Walton On the Naze

Walton is a traditional seaside town with many of its original features still evident to this day. Walton has a fascinating history, wonderful walks and nature reserves, the second longest pier in Britain and of course miles of golden sandy beaches.

Just north of the town lies the Naze Public Open Space - the 'jewel in the crown' of Walton's attractions - a beautiful unspoilt promontory of acid grass coastal heathland and scrub woodland with salt marsh to the north of the existing sea wall.

Dominating the Naze is the Naze Tower. Built in 1720, it is one of the oldest navigational seamarks around our coastline. Recently refurbished you can now climb to the very top for some great views.

The Naze Cliffs are a magnificent but fast disappearing sight as the relentless sea takes its toll. Formed two million years ago, they are composed of rarely seen 'red crag' - highly vulnerable to the effects of erosion and full of fossils.

The Maritime Museum - maintained by the Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust - opens midsummer afternoons in the Old Walton Lifeboat House. It is full of historic and geological interest unique to the coastal area.

The enchanting creeks and islands behind Walton-on-the-Naze are sheltered from the sea by the Naze Peninsula. They're full of rare natural history and are home to their own colony of seals!

Washed daily by the North Sea high tide and extending far out to sea at low water, the Walton-on-the-Naze beaches are among the cleanest in the British Isles and excellent for building sand castles.

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: 01255 671852

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.