Holiday rentals and lettings in Walton on the Naze

Walton on the Naze is an Essex seaside town known for its sandy beaches. Visitors also enjoy exploring the Naze, a nature park where you’ll find migrating birds and a fascinating Naze Fossil Sculpture Trail. While you’re in the area, spend a day in a colourful beach hut, hang out in a fish and chips bar, or take your kids to enjoy amusements on the pier if travelling with young people. Most of the holiday rentals can be found just a few steps away from the beach!

Just a stone’s throw away from the beach, indulge in these fantastic rentals with ocean views right outside your window! Enjoy long walks on the beach, spacious living area and a bit of TV as well as all the self-catering amenities. Fly a kite by the sea. Build a sandcastle with the kids. Create the ultimate picnic spread in the kitchen. Unwind in the garden. These rentals are particularly suitable for couples and medium sized groups.

Be sure to pick up your reloadable Fun Pass which can be used at the amusement parks and piers. Clacton Pier and arcades, built in 1870, was recently upgraded. It houses an indoor and outdoor region including adventure golf, arcade area with bowling alley, huge go-kart arena, and roller coasters. The Seaquarium is part of Clacton Pier featuring marine life akin to the North Sea and Clacton. These fascinating sea creatures are very different from tropical marine life. The Pavillion Fun Park, on Clacton beach, boasts a 150-year anniversary observation wheel sporting an awesome 360-degree view of the surrounding area.

Every year thousands of nature lovers come to Walton on the Sea to explore the Naze. This region boasts wildlife in abundance and can be seen from a number of trails such as The Walton Wildlife Trail. It is also the gateway to Hamford’s Water National Nature Reserve which is home to wildfowl, migrating birds like Sedge Warbler and Dark Bellied Brent Geese. Another interesting thing about Walton on the Sea is its history of erosion. While visiting the Naze you can see a 110m barrier called The Crag Walk Coastal Defence Structure, built to retard the erosion along the cliffs and the Naze Tower.

Walton on the Naze is the beginning of the beach tour. Check out the Naze Beach for its soft sand, hopping attractions and cafés. Visit Brightling Sea, one of the cinque ports with a ferry. There is much to do here, including water sports and especially sailing. Martello Bay is rich in history featuring Martello Tower and much more. Take a day to visit all three of the iconic beaches for building sandcastles, photo ops, and awesome nightlife in their nearby towns. Some of these beaches are known for ancient fossils. See what treasures wash up for you to discover!

Walton on the Naze is a fabulous entertainment haven for families. Southend-on-sea is a lovely family recreation area. Check-out Adventure Island with thrill rides like ‘The Rage’, ‘American Whip’, and more. Adventure Golf has two 9-hole courses with exciting themes to choose from. And Sealife Adventure houses interesting sealife from around the world. It also features wildlife like Macaque monkeys, cute meerkats, playful penguins and scary sharks. The Cliffs Pavillion Theatre is another interesting venue near Southend-on-sea featuring live performances from popular comedians, McFly, and pantomimes. You’ll be glad you booked your holiday here.

The Naze Fossil Sculpture Trail is featured for its fossils of animals that were discovered in the region. This free attraction is perfect for young and old visitors. With only 6 sculptures you can follow the map to find them all for a fun adventure that includes a little history and great views.

This fascinating venue known as the Old Lifeboat House, was built in 1884 and is now housed in Walton’s Maritime Museum with the first RNLI lifeboat. You’ll find a plethora of archives, tech and natural science with geological icons making it an SSSI. Not to mention an artillery of war to keep you busy for a few hours.

If you’re feeling like seafood head over to Yates Fish Bar for the best fish-n-chips in the area. Good Taste Café is near the Maritime Museum and perfect for a spot of breakfast or lunch with a large variety of foods. The Victory Pub features fresh pub grub with delicious cask ales and live music or quiz night.

Beth Chatto is an amazing plant specialist working in all types of soils. Visit Beth Chatto’s Gardens in Walton to get a glimpse into her soul by the plants she has chosen and wound throughout her 7 acres. You’re bound to have a lovely time exploring and perhaps take a few plants home from her nursery.

Walton on the Naze has its own high street full of independent shops to entice shopaholics. From Heddy’s Hobbies to Nanny’s Twinkles, you’re sure to find some special gifts along the avenue. Check out the pubs and gawk at the architecture, it’s all here to enjoy!