Clacton Pier
2020 Pier of the Year with 16 rides including Looping Star coaster and log flume
Data last verified on 23 November 2025. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 16
- No Restrictions:
- 0
- Adult Price:
- £18
- Child Price:
- £18
- Parking:
- Check with park
- Updated:
- 23 November 2025
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💧 Bumper Boats Water-based bumper boats where you can splash and bump into friends. | Water | 👥100cm 👤120cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Dodgems Classic bumper cars installed in 2018, crash-friendly family fun. | Family | 👥90cm 👤120cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Dumbos Flying elephants ride for young children. Adults ride free when accompanying children! | Family | 👤85cm alone | Gentle |
⚡ Go Karts Outdoor go-kart racing track. Requires separate tickets, not included in wristband. | Thrill | 👤140cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 Helter Skelter Traditional fairground slide installed in 2009. Climb to the top and spiral down on a mat. Returns Easter 2026! | Family | 👥90cm 👤120cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Jumping Jacks Bouncing ride for younger visitors. Maximum height 160cm. | Family | 👤85cm alone ↑Max 160cm | Gentle |
🎢 Looping Star Pinfari looping coaster with 10-metre vertical loop, opened 2021. Features 365m of track over 36ft tall structure. | Coaster | 👤140cm alone ↑Max 190cm | Extreme |
⚡ Miami High-thrill spinning ride delivering intense forces and excitement. | Thrill | 👤120cm alone | Extreme |
👨👩👧 Mini Wheel Smaller Ferris wheel perfect for younger children. Adults ride free when accompanying! | Family | 👤85cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Race O Rama Racing-themed ride suitable for younger children. | Family | 👥80cm 👤100cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Scalextrix Slot car racing ride themed after the classic Scalextric toy. Height limit 120cm. | Family | 👤85cm alone ↑Max 120cm | Gentle |
🎠 The Wheel Giant Ferris wheel opened in 2021, offering spectacular views over the Essex coastline. | observation | 👤80cm alone | Gentle |
⚡ Twister Scrambler-style spinning ride that opened in 2001, a fairground classic. | Thrill | 👥100cm 👤120cm alone | High |
⚡ Waltzer Traditional spinning waltzer ride operating since 1995, spinning cars on rotating platform. | Thrill | 👥100cm 👤120cm alone | High |
💧 White Water Log Flume Splash-filled log flume ride installed in 2020. Maximum 4 passengers per boat, expect to get wet! | Water | 👥100cm 👤120cm alone | Medium |
🎢 Wild Mouse Coaster Wacky worm kiddie coaster perfect for younger children and first-time riders. | Coaster | 👥90cm 👤100cm alone | Low |
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Clacton Pier is a historic seaside pleasure pier in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, that has been entertaining families since 1871. Winner of Essex's Best Family Attraction 2024 and Pier of the Year 2020, this traditional resort features 16 thrilling rides and attractions alongside adventure golf, ten-pin bowling, soft play, arcades, and dinosaur exhibits.
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About the Pier
FREE admission to the pier! Clacton Pier offers 16 rides including the Looping Star roller coaster, White Water Log Flume, Wild Mouse coaster, and classic fairground favorites. Beyond the rides, visitors can enjoy Jurassic Pier (dinosaur exhibit with 4D cinema), 18-hole adventure golf set across two floors, ten-pin bowling, soft play centre, and numerous arcades, food outlets, and retail shops.
FREE admission to the pier! Clacton Pier offers 16 rides including the Looping Star roller coaster, White Water Log Flume, Wild Mouse coaster, and classic fairground favorites. Beyond the rides, visitors can enjoy Jurassic Pier (dinosaur exhibit with 4D cinema), 18-hole adventure golf set across two floors, ten-pin bowling, soft play centre, and numerous arcades, food outlets, and retail shops.
The pier is open 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day), making it a year-round destination for families.
Family Planning
What Can Your Family Ride?
The youngest visitors can enjoy:
Toddlers and Very Young Children (80-85cm)
The youngest visitors can enjoy:
- The Wheel (80cm+, free with adult under 80cm)
- Race O Rama (80cm+, under 100cm with adult)
- Scalextric (85cm+ up to 120cm)
- Jumping Jacks (85cm+ up to 160cm)
- Dumbos (85cm+, adults ride free)
- Mini Wheel (85cm+, adults ride free)
90-100cm Children
More attractions open up:
- Wild Mouse Coaster (90cm+, under 100cm with adult)
- Dodgems (90cm+, under 120cm with adult)
- Helter Skelter (90cm+, under 120cm with adult) - Returns Easter 2026
100-120cm Children
Significant ride access when accompanied:
- Log Flume (100cm+, under 120cm with adult)
- Twister (100cm+, under 120cm with adult)
- Waltzer (100cm+, under 120cm with adult)
- Bumper Boats (100cm+, under 120cm with adult)
- Wild Mouse Coaster (100cm+ solo)
- Race O Rama (100cm+ solo)
120cm+ Independent Riders
Most rides become accessible:
- Miami (120cm+)
- Log Flume (solo)
- Twister (solo)
- Waltzer (solo)
- Bumper Boats (solo)
- Dodgems (solo)
- Helter Skelter (solo)
- All previous attractions
140cm+ Thrill Seekers
The biggest thrills await:
- Looping Star (140cm required, max 190cm) - Pinfari looping coaster
- Go Karts (140cm+)
- All other rides
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Ticket Information
Pier Admission:
- FREE entry to the pier
Big Day Out Band (Wristband):
- Unlimited rides (except Go-Karts)
- 18-hole adventure golf
- Jurassic Pier 4D cinema
- Arcade game credits
- Prize tickets
- Save up to 25% by booking online in advance
- Save up to 36% with special offers (Picniq)
- From £18 per person
Individual Rides:
- 2-7 credits per ride
- Credits/tokens available for purchase
Note: Subject to height/safety restrictions and ride opening times
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Key Features
- Award-Winning: Essex's Best Family Attraction 2024, Pier of the Year 2020
- Looping Star: Pinfari looping coaster with 10m loop, opened 2021
- White Water Log Flume: Splash-filled water ride (2020)
- Wild Mouse Coaster: Wacky worm kiddie coaster
- Miami: High-thrill spinning ride
- Twister: Scrambler-style spinning ride
- Giant Wheel: Ferris wheel with sea views (2021)
- Jurassic Pier: Life-size dinosaurs & 4D cinema
- Adventure Golf: 18 holes across two floors
- Ten-Pin Bowling: Indoor bowling alley
- Soft Play: Indoor play centre for children
- Historic: Operating since 1871
Planning Tips
Opening Times
Open 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day):
Open 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day):
- Monday - Thursday: 10:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 10:00 - 22:00
- Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 - 19:00
Note: Opening times are subject to change and weather dependent. Check website before visiting.
On the Ground
Getting There
Located on the seafront in Clacton-on-Sea:
Located on the seafront in Clacton-on-Sea:
- Address: No.1 North Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1QX
- Easily accessible from Clacton seafront
- Close to Clacton-on-Sea town centre
- Accessible by car, bus, or train to Clacton-on-Sea station
Planning Tips
Planning Your Visit
- Best for: All ages from toddlers to teenagers
- History: Operating since 1871 (over 150 years!)
- Height requirements: Many rides accessible from 80-90cm+ (with adult)
- Peak season: Summer holidays and weekends
- Year-round: Open 364 days
- Weather: Some rides weather dependent
- Facilities: Food outlets, arcades, toilets, soft play, bowling
- FREE admission: No entry fee to the pier
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Sources
Information compiled from:
Information compiled from:
- [Clacton Pier Official Website](https://www.clactonpier.co.uk/)
- [Rides Page](https://www.clactonpier.co.uk/rides/)
- [Coasterpedia](https://coasterpedia.net/wiki/Clacton_Pier)
- [Roller Coaster Database - Looping Star](https://rcdb.com/17867.htm)