close to the station, just outside the crossing gates.

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London Southend Airport

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UnderstandThe town has a claim on the world's first wireless telegraph school, which was established in 1901 with the opening of a residential school for training engineers for Marconi's International Marine Communication Co.

Get inFollow the A12 from London. Turn off just beyond Colchester on the A120, then the A133, then follow the signs to Weeley, then the B1033 to Frinton. Turn right when you arrive at the railway, level crossing roundabout.

Get aroundBest by foot, but local buses run every 30 minutes between Walton and Clacton, and every two hours between Walton and Colchester. All buses stop close to the station, just outside the crossing gates.

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BuyThe main street, Connaught Avenue, is home to many charity shops, second-hand bookshops, antiques centres, etc.

ConnectFrinton and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Feb 2023, 5G has not reached town.

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