Welcome to The Naze

The Naze is a headland located on the east coast of Essex, England. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike due to its stunning natural beauty and rich history. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including rare birds and plants, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts. The Naze is also known for its unique geological features, including the famous Naze Tower, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The Naze has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, and there are many historical landmarks and sites to explore in the area. One of the most notable is the Naze Tower, which was built in 1720 as a navigational aid for ships sailing along the coast. Today, the tower is open to the public and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Other historical sites in the area include the Walton Backwaters, which were used as a training ground for the D-Day landings during World War II.

The Naze is also a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, with a variety of activities available including sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking. The area is home to several sailing clubs, and there are plenty of opportunities to take part in lessons or hire equipment. For those who prefer to stay on dry land, there are plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore, with stunning views of the coastline and surrounding countryside. Whether you're looking for a relaxing day out or an action-packed adventure, The Naze has something for everyone.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School Details
Walton On The Naze Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Suzie Bliss
Standley Road
Walton On The Naze
Essex
CO14 8PT
01255675657
School Website
Tendring Technology College
Academy Converter
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Dr Michelle Hughes
Rochford Way
Frinton On Sea
Essex
CO13 0AZ
01255672116
School Website
Hamford Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Teresa Cooper
Elm Tree Avenue
Walton On The Naze
Essex
CO14 8TE
01255673415
School Website
St Philomena's School
Other Independent School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Philippa Mathews
Hadleigh Road
Frinton On Sea
Essex
Frinton-On-Sea
Essex
CO13 9HQ
1255674492
School Website
Frinton On Sea Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs S Blunden
Fifth Avenue
Frinton On Sea
Essex
CO13 9LQ
01255674007
School Website
Kirby Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Debbie Byles
Halstead Road
Kirby Cross
Frinton On Sea
Essex
CO13 0LW
01255674056
School Website
Holland Haven Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sue Bardetti
Primrose Road
Holland-On-Sea
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO15 5PP
01255813704
School Website
Rolph C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Karen Jones
High Street
Thorpe-Le-Soken
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO16 0DY
01255861317
School Website
Compass Community School Essex
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-17
Head Teacher
Ms Joanna Cliffe
274 Harwich Road
Little Clacton
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO16 9PY
7519380154
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Great Oakley
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Aaron Battersby
Beaumont Road
Great Oakley
Harwich
Essex
CO12 5BA
01255880315
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Walton-On-The-Naze
The Parade, Walton-On-The-Naze, Essex, CO14 8DH
0.13 Miles
Frinton-On-Sea
Station Approach, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13 9JT
1.25 Miles
Kirby Cross
Station Road, Kirby Cross, Essex, CO13 0LU
2.30 Miles
Thorpe-Le-Soken
Station Road, Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0HQ
4.50 Miles
Clacton-On-Sea
Skelmersdale Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 6PU
6.16 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Avenue Taxis Of Frinton
01255 670180
1 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 9DE
1.51 Miles
Tj Taxis
01255 670099
1 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 9PN
1.57 Miles
East Coast Taxis
01255 851998
36 Halstead Road, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 0LW
2.07 Miles
A And J Canopies And Car Ports
01255 814862
28 Cliff Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 5QQ
4.58 Miles
Elite Taxis
01255 429999
37 Rochford Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 4QG
5.17 Miles
Gordie Cabs
01255 222481
7 Redbridge Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 4UN
5.29 Miles
Acorn Travel
07885 484364
22 Jubilee Av, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9QT
5.46 Miles
Holland Taxis
01255 224141
26 Jubilee Avenue, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9QT
5.46 Miles
Great Clacton Taxis
01255 476776
1 Bonham Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 4AZ
5.55 Miles
Little Clacton Taxis
01255 862222
25 London Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9RW
5.64 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co14 191 - Walton On The Naze Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Co13 178 - Triangle Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Co13 141D - Stansted Way
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 13D - Polebarn Lane
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 148D - Elm Tree Avenue
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Co13 110D - Roydon Way
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 188D - Edenside Kirby Cross
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 81D - Glebe Way
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 14 - Railway Station
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Co13 96D - The Crescent
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 183 - Frietuna Road
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Co13 72D - Queens Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 54 - Frinton-On-Sea Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Co13 500 - Frinton Delivery Office
Collection Today available until:18:00
Weekday Last Collection:18:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Co13 154D - Upper Second Avenue
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Walton Medical Centre
01255 674373
Vicarage Lane
Walton-On-The-Naze
Essex
CO14 8PA
Caradoc Surgery
01255 850101
Station Approach
Frinton-On-Sea
Essex
CO13 9JT
Frinton Road Surgery
88 Frinton Road
Kirby Cross
Frinton-On-Sea
Essex
CO13 0HJ
Thorpe Surgery
01255 861850
The Surgery, High Street
Thorpe-Le-Soken
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO16 0EA
The Frinton Road Medical Centre
68 Frinton Road
Holland-On-Sea
Clacton-On-Sea
Essex
CO15 5UW
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Local Stores

Walton-On-Naze
74 High Street
Walton On The Naze
Essex
CO14 8AF
01255 675593
Store Website
0.25 miles
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SPAR - London Road
2-10 London Road
Colchester
CO15 3SN
01255 435555
Store Website
6.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Haven Veterinary Practice
138 Elm Tree Avenue
Walton On The Naze
Essex
CO14 8TF
01255 850456
reception-havenvets@hotmail.co.uk
Website
0.84 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
Fri08:3013:00
The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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Sunclosedclosed
Taylorsvision Ltd
Primrose Cottage
High Street
Thorpe-Le-Soken
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO16 0EA
01255 860014
info@taylorsvision.co.uk
Website
4.58 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
The Street
Little Clacton
Clacton-On-Sea
Essex
CO16 9LG
01255 860555
Info@kinfaunsvets.com
5.57 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
14 Oakley Road
Dovercourt
Harwich
Essex
CO12 4QZ
01255 503807
Info@kinfaunsvets.com
5.69 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Haven Veterinary Practice
35 Holland Road
Clacton-On-Sea
Essex
CO15 6EH
01255 422150
reception-havenvets@hotmail.co.uk
Website
5.98 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
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Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Wed08:3018:30
Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Thu08:3018:30
Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Fri08:3018:30
Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Sat08:3012:00
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Weeley Veterinary Centre
26 Colchester Road
Weeley
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO16 9JT
01255 441441
hello@weeleyvetcentre.com
Website
6.58 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

The Naze
67 Old Hall Ln
Lancashire
1.44 miles

Start From The Naze Tower Car Park (Pay And Display) About 1 Mile North Of Walton On The Naze
Location
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unguarded.juggles.bins
Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods.
Stourwood House
Wrabness Rd
Ramsey
Harwich
CO12 5ND
6.92 miles

The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.
Location
what3words
hence.petal.thinks
Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour.
CO11 2LE
11.61 miles

Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.
Cudmore Grove Country Park
A Great Off Lead Walk Through The Country Park With A Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round. There Are Many Different Routes To Take And Maps To Give You Lots Of Ideas Of Routes To Take. Plenty Of Places For A Swim Too!!
Broman'S Ln
Colchester
Lancashire
CO5 8UE
12.37 miles

Location
what3words
warblers.without.tribal
Orwell Country Park
A Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Wooded Areas As Well As Stunning Views Along The River, My Girl Loves It.
Orwell Country Park
Lancashire
12.38 miles

Location
what3words
twitching.building.votes
Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland And Around Lakes. Great Space For Off Lead. Plenty Of Shrubbery To Sniff And An Area To Play Fetch.
Alresford Rd
Elmstead
Colchester
CO7 9JX
12.40 miles

By Foot Or Bike: The Site Can Be Reached By Public Footpath From Cockaynes Lane (Alresford) Or From Alresford Road (Wivenhoe). By Car: The Vehicular Site Entrance Is Off Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Just North Of The Railway Bridge. The Main Vehicle Gate Is Usually Locked, But There Is Still Parking Space For About 6 Cars. The Site Can Be Reached By Walking Down The Track From The Gate. Please Be Aware That This Track Is Not A Public Right-Of-Way; It May Sometimes Be Closed To The Public. Directions From Wivenhoe: Take The Alresford Road And Head Out Of Wivenhoe Towards Alresford. About Half-Way Between Wivenhoe And Alresford, Turn Left Just Before The Railway Bridge. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. Directions From Alresford: Take The Wivenhoe Road And Head Out Of Alresford Towards Wivenhoe. After The Bend To The Right, Go Over The Railway Bridge And Immediately Turn Right. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. One Approach Is Through Farmland So Be Aware And Keep Your Pooch On Lead Until Safely Past
Location
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Weather Forecast

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