Clacton Pier Reviews Summary

Activities and Attractions

Pros:

• "The mini golf course is large over two floors, and the arcade is huge."
• "We love the bumper cars and go karts. The water rings are good fun."
• "The pier is packed with activities and attractions, from the traditional amusement arcades and fairground rides to more modern attractions such as the state-of-the-art 4D cinema."
• "We went on the wheel at night. That was quite scary! You can't actually see anything as you go high."
• "Clacton Pier is a site of amazing views & a quintessential feature of Clacton-on-Sea."
• "Clacton has 10 miles of sandy beaches, UK's second best pier, Green Flag, a Seaside Award."
• "The pier is just going from strength to strength year on year, with updated rides and amusements."
• "There's a water sports hire area also."

Cons:

• "The pier is a money-making machine, and to be honest £7 each for one go around on the roller coaster is a bit steep."
• "Not so sure about the pricing for a wrist band or tokens to rides. Especially for kids under 1.4m."
• "We had to queue about 10/15 minutes."
• "Some arcade games the tickets kept running out but were swiftly replaced when let know."
• "Took grandkids in for some fun. Quickly realised it would be expensive so bought a pass for each at £12,99 per head."
• "The arcade is stupidly overpriced, which is what has dragged my score down."
• "It's not clear and ended up not being able to use it all all the rides."
• "The pier does get over crowded."

Cleanliness and Maintenance

Pros:

• "The pier amusements and restaurant was spotlessly clean which was great considering how many families about."
• "Also, really Impressed how clean everything is."
• "When we went (friday 21-07-23) it was clean and tidy."
• "The area has had a regeneration program."
• "Great work to rejuvenate the pier..plenty of attractions for all ages..still ongoing but so good to see someone with the foresight to make it a great place to visit and a great benefit to Clacton."
• "The staff are friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is positive and vibrant."
• "Always a pleasure return here.Now there's a Big Wheel(not the London Eye)the Clacton eye!!"
• "It's clean and beautiful. I visit this place at least once a year."

Cons:

• "The toilet facilities are pretty basic. The ones outside, before the pier could do with a major face lift."
• "The public toilets were so bad that the kids held it in."
• "There are some fun rides and rollercoaster, the go-karts in particular are excellent. The new Jurassic Pier 4D ride was fun, but could use a little more polish."
• "Would’ve been a 5* but the toilet was a let down as there was a long queue and the flush were hardly working."
• "Toilets on end of pier, definitely ones to avoid, so old, and the smell made me gag."
• "There is an awful lot on offer. I did go in the holiday peak time so it was busier than I would prefer."
• "Parking near pier is difficult and toilet facilities hardly any near clean areas where people swim."
• "In the past year the pier has seen many changes. They have spent so much money updating and improving the pier."

Food and Beverages

Pros:

• "The pier also boasts a range of eateries ranging from traditional seaside fish and chips to modern restaurants and cafes."
• "The whipped ice cream was AMAZING."
• "Was at Clacton again for the Air Show ended up on Clacton Pier again had a meal in the Pier restaurant which was pretty good."
• "Plenty of places to get food, drinks, ice creams etc."
• "We finished the evening off with fish & chips from the chip shop attached to the pier."
• "There is also a cafeteria in case you need to have lunch or some hot or cold drinks."
• "There are a lot of options for restaurants and eateries on the pier or right across the road."
• "The view from the wheel was phenomenal."

Cons:

• "The food arrived together, was nice(wouldn't say)value for money. As it came to £21!!!!"
• "A really good family day out. Just the rollercoaster last only a few seconds. Also my fish wasn't cooked properly."
• "The bands only work on a couple of arcade rides. Not much for my youngest to go on then the tea cups. You have to pay extra on other arcade rides."
• "We had the best day ever there! Although the outside amusement park was closed, in the Casino we had plenty of options for having fun."
• "However the town centre itself is in need of massive investment."
• "Parking restrictions on many many roads. Enjoyable picnic spots far from pier not enough facilities for washing or having shower after swimming."
• "The beach was 2/5 as the water was dirty and not clear."
• "Good laugh with my husband winning tickets and toys from the 2p machines."