Clacton-on-Sea In Winter Seafront Tour - Voted WORST Rated Seaside Resort?

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2022
  • It was recently voted as the WORST rated seaside resort in the UK. But is Clacton On Sea that bad?
    Join me as we take a tour along the seafront in winter and see what's open?
    What do you think of Clacton, why does it have a bad wrap?
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  • @WalkWithMeTim
    @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад +13

    Do you think it should have been called the Worst Seaside Resort in the UK? Comment with your memories of Clacton On Sea Below! ;-)

    • @danwood9611
      @danwood9611 2 года назад +2

      Definitely not the worst. We use to go visit my grandparents in clacton when they were alive and I loved walking down pier avenue and the arcade's to the seafront. I can also remember butlins, which makes me feel old haha 😂

    • @dannykyla69
      @dannykyla69 2 года назад +3

      Hi.Tim no it shouldn't,I used to go when I was a kids say 30 - 20 years. I went a in 2019 and still lovely. All places have some bad run down parts, But when at the seaside you don't take that into account.clacton has improved massively over the few years.People can say anymore is bad, but go there for your self and you know it's great.I live near mablethorpe and skegness is down the road.I prefer clacton over skegness anyway.Stay safe Tim 😀

    • @janetterose2886
      @janetterose2886 2 года назад +2

      I just googled Clacton and it gives 15 reasons why it’s the worst place, but was from 2020. After watching this video I certainly would visit but I live only 9 miles from Blackpool and not far from Lytham St Anne’s. ❤️

    • @markcoleman900
      @markcoleman900 2 года назад +4

      No way, Clacton is lovely with a great community feel. If people don’t like it then they’re more than welcome to go elsewhere.

    • @DB7PHiL
      @DB7PHiL 2 года назад +4

      I live in Clacton, on 'Martello Bay', the Butlins site, I think its lovely.

  • @garysimmons4323
    @garysimmons4323 2 года назад +22

    I live in Clacton, and I love to go down and walk along the seafront. We had great fun in the summer with family visiting, and the pier prices are really reasonable, great ice cream and chips cooked in dripping..yum!. I really like it here.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад +2

      yes love the positivity

    • @heleddytywysoges
      @heleddytywysoges 2 года назад +1

      Chips cooked in dripping? Not had that for years. Lovely

    • @leannewallace9768
      @leannewallace9768 2 года назад +2

      I live in Holland on sea 20 mims up the road from clacton I've lived here all my 16 year I know people think clacton is crap it isn't it has more to offer then u think it does.

    • @tonyboyhume3878
      @tonyboyhume3878 2 года назад +1

      @@leannewallace9768 i moved to clacton 2 years ago. not regretted a moment. and Holland has the most amazing seafronts and beaches. i swim every day there in summer. wonderful

    • @PagesbyPaige
      @PagesbyPaige Год назад +1

      @@leannewallace9768 I agree. I love the place, and the people are unbelievably friendly

  • @tanpinnu.e
    @tanpinnu.e Год назад +2

    Hi Tim. Here from Nigeria. It's a blessing watching this your video. It has improved my thoughts about Clackton so so greatly. You did an absolutely amazing vloging job, Bro. Thanks so much !

  • @jazmo6662
    @jazmo6662 2 года назад +7

    It looks so much better than the last time I was there around 20 years ago. Well done Clacton for investing in your resort. Let's hope you get great weather and get lots of visitors this year, so you can make up for the last two years!

  • @lakay20
    @lakay20 2 года назад +7

    Voted worst seaside ressot???are joking! Clacton seaside is clean , fine sand, calm water! coffee shoos, restaurants, ice cream shop, Toby Calvary, beautiful gardens, Pier with amusement,emtertainment, fishing etc For me Clacton seaside is one of the most beautiful seaside in England!

  • @michaelknight2721
    @michaelknight2721 8 месяцев назад +1

    Another great video TIM on Clacton that you did a year ago.
    We talked about coming to Clacton for a holiday when my parents were alive,but sadly never made it.I am disabled due to degenerative spine conditions and can't go out,your videos cheer me up.I can't see why it's been voted one of the worst resorts.

  • @dadjoy2609
    @dadjoy2609 2 года назад +9

    I live here and I feel that you’ve done the town justice !!! 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧

  • @deanhall4064
    @deanhall4064 2 года назад +4

    Hi Tim, Great video sir!. I also heared about Clacton being voted the worst seaside resort before you even posted this video, which i think is utterly wrong of whoever did say it was to quote 'The Worst Seaside Resort!". Clacton is my childhood home, i grew up and lived there with my mum and dad thoughout the 1980s and have many fond and mostly happy memories of it. To this very day i still go back every single year for a break as i now live in Birmingham, Westmidlands (I hate cites and have never really liked living here but beucase of work i'm stuck here). Give me good old Clacton-On-Sea any day compared to Birmingham. Yes I still love Clacton and i always will no matter what. I will always go back there even when i'm old.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      yes Dean I love the positivity! for Clacton

    • @lesleybissmire8297
      @lesleybissmire8297 Год назад

      I really like clacton though i live in a village location at the moment which is quite nice.i think id maybe like to try living nearer to the seafront.

  • @stevieG.
    @stevieG. 2 года назад +5

    The town is a bit rough round the edges but I go to Clacton every day and walk along the front near the Martello Bay area where the old Butlins once was. Its really nice, I love it.!

  • @LancashireBob
    @LancashireBob 2 года назад +1

    Hi D Hi was filmed there. Also there was a Killer Whale on the pier. Called Nemo I think. I'm sure he was moved because of poor care. He was a major news story at the time.

  • @carlroberts8013
    @carlroberts8013 2 года назад +7

    Clacton beaches are brilliant, the amenities are like all fading seaside resorts fading, but I actually like that. Love going Clacton all year round. The Worst? Nah! Not having that.

  • @robmitchell6240
    @robmitchell6240 2 года назад +3

    Next time your in Clacton, don’t forget there are also 2 theatres. I manage the West Cliff which is a beautiful venue which we are constantly investing in. Happy to show you around.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      ;-)

    • @leahrollings4698
      @leahrollings4698 2 года назад

      I love performing at west cliff with dance!!

    • @TheLorettaY
      @TheLorettaY 2 года назад

      When I stayed with my grandad he used to take me to your theatre 50 years ago! When we went shopping in town on a Saturday morning he used to park his Vauxhall Viva in your car park for free while we went and had coffee in Daveys restaurant 🙈

  • @lilyprior8024
    @lilyprior8024 2 года назад +2

    my grandma works at the princess theatre I recommend going

  • @melissaphillips3088
    @melissaphillips3088 2 года назад +4

    This was nice Tim as it has been raining ice here today. A sunny day there when you filmed is perfect to see . Makes me look forward to Spring . Wonderful walk ☀️

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Yes I know I prefer filming innthe sun

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 2 года назад +3

    Municipal gardens look so sad in winter time - its important though for local well being and mindfulness that they are retained and restored to their floral glory every year. I love a walk in the park in the sunshine

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Yes they do but look blooming marvelous in the summer

  • @CosD
    @CosD 2 года назад +4

    The last time I went there was in the 1960s as a small child. I vaguely remember seeing tall street lights with vertical shaped cylinders on top and a boat on a roundabout. It seemed OK for a day out back then.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад +1

      wow that was a while ok lol

    • @compostcorner5934
      @compostcorner5934 2 года назад

      My first visit to Clacton was in the late 60,s as a child ,went to Butlins ,which closed about 30 yrs ago and is now a housing estate

  • @sallymurray2147
    @sallymurray2147 2 года назад +3

    Great video Tim loved the sound of the waves when you were under the pier you chose a lovely day to go nice to see the sun

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Yes it was I love the sound of the sea!

  • @DAoutdoors
    @DAoutdoors 2 года назад +1

    I Love Clayton. It was my first ever job working away from home on the ‘Clacton Clearwater’ scheme way back in 1997 for Amec Tunnelling. Our offices were up on Holland Haven Country Park. I spent every Thursday night in Tom Peppers, before walking round the corner to The Zone, which became Rumours 2!

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад +1

      yes Dave! Clacton is great , thanks for sharing the memories

  • @mrcjw9
    @mrcjw9 2 года назад +1

    Nice video Tim. So quiet and peaceful on your visit.

  • @debbieoconnor7054
    @debbieoconnor7054 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for another great video Tim. Watching from a very wet Wellington this morning. It looks like a nice spot to visit. Have a great weekend. Debbie & Patrick

  • @Thestorybookknitter
    @Thestorybookknitter 2 года назад +6

    I love living in Clacton, the town has so much going for it and there is always something to do. Thank you for such a lovely video!

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      I agree, you are welcome Samantha, thanks for watching

    • @paulsimons3222
      @paulsimons3222 2 года назад +1

      I’m staying in Clacton.. stinks of weed and 3 police cars outside McDonald’s on the first night.. can’t wait to leave.

  • @traceybeerling4776
    @traceybeerling4776 2 года назад +3

    Hi Tim looks a lovely bright sunny day. I really can't understand why people said it was the worst . To me I've seen alot worse it doesn't deserve it. Hope Gaby and Casper are doing well 💖. Thankyou for sharing with us love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Absolutely

    • @DankPlankSam
      @DankPlankSam 2 года назад

      Because of the drunk people who stumble around town day in day out. Because of the little idiots going around causing trouble. Every shop is closing in the high street and being filled with either a 99p store or a charity shop. I've lived here my whole life and its gone down hill. But summer brings alot of people here and it is nice. But behind the scenes, it's not so good

    • @traceybeerling4776
      @traceybeerling4776 2 года назад

      @@DankPlankSam Well yeah but that happens in alot of towns. I just don't think it deserves the worst seaside resort.

    • @DankPlankSam
      @DankPlankSam 2 года назад

      @@traceybeerling4776 no of course it doesn't! There's alot of worse places out there hands down. It does have its really nice points but as I said, if you dive a little deeper it certainly can be rough

  • @kevincrouch2732
    @kevincrouch2732 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this good to see Clacton again - hope you, Gaby and Casper are well - Kevin & Cyndy 😎

  • @TheLorettaY
    @TheLorettaY 2 года назад +3

    Many happy memories of Clacton! It really all looks so much improved and yes huge investment has gone into the pier. I remember the dolphin shows on the pier as a child and as a teenager Oscars the nightclub which was to the right of the entrance of the pier 😀

    • @TheLorettaY
      @TheLorettaY 2 года назад +1

      Also all along Pier Avenue outside the amusements they used to have giant daleks which you put a penny into and they took you for a ride…….yes! Also on the corner of Pier Avenue was Tubby Issacs seafood hut and at the entrance to The Pavillion was a laughing clown or policeman I can’t remember which in a glass case who used to laugh non stop really loud ALL day!

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      wow thats going back!

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      bit like Blackpools laughing clown lol

  • @audreykeenan670
    @audreykeenan670 2 года назад +1

    I'm Scottish and have visited Clacton for years it's a great wee place. With the loveliest people you could meet. Thankyoj great video. 👌

  • @glennjohnson5547
    @glennjohnson5547 2 года назад +1

    Many thanks for this. Clacton was our annual holiday during the 70s. This brought back many fond memories. In my view Clacton is not the worst seaside place at all. The roller coaster I think is called Stella's Revenge. This replaced the old wooden coaster called Steel Stella. In the clips of the upside down house, towards the left in the distance there is some old buildings with pointed facades. These used to be Self catering holiday flats - 21 Marine Parade East owned by Sacks Properties. The Pavilion was full of very old amusement machines and had a laughing policeman outside. Many many thanks for bringing back fond memories from many decades ago.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      You are welcome Glenn, thanks for watching remember to subscribe

    • @glennjohnson5547
      @glennjohnson5547 2 года назад

      @@WalkWithMeTim I have thought about moving to Clacton. But there has been so much negativity about Clacton being full of multiple occupancy social housing, but your video has reassured me.

  • @Deanrwp
    @Deanrwp 10 месяцев назад

    Hi Tim, another great video, No Clacton isn’t the worst seaside resort, it is a lovely place to visit as me & my wife go there regular as we are going this coming Monday for a week staying at Martello Beach Holiday Park, it is my favourite place to go on holiday with my wife, son & 2 dogs 😊

  • @mistywolf312
    @mistywolf312 2 года назад +1

    The section of the pier where the little boats and the flume ride is used to be the swimming pool, where later there was a dolphinarium where you could watch them do tricks, forgive me for going to see the show, I was a small child and it was the 1970's, they later housed some killer whales and seals :( but all that stopped by the mid 80's and that section was unused till the revamp a few years back.

  • @aurelius1964
    @aurelius1964 2 года назад +2

    I have worked in Clacton on and off for years, I love the old place. Like most English seaside towns it has its problems but it is a great place - especially on a sunny June afternoon.

  • @jamieb741
    @jamieb741 2 года назад +1

    Just watching this, I live at Gt.Bentley nearby.
    Just a few metres north is Holland on sea beach , a lovely place to swim on warm summer days.
    Parking is free along most of the seafront too.
    I can also recommend a fantastic walk along the beach , flags cafe do some great food.
    Our sunshine coast 💛 👍😊

  • @gilly0264
    @gilly0264 2 года назад +1

    Great walk Tim once again👍 love going to the sea front when it’s quite. Winter is always the a good time as long as you dress up cozy & warm 🧤🧣

  • @timothycorby7659
    @timothycorby7659 2 года назад +1

    Always had our holidays in Clacton on sea it was lovely spending our time there, they used to have some trains on a track for children to ride on that was fun, an auntie lived in Clacton, I remember steel Stella and there was a lovely place we went to play tennis and golf putting they had 2 areas you could play..

  • @Dahni555
    @Dahni555 2 года назад +2

    Literally never seen your channel before, but thought about going to Clacton Friday and here you are with perfect brand new content, thanks!!

  • @janicekennan6159
    @janicekennan6159 2 года назад +1

    This is my old haunt I go at least once a year being a London girl ,,I live in Buckinghamshire now but still go,,I’m 72 and been going since I was a kid stayed on all sites love it 😊

  • @dirtylittlemonkey
    @dirtylittlemonkey 2 года назад +1

    Looks absolutely stunning I've never been myself, that's going to change!

  • @walking_in_the_shade
    @walking_in_the_shade 2 года назад +2

    The sea looks a very inviting shade of brown.

  • @spectrumwalkingtours
    @spectrumwalkingtours 2 года назад +2

    A good tour, nice to see a bit of winter sunshine.

  • @rossbatchelor4634
    @rossbatchelor4634 2 года назад +1

    Great Vid Tim really enjoyed it amusement Parks look so spooky in the winter when no one is there

  • @Bob-ts2tu
    @Bob-ts2tu 2 года назад +2

    I love visiting places like this out of season especially when the winter sun is out any you can go for a good walk, and it doesnt look too bad to me. I know you like your Blackpool Tim but i would certainly rather go to Clacton than there. GL

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      lol everywhere looks good in the sun lol

    • @jkw5374
      @jkw5374 2 года назад

      I live in Clacton and my son lives in Blackpool. Win win!

  • @lee6023
    @lee6023 2 года назад +4

    Went in July 2019 whe it was 30+ degrees and it was amazing. Don't know how it can be voted worst resort in uk. Its easily on par with great yarmouth in my opinion which I love too.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад +2

      I last went on hottest day of the year

  • @sswilkins1
    @sswilkins1 2 года назад +1

    Great video you have captured on film what I see all the time. I love living in the area. Well done.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Yes Steven.. agree .. thanks for watching

  • @andreww4489
    @andreww4489 2 года назад +1

    First time viewer, great video. Very good quality of filming/editing/sound. Enjoyed the tour of my home town

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Awesome, thank you! hope you subscribed too its free ;-)

  • @ItsOhWhatever
    @ItsOhWhatever 2 года назад +4

    I was born in Clacton and have lived here my entire life. No idea why it gets such a bad rap. It could be better and needs more shops as most on the high street have closed down. You should come down and make a video when we have the air show. You think it’s busy during the summer. Can’t move for people during those two days. Hope we get a full air show this year as we haven’t done recently due to COVID.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Yes Laurel , love the positivity

    • @danwood9611
      @danwood9611 2 года назад +1

      My mum was born in clacton and we use to go visit my grandparents there when they were alive. Will always have great memories of tbr place and definitely don't understand why it got named the worst resort. The air show is a great day out ♥️

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      yes I agree the air show is a big plus

  • @tomg8566
    @tomg8566 2 года назад +1

    I live in clacton and it’s not as bad as people think, however working on the pavilion which is just before the pier is the worst. When working there we wasn’t allowed to wear shorts only black jeans and not allowed sunglasses in the summer as it’s face concealing

  • @jfenemer
    @jfenemer 8 месяцев назад

    3:41 Hi mate, just thought I’d mention that the wheel along the top was owned by the Pavilion and cost £4, this was rented by the company for the summer season. Meanwhile, the pier’s wheel cost £2 and later went up to £4. The pier leased the wheel from a amusement company for the summer season and into November. They later took down this wheel for maintenance but mainly because the wheel had other commitments overs the holiday season which the pier honoured. Later, the pier bought the wheel outright so it should remain there permanently. This then caused the price to hike to £4. How do I know this, cos I worked on it lol.

  • @JB-ug5mf
    @JB-ug5mf 2 года назад +2

    Greetings from the US. Nice pier tour on a great weather day. Thanks Tim. Where is Clacton-on-the-Sea? Do you and Gabby still have your PO Box available to send you something for Casper?

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад +2

      hello JB yes we do click about section its there .. Clacton is in Essex in England

    • @JB-ug5mf
      @JB-ug5mf 2 года назад

      @@WalkWithMeTim Thanks Tim. My apologies, you said it's in Essex in the beginning of the video. Thanks for the message and PO Box info. Have a good weekend.

  • @lesleybissmire8297
    @lesleybissmire8297 Год назад +1

    It is sad the beach trees aren't there.

  • @traceyabbott6184
    @traceyabbott6184 2 года назад +1

    We came here in the summer , it was nice liked the fact we had a Toby carvery first as we couldn't find any where to park , would Def come back next summer , went on big wheel on beach and went on land train that was fun

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      I know and a Toby Carvery with a sea view

  • @peterscotney1
    @peterscotney1 2 года назад +1

    Looks absolutely lovely to me !...surely Rhyl in North Wales deserves that accolade? Another cracking video Tim .

  • @andywright3450
    @andywright3450 2 года назад +1

    Hey mate great walk and vlog thank you ... Question for you any chance you could vlog Cleethorpes please thanku 😊💯

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Yes I can its coming very soon! like next weekend ! so subscribe ;-)

  • @LeeJohn70
    @LeeJohn70 2 года назад +1

    Back in the late 70's / early 80's use to be my favourite seaside for a day trip. Thosedays Butlins was in Clacton, but to be honest I do not believe it's the worst seaside.
    I last went to Clacton in 1997 and it was nice then 👍🏻👍🏻😁😁

  • @fionacrockatt5614
    @fionacrockatt5614 2 года назад +1

    Looks nice there Tim I have never been there before hope you and gaby and casper is keeping well

  • @kkrispy2009P
    @kkrispy2009P 2 года назад +3

    Amazing place , how did it even get that title upside house and nice footage

  • @leemennell3778
    @leemennell3778 2 года назад +1

    I bought a caravan here a couple months back. Not stayed there yet, just want some warmer weather first

  • @jamesslew1500
    @jamesslew1500 2 года назад +1

    That was amazing me and my fiancee might be going back there this year but shame my childhood cafe geogina has closed cheap prices for food and drink and people were wonderful working in there use go in there when i was little on day visit and past two years me and my fiancee been there its a gorgeous place

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Oh wow! thanks for watching James .. hit subscribe too ;-)

    • @jamesslew1500
      @jamesslew1500 2 года назад

      @@WalkWithMeTim yerr i will do

  • @GoldenTVClassics
    @GoldenTVClassics 2 года назад +1

    Wow its changed a lot in the 3 years since my last Holiday. Another great insight into another great part of Essex

  • @keith79mod11
    @keith79mod11 2 месяца назад

    Back in the 80s They used to be a big Dodgers Track , which was just as you went On to.
    Clacton pier And during the winter months They would move the cars away and it would become a ice skating rink

  • @annbillgyoury8970
    @annbillgyoury8970 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant video well done

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it dont forget to subscribe

  • @TeamTandMe
    @TeamTandMe Год назад +1

    Have you ever visited South shields? I haven't been in years but as I kid I remember the fair, duck pond and running in the beaches x

  • @rontillbrook6455
    @rontillbrook6455 2 года назад +2

    clacton is a place many great memories are made, its jaywick that gives clacton a bad name, but jaywick is a great place if you just visit it.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      yes got a great beach

    • @seanzealony9499
      @seanzealony9499 2 года назад

      We visited Jaywick last year as it was recommended to us for dog walking.
      Beach was cracking and it was a pleasant few hours.
      I was a little shocked at a very modern apartment block that has been built next to what I thought was a run down holiday park.
      I spoke to a few locals and they informed me this was a little village/town and people lived in the run down area.
      I got back to our chalet and googled Jaywick and found out a TV programme had featured this place.
      Shocked that a place exists like that in UK.
      It saddens me that places like that have been overlooked by local councils etc.
      The East Coast seems to have been left to it’s own devices compared to South Coast.
      We had a great week in the area and would go again.

  • @andymullaney1594
    @andymullaney1594 2 года назад +1

    Hi Tim ,seen your several vidios here ,a don't know why was once voted worse seaside ,it's lovely place ,amazing pier ,great beach ,probley people who voted there never been there ,or seen on vidios , alot of seaside's that's very popular ,and have alot to offer ,like anything get negative opinions,mostly people who go abroad and don't appreciate UK holiday seaside resorts , my opinion ,great vidio our Tim ,have a lovely weekend ,you Gaby and Casper ,chat soon

  • @ruthtesterblake8053
    @ruthtesterblake8053 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Tim sharing this video it looks beautiful there it
    Looks nice clean and tidy there I will go there in summer the pire looks amazing

  • @TheMrfish14
    @TheMrfish14 2 года назад +1

    thank you for this , i live in oklahoma . but im from clacton , i miss it and it looks soo much better these days

  • @gerardhackett4845
    @gerardhackett4845 Год назад

    I'm in Clacton right now and it's absolutely lovely and the locals all very friendly. Not sure what negatives your looking for here. But I'm enjoying my time here.

  • @andypemberton2157
    @andypemberton2157 2 года назад +1

    Thanks xxx love clacton it’s never been the worst seaside town thanks again for this good video

  • @perrygoodwin7565
    @perrygoodwin7565 2 года назад +1

    i worked at Butlins great memories :)

  • @shabaali3504
    @shabaali3504 2 года назад +1

    I went with my family back in the October half term holiday. We really enjoyed it was nice and quite

  • @ajmelia756
    @ajmelia756 2 года назад +1

    Where is that song from please at the beginning? Great video, Clacton is beautiful

  • @paulawilliams8295
    @paulawilliams8295 2 года назад +1

    Great vlog, looks a really nice UK holiday resort. Tim did my parcel arrive 👶🏼

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Oh yes .. was going to mention on our live .. wow thanks so much a lovely little outfit and appreciate the Starbucks card .. very kind. Thank you Paula

    • @paulawilliams8295
      @paulawilliams8295 2 года назад +1

      Your welcome, just glad it arrived, I bought the little socks in Tenerife, only the best for Casper 😘

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      ha ha they are brilliant and the Starbucks card was a VERY nice touch! ;-)

  • @alanfinch5365
    @alanfinch5365 2 года назад +2

    Clacton born and bred.Great place to live and has plenty to do all year round. Whoever named it worst seaside resort is clueless.

  • @arkham675
    @arkham675 2 года назад +1

    Lived in clacton over 40 years, over the last few years it has had a lot of work done and now it is a great place to live or visit. I think a lot of people rate clacton so bad is due to the fact its next door to jaywick and some parts of jaywick are very run down.

  • @jeffallinson8089
    @jeffallinson8089 2 года назад +1

    I would like to say I liked this video Tim but I didn't....I LOVED IT!! The worst resort? Thats utter madness. It looks absolutely lovely, I would love to book a week there; In fact I think it has to be something me and Ellen must do. Looks like there is genuinely something for everyone there. Thanks for showing us this lovely resort!! As always love your work and appreciate the effort you put in.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      I totally agree .. thanks Jeff that very kind of you to say and of course excellent motivation for me to make more

    • @jeffallinson8089
      @jeffallinson8089 2 года назад

      @@WalkWithMeTim Yes please! Keep em coming and get yourself to check out Saltburn, Runswick Bay or Staithes. All lovely places to visit; your subscribers would love em.

  • @michaelkobylko2969
    @michaelkobylko2969 2 года назад +1

    I've never been to Clacton but it looks lovely in this video. The pier puts my local one at Southport to shame in terms of amenities!

  • @Bxf_MysticZ
    @Bxf_MysticZ Год назад +1

    Just why do people say that this is the worst beach and pier it's probably the best as the rides and food and the best. Plus the prices for the rides are alright.

  • @keiranhyre750
    @keiranhyre750 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant video

  • @Nxtsuu
    @Nxtsuu 2 года назад +1

    love the exposure to my town. im also a local filmmaker, would love to collab one day.

  • @venice1115
    @venice1115 Год назад +1

    I actually liked the palm trees on the beach shame they removed them

  • @jancsi1208
    @jancsi1208 2 года назад +1

    Just visited Clacton 2 weeks ago. Its seaside looks great and the side walk also nice. However do not get at any price around the Mcdonald's by the late afternoon or evening times as I saw youngsters were harassing older people and even tourists too. Seaside feels safe (even with many weed smokers around) but the town centre is cruel.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      really?

    • @jancsi1208
      @jancsi1208 2 года назад +1

      @@WalkWithMeTim Yes unfortunately. As at least what I saw for both evenings youngsters as like 12-15 years olds were around the town centre (we went there around 5pm and 8pm). At around 5pm we saw them going to some old drunk guys(probably homeless people) throwing them with rocks or whatever it was and insulting them, even the police came around so we thought the situation will be handled and finished. But later when we gone back to buy some foods we saw them again, they were shouting after a young couple and started even follow them. It wasnt my best seaside town experience unfortunately.

  • @mariamorgan8447
    @mariamorgan8447 2 года назад +1

    Great video

  • @davidlister6721
    @davidlister6721 Год назад

    Like much of Britain it’s wonderful when the sun is shining. Even in the winter… the town centre is abit depressing though.

  • @bexhil7
    @bexhil7 2 года назад +1

    Another great & fantastic video of Clacton-on-Sea In Winter Seafront Tour - Voted WORST Rated Seaside Resort?💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @RossCompose
    @RossCompose Год назад

    I just found Clacton on a map in my old Lonely Planet GB guidebook. Video makes it look fine to me.

  • @christineparsons5962
    @christineparsons5962 2 года назад +1

    i remember going to the butlins camp when i was a child, but the only thing i remember about it is that i brought a blue hat with my holiday money lol

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      Lol how much I wonder did u pay

    • @christineparsons5962
      @christineparsons5962 2 года назад +1

      @@WalkWithMeTim can't remember Tim cos I must have been about 8 or 9 , long time ago !

  • @davidnm21
    @davidnm21 2 года назад +10

    I’m mystified as to why it’s been named the worst resort. I last went about 1987 although no doubt much has changed since then. I loved the pier and The seafront Gardens. A complete mystery?

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад +2

      I think they just asked the WRONG people lol

    • @PnutButter1986
      @PnutButter1986 2 года назад +2

      Probably has something to do with the high chance of getting glassed in the clubs and Jaywick being right next door which is one of the most deprived areas in Europe

  • @tayachting6345
    @tayachting6345 2 года назад +1

    Well there's a shock! Tell you what, teach in the schools there and you will not only understand why people outside of Clacton feel the way they do about Clacton and why it has such a reputation but also fear for the future of the UK because many other places are copying Clacton.

  • @lesleybissmire8297
    @lesleybissmire8297 Год назад +1

    Nice video.As it is.xxxx 👌

  • @urchinnn
    @urchinnn 2 года назад +1

    i wish i couldve seen you in the flesh. I work at the yellow arcade right by the pier!

  • @walkinginindiavirtualtours
    @walkinginindiavirtualtours 2 года назад +1

    Amazing place, thanks for sharing friend

  • @lousweirdworld5347
    @lousweirdworld5347 2 года назад +1

    I love it tim can't believe I missed the live lol

  • @XENADU001
    @XENADU001 2 года назад +3

    I was there in August last year, and total dissapointed. It's look such a poor, with compare with other seafronts, like Eastbourne, or Brighton. And that organization on railway station - such a nightmare. I would come back to any other seafront town, but not there. For sure!

  • @bernie10
    @bernie10 2 года назад +1

    Well im from clacton.... this is our hidden gem...just walking with my dog at seafront is the best feeling :)) worst seafront??? Like almost thousands of people come here in summer and parking space is scarcely lol 😂

  • @mandycoulbeck8692
    @mandycoulbeck8692 2 года назад +1

    great video tim

  • @markmeadows3485
    @markmeadows3485 2 года назад +1

    I love Clacton it's clean people are friendly love to walk from Jaywick into town lovely fish n chips first class wonderful town.

  • @barrywood2806
    @barrywood2806 2 года назад +1

    What would most seaside resorts be without their numerous arcades. Part of the fabric. But where I live, in Thailand, all such places are banned. No slot machines, and not even the cranes where you can never win a prize are legal. They are regarded as gambling, which is prohibited, and a group of European pensioners were even arrested for playing Bridge. So were people for playing darts in a pub without a license. There is no such license :)

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      I didnt you live in Thailand ..wow

    • @barrywood2806
      @barrywood2806 2 года назад

      @@WalkWithMeTim Everyone has to be somewhere :)

  • @davidGPS95
    @davidGPS95 2 года назад +1

    Tim have you ever been to Jersey Channel Islands I was looking at your videos but couldn't see any ?

  • @LauraCarpenter-gh4od
    @LauraCarpenter-gh4od 2 года назад +1

    Used to go to Clacton a lot as a child absolutely loved it, my kids have been aswell and loved it just as much

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  2 года назад

      me too! it does seem smaller now but always the same

  • @lesleyhall8925
    @lesleyhall8925 2 года назад +3

    You could make more of the wonderful new, gently sloping beaches that stretch for miles from the pier to beyond Holland Haven, with plenty of free parking. During lockdown there was no problem with overcrowded beaches. You can swim comfortably at both high and low tide on the east side, whereas at low tide west of the pier the water tends to go a long way out and become too shallow. Not all visitors want to go to the amusements and off-road cycling is permitted all the way via Holland Haven to Frinton.

  • @hobouk3871
    @hobouk3871 Год назад +1

    I honestly cant see why people choose to go abroad so much (maybe the weather) when theres so many great places to visit in the UK.

  • @davidlittle7182
    @davidlittle7182 2 года назад +1

    I think it looks almost charming. Would've liked to have seen the town centre

  • @kimmaddison8686
    @kimmaddison8686 Год назад

    Im gunna move to there ❤❤