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What to see and do in Walton - Visitors Guide

Beautiful Beaches
Miles of clean, safe, sandy beaches ideal for a summer day out or even a winter walk!

Cliffs
Exciting cliffs with acres of lush grass at their summit - a wonderful place to relax and watch children play.

Swim
In the sea or in our Swimming Pool on the Bathhouse Meadow, including an Aqua Slide for the kids to enjoy!
Tel: 01255 676608

Indoor Bowls Club
In the Columbine Centre, Bathhouse Meadow.

Mon & Wed 7.30 - 10.00pm
Tel: 01255 851680

 Columbine Leisure Centre
Holds regular events such as; Friday night cinema, Sunday indoor boot sale and theatrical shows, call for further details.
Tel: 01255 851680

Web: www.columbinecentre.co.uk

Skateboard Park
Opened in March 2003 our skateboard park is suitable for beginners to advanced skaters (FREE)


Pier and Amusements
We are proud to have the second longest pier in Great Britain with one of the world's oldest operating amusement parks. With tenpin bowling, rides, bingo and refreshments throughout the summer!

Supersaver Wristband - One price to pay, play all day!

Tel: 01255 682400

"The Naze"
The un-spoilt headland of Walton consisting of about 50 acres of acid grass coastal heath land and 50 acres of scrub woodland with about 200 acres of salt marsh to the north of the sea wall. See the Naze tower built in 1721 by Trinity House to guide shipping to the busy port of Harwich.

Wildlife Walks
Walk along our backwaters for an alternative view of Walton, which is extremely rich in bird life and geology. Pick up a copy of the Walton Wildlife Guide leaflet from Tourist Information or the Community Project Shop.

Tel: 01255 677006

 Boat Trips to See the Seals
Wildlife boat trips, an excellent way to see seals, sea birds and fantastic views of our beautiful backwaters.
Tel: 07806 309460 or 07596 597615

Marina
Titchmarsh Marina - boat sales, chandlery and Harbour lights licensed bar and restaurant for a relaxing meal looking across the harbour.
Tel: 01255 672185

Sea Fishing
Enjoy sea fishing by boat or sea angling off the pier. Catch Skate, Bass and Cod in season, for fully equipped boat chartering and rod hire.

Call: 01255 675664 (evenings)

Market
Walton's bustling weekly traditional market offers a wide variety of wares, from household goods to plants, fashion to fruit and veg, and not forgetting the locally caught fish!

The Town Hard
Traditional boat manufacture and panoramic views of the backwaters and old boating lake can be seen from The Town Hard in Mill Lane.

James Stevens Lifeboat Restoration
The refurbishment of the oldest surviving motor lifeboat, visit this on-going project.

Tel: 01255 675308

Walton Maritime Museum.
Housing a collection of Walton memorabilia in the old lifeboat house.

Tel: 01255 678259

The Naze Tower

A well known local land mark, the Naze Tower is also an Art Gallery, Museum and Café click on the link to visit the Walton Art Directory for more information.


 

 

 

 

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Visitor  Information

Community Project Shop
Tourist Information and advice on local issues all year round from the Walton Community Project, 61 High Street Walton.
Monday - Friday 10.00 - 4.30pm

Tel: 01255 677006


TDC Tourist Information Office
Open During High-Season Tel: 01255 675542


Shops and restaurants
Walton is a traditional and vibrant Victorian town with original features, full of restaurants, pubs and mainly individually run shops.

NOTE: Wednesday  - Early Closing


Market
Monday and Thursday - Market Millennium Square (Monday during summer season only.)

Cash points
Inside: Co-op Food Store, Walton Food & Drink, Mark James Newsagents on the High Street, and in the Kino.


Parking
The Bathhouse meadow, alongside the Columbine Leisure Centre. Further parking is available at The Naze, Mill Lane, and on the High Street Market Site, Church Road and the Railway Station.


Public Toilets
Mill Lane, Opposite the Pier, Near "The Kino", Near the Naze Tower.

 

"I am a Texan but had the pleasure of spending a week in Walton last month. I thought you would appreciate this link, and I thank you for the WONDERFUL small town British seaside experience!"

Jennifer Barnett - Visitor from USA

 

A Brief History

Walton-on-the-Naze is a traditional English holiday resort situated on the Tendring Peninsula by the North Sea about 85 miles north east of London.

The real old village of Walton is now some nine miles out to sea on the west rocks, its old church finally fell into the sea in 1798.

The “new” town grew from the early 19th century fad for sea bathing as a way to good health and with the new fad came prosperity and popularity. Today Walton still is a popular holiday resort, and currently undergoing a new phase of exciting regeneration, aimed at maintaining its Victorian character and charm, whilst bringing it into the 21st century.

For a complete historical guide to Walton visit our HISTORY page.

 

All this information together with a useful map of Walton and The Naze is contained in the Walton Guide available FREE from the Tourist Information Centre on the seafront in season. Tel: 01255 675542

    Or from the Walton Community Project Office at 61 High Street, Walton throughout the year. Tel: 01255 677006

 

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Things to do in Walton-on-the-Naze, a guide to visitor attractions.

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