Essex, United Kingdom
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.
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.
The pier is open 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day), making it a year-round destination for families.
What Can Your Family Ride?
Toddlers and Very Young Children (80-85cm)
The youngest visitors can enjoy:
- The Wheel (80cm+, free with adult under 80cm)
- Race O Rama (80cm minimum)
- 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 minimum)
- Dodgems (90cm+, under 120cm with adult)
- Helter Skelter (90cm minimum)
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 minimum)
120cm+ Independent Riders
Most rides become accessible:
- Miami (120cm+)
- Log Flume (solo)
- Twister (solo)
- Waltzer (solo)
- Dodgems (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
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
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
Opening Times
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.
Getting There
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 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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