Clacton Pier
Overview
Clacton Pier is a pier located in the seaside resort town of Clacton-on-Sea in England. It was named Pier of the Year in 2020 by the National Piers Society. The pier hosts rides, ten-pin bowling, arcades, a seaquarium, golf and a soft-play centre – as well as numerous food, drink and retail outlets.
Contact details
No.1 North Sea Clacton-on-Sea Essex East of England CO15 1QX United Kingdom
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Access guidance
- There is level access to the pier via automatic electric doors. There are ramps around the inside of the pier giving access to various catering facilities and some activities. More details to follow in the Accessibility Guide (available soon) . You can journey to the end of the pier via wooden boardwalk for some great fresh air and sea views via level walkways accessed by automatic doors.
- Clacton Pier does not have a car park however Tendring District Council provides 3 free hours parking in all off street car parks. Blue badge holders are required to display the badge clearly and set clock to time of arrival before leaving the vehicle. The nearest accessible parking spaces are on Pier Gap – approx. 3. There are dedicated accessible parking bays on Marine Parade a short distance from the pier and other seafront businesses and attractions. Public car parks with accessible parking bays are also located nearby.
- There are accessible toilets available at the Pier. These are accessible without the need for a radar keys so from time to time may be used by guests who do not have accessible requirements. A Changing Places facilities, for people who cannot use traditional disabled toilets and include hoists, height-adjustable changing tables and sinks, and shower facilities too are available at Lower promenade below Marine Parade East, Clacton, close to Beaches Café and West Greensward, Clacton – below Marine Parade West A key is required to access the facilities, and those wishing to apply for a key can do so on the TDC website
- Assistance/guide dogs are welcome at Clacton Pier however they will not be able to accompany guests onto any rides. Dogs will need to be left with a member of the guests party at the ride admission point. Dogs must not be left unattended or tethered anywhere on the pier and our staff are not permitted to care for your dogs while you ride. Assistance dogs are allowed into the Jurassic Pier attraction though they will not be permitted to sit in the seated area. Please Note: Dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted on-site (whether muzzled or otherwise).
- Guests who have the following documentation are entitled to one free essential companion ticket. However, the guest with the disability and any further members of their party will pay full price. Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance for children under 16 or DLA/Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for those aged 16-64, either in the form of a letter stating that the benefit has been awarded, or the actual Allowance book. Attendance Allowance or Carer's Allowance letter of award. Incapacity Benefit books, or a letter notifying the recipient that the benefit has been awarded Incapacity Benefit, Employment Support Allowance (ESA). Disability Student's Allowance (DSA) or DID card (UK Disabled ID Card) In the case of visual impairment, a registration card known as the BD8 or a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI). Access Card with the Essential Companion/companion symbol. NOTE: Please be aware we are unable to accept letters or care home identification cards as proof of entitlement for an essential companion ticket.