Clacton Pier
Clacton Pier viewed from the south west in 2004 | |
| Type | Working pier with landing stages |
|---|---|
| Carries | People |
| Spans | North Sea |
| Locale | Clacton-on-Sea |
| Official name | Clacton Pier |
| Owner | The Clacton Pier Company Ltd |
| Website | www.clactonpier.co.uk |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 1,180 feet (360 m) |
| History | |
| Opening date | 27 July 1871 |
| Coordinates | 51°47′08″N 1°09′21″E / 51.7855°N 1.1559°E |
Clacton Pier is a pier located in the seaside resort town of Clacton-on-Sea in England. It was named Pier of the Year in 2020 by the National Piers Society. The pier hosts rides, ten-pin bowling, arcades, 4D dinosaur exhibit, golf and a soft-play centre – as well as numerous food, drink and retail outlets.