Clacton-on-Sea: Why all the Hate?
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Here is the short video I made on a recent visit to Clacton-on-Sea. A quick RUclips search brings up lots of hate towards the Essex seaside town which I can't understand, I quite liked it!
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Can't get more British than this video... sea side town with fish and chips and someone singing wonderwall 😂😂
My nana used to live in jay wick, we used to walk into Clacton and it was heaven. We used to climb under the fence at butlins and spend the day there. Great memories.
Jaywick used to be such a great place. The beach is beautiful. Sadly it has become run down and desperately needs money put back into the town. I was bought up in Brightlingsea a few miles down the coast. I remember Butlins at Clacton well. 😊😊😊
Hmm, Fish n' Chips,
Making me want some watching this, nice and relaxing viewing just before I go to bed...ZzzzZzz
Clacton is 100% better than Southend. It looked very nice, much quieter and a bit more genteel 😂 I so love your honesty and your down to earth Yorkshire approach to everything. 😄
Chip shop curry sauce is the nectar of the gods if they get it right 😋😂
Clacton is an absolute hell hole
I was brought up in a seaside town myself, so whenever I visit another one, and I fancy a 'chippie', I NEVER go to a sea-front place - they're usually a bit 'meh' and diffinitely over-priced (the rates to set up a business there are always higher) - instead I'll go look down the back streets further in town (usually worth checking out anyway) until you find one where the seeming locals go. There, they are usually much better.
except for geo's (I live in clacton, go there weekly) tates quite good.
Great advice
went to Clacton butlins in the early 1970s with my mum dad and brother for a weeks holiday. Enjoyable footage thanks for stirring the memories again James.
My in-laws live at Frinton on Sea, next to Clacton. I really like it down there! (sunnier than Barnsley!)
Great video. I went there every year, as a kid,50 years ago. The fish and chip shop used to be called the dive and was a real treat. Great to see it again, especially since I moved to the us, 20 years ago.
Not sure about nowadays but if you'd have walked into the "town center" and gone just off into the side streets, the pubs are hiding there, off the main drag. I grew to love Clacton because we went to Jaywick for two whole weeks and you had to learn to amuse yourself back then, even when it rained all day. Cheers!
It’s been quieter in Cornwall this summer too. We were swamped with visitors when you couldn’t go abroad during the pandemic and prices were hiked to ridiculous levels to take advantage of that. Those prices are still the same, but so many suffering with the cost of living means that only those with loads of money can afford it.
I was in Clacton yesterday for the air show, obviously much busier than in this video but a little down on the same event last year I think. One of the few times I would go there as local, there's nothing wrong with it but I prefer the beach at Walton on the Naze just up the coast. Would recommend if you get the chance, that has more of a small town feel to it. Also has a pier but not as nice as Clacton's. Apparently Clacton was voted the worst seaside resort by Which? magazine or something, hence the 'hate', but I don't pay attention to such things. Looks like most of the videos on here reached the same conclusion as you, that in reality if you go there it's fine.
I also love Walton beach, it's perfect, doesn't get mega busy, and we treat ourselves to pie and mash after!
As a fellow Yorkshire man keep up with the pricing!!
Used to live in Clacton on sea right near the pier i loved it there i love being near the water
Really glad you like clacton ...all my summers were there growing up
Oh my god it’s gone up so much with subscribers 🎉 good for you. I will sort out a patreon at some point as I have followed you from the beginning and your videos bring me joy and you make me laugh while I’m doing a tough job. The meal was amazing so thanks for that , I really appreciate you and Helen ❤❤ so hats off to you for a fab channel and it beats crappy tv hands down xx 😘
Was staying nearby last year . Went to Clacton with my daughter and her mate . Pier and amusements was really good . Some deprivation in the back streets , like a number of other seaside places . Looked a lot quieter this year . Problem for me is weather which is always better abroad . Personally prefer to fly off somewhere , but budgets not stretched to it recently
100% Clacton on sea 🌊.. Southend was a total dump!
Great upload and I want to go to Clacton now 😂..not a clue where it is mind.
Have a fabulous time wherever you are.
Hi James, thank you so much for posting this vlog, I mentioned in your Southend one that I was looking forward to Clacton, as I used to live there, before moving up north over 30 years ago, Although its changed alot it did bring back some lovely memories, so thank you for that, you made my Saturday evening, hope Helen and you had a smashing time this bank holiday weekend, all the very best to you both, from Nick in Wolsingham.
We used to go to Clacton yearly as kids for our holidays. It was lovely. Jaywick Sands gives it a bad name I would think but we used to get the best fish & chips there.
Great place to stay in Weeley in Clacton is BARNFIELDS RETREAT , phenomenal place , pet friendly, beautiful house with stunning rooms and views, balcony and huge garden , great continental breakfast , tons of cereals and berries , croissants , toast and preserves , tea coffee etc… John and Elizabeth the hosts are so friendly ! EXCEPTIONAL ., we had a round bed and OMG the most comfiest bed we ever slept in , Will only stay here … defo try it out
I went there when I was a kid we had one of those gorgeous huts.
Those Martell Towers still look impressive. I prefer Clacton to Southend, spent too much time working in Southend. If you go down that part of the world check out Frinton, and also further up the coast Aldeburgh and Woodbridge. Enjoy your weekend.
James your videos are brilliant... great content skys the limit ❤.
Thank you 😊
I loved Clacton when I was there & have now just realised that was 14yrs ago now, but I found it to be a nice peaceful place...🙂
Hi James, I thought this video was excellent and particularly interesting to hear your views between Southend and Clacton. I live just outside Southend which was lovely years ago but due to the change in society has too many problems, ie drugs, drink and so on. Clacton was my go to resort for the day, but took 50 mins to drive. The beach is gorgeous and is usually full, as I go there on a Sunday. There is a huge drug problem in the town itself.. Thanks for this one, you are really great at this, so very interesting. And yes, us Brits love to hear the prices of everything, its our judging scale! Hope you have a brilliant holiday with Helen 😊
Thank you, I'll keep making them and including the prices 😊
Like i mentioned before i live in southend on sea...but choose to go to Clacton-on-Sea for a day at a seaside resort ,seems to be a lot less trouble in Clacton-on-Sea than southend on sea
Hands down Clacton on sea for me James...hope you and Helen are having a great weekend 😊
Good morning James, My first film of yours was the Southend jobby and it was a fine visual and audible summary - thank you! Having both liked and subscribed your documentary, I should mention that I last went to Southend some 50 years ago, it has changed! I think you are 100% correct in thinking the reason why such seaside resorts are so quiet the simple lack of money, the cost of everything - a couple of quid to walk down Southend Pier (and back!) £8+ for a few hours parking? Family of two adults & 2 kids could easily spend £100+ for the day without trying, luckily they're not charging to breathe the sea-air (yet) Films are well stitched together and v.well-narrated. Taverymuchlike! VBWx
Taverymuchlike for watching and subscribing :-)
My favourite RUclips channel! Top video mate as always. I can’t comment as I have never been to Clacton-on-sea. My partner has when her lad was going to university in Colchester. She stayed in Clacton but felt very intimidated. She stayed at the travelodge and saw some not so pleasant characters. As I say I can’t comment personally…..Smithy
Thankyou james I enjoyed the visit ,it looks a lovely little seaside town.❤
Excellent video James. We like watching your solo adventures , as well as those with Helen.
We also like pub reviews, your fish and chip shop reviews and hikes!
Thanks 👍
Hello James, really entertaining video again, as usual. I have to say I think the picture quality of your camera is excellent. Keep up the good work I watch all your stuff.
I think you’re doing a good job James showing people what different places are like and yeah it’s good letting us know how much certain foods and beers cost, I reckon £5.50 ain’t a bad price nowadays for a pint but like you said everything is expensive now, keep up the good videos 👍
Thank you
£5.50 for a pint at an English seaside resort, or €3 in Benidorm
Love Clayton and Southend essex is quality
Quite agree haddock better than cod great vlog once again have a great weekend hope there's not too many cars about plenty on the roads up here in scotland
Clackton on Sea looks great James, ive not been but now would like to go... one day buddy, keep up the vlogs and enjoy your bank holiday weekend away with Helen, see you both soon buddy, take care, Alec
Really enjoyed your Vlogs , thank you for taking the time to film them for us all to see , it was a pleasure watching them , best of luck on your travels .
Glad you like them! Thank you
James, the most likely candidate for what you could see in the distance at the beginning of the video is Gunfleet Old Light House, which is on top of Gunfleet Sands a mile or two offshore. There are several ruined navigation beacons visible in the area as well. The Thames Estuary between Essex and Kent is a nightmare of sand banks for anyone sailing in the area.
Thanks for the info Steve
Thanks for the nice video, it looks like a good place. 😊 ooooh another trip abroad…that’ll be fab!! ❤
Walton On The Naze is the best ! And best gorgeous little tea/coffee place is “Jo Jo’s” all freshly made amd Jo and Ian are the nicest couple ever ! THE only place to get a drink or /and food in Walton xx
Thanks for this ..I've never been yet but hopefully will do since lots of the wonderful film by the pet shop boys in the late 80s was filmed on location at Clacton on sea
Oh thanks for that
Don’t seem to have had much sun this year and we are almost into autumn We go to wales and not many people about by the sea side people are very sad
We have just spent the day at Weymouth Harbour with the Quayside music festival in the sunshine, great day ❤🎉❤
I'm really liking it ! You could do Southwold. Very posh. Or Frinton where they don't allow ice cream vans. 😃 Use cash though. Use it or lose it! Happy filming.
Hey James. Thanks for the video.really enjoyed it I feel like I’ve had a walk.listened to the sea gulls.enjoyed the fish n chips just like my holidays of bygone days. Thanks James.have a great weekend with Helen. 🌅🍻🙋♀️
Thank you, you too.
I went to uni in Colchester and loved going to Clacton. It is a bit deprived but people are friendly and the vibe is good in spite of that. I’m from Kent and I am used to towns like Margate and Sheerness which are similar. Posh seaside towns don’t do it for me. I like to see life lived out not a sanitised fantasy. If you want to see a resort town that has gone down hill check out Torquay. I was shocked at how scruffy and grim it’s got.
Thanks, I'll definitely get there next year
Thanks James, enjoyed that.
Its also interesting to know how much you paid for things, so please don't stop doing that.
I'll keep doing it
Wow, youre only up the road from me! The air show was on thurs and fri, 25th + 26th, the weather was good and it was rammed! We parked at holland and walked into clacton.
That place is funky. I like it.
Me and late wife retired early to Clacton 21 years ago after both of us worked damn hard in our lives. we knew Clacton very well as we had a holiday caravan for 10 years prior to our retirement here, I was 55 and the late wife 53. We used to live In what is now East London, but a nicer area of North Romford. I am like so many retirees from east London here till I die. Love the fresh air and not City or Town problems, we left that for others.
Fair assessment of both locations. I have been many times. Well done.
Enjoyed the video, was nice to see as ive never been there, like you say, you just can't beat the good old british seaside
Just SUBSCRIBED, watch a few bloggers. And your doing really well. Keep it going 👍
Thank you!
There was a Butlins . Every year in the fifty’s and sixtys I had my holiday there as a child. I thought it was a great place.
Hi James
Thanks for the vid I've never been there so it's good to get an idea of what the place is like
The fish and chips looked good.
I won't be going to Clacton in rush though.
I think it's a good idea you do tell people the prices of beer and food.
Also I can understand how it may make you feel ( a little paranoid) when doing the filming I'd say don't worry about it in the slightest as your not causing any problems at all and multitudes of people are doing exactly the same thing day in day out
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I have some more similar videos coming up
I think most peeps would like to know how much things cost when ur out'n'about mate. Great vid as always James.
Thanks mate, I'm going to keep telling the prices 😊
Hi, Just joined your channel and am loving it so far, I have to say this one out of the two is my Favourite, My vote is Clacton-on-sea. 👌👌
Thank you and thanks for subscribing 😊
cheers James , really appreciate your videos man, thanks for taking us on your journey
You're welcome 😊
i think the hatred comes from some of the housing, job opportunities and that sort of thing. Plus its close to Jaywick. Its nothing to do the beach as I spent many happy times with my parents a little north of clacton in Walton, Frinton and of course Pakefield on the beach there. Loved it......cricket on the beach and taking catches diving into the water was awesome. Happy memories.....
Thank you for the upload guys, much appreciated 👍
Don't focus on the hate, i enjoy your content.
good video , as an expat of the UK I enjoy all the places you go to ,I left 40 years ago so love to see how things have changed and also like it when you tell us how much things cost as i compare them Australian prices, they are all the same ..EXPENSIVE !!!!!
Thanks, glad you like. Everything is so expensive now 😔
Hopefully this video will encourage people to give Clacton On Sea a go
I've lived here for over a year now and I'm bored to death of the place.
I literally don't have a reason to leave the house.
It's a great place for an easy 'Score' hence it's nickname Smackton.
It just doesn't make any sense for anything other than a quick weekend trip, when you can pay less for guaranteed sunshine and beautiful beaches on the Med, not to mention cheaper food and drink. Britain's seaside resorts are from a time when continental travel was the preserve of the wealthy. Luckily that's no longer the case.
Just caught your second video, the first was Southend-on-Sea I wouldn't recommend. However, Clacton is lovely. it's equivalent of Blackpool and Southport. where I'm from .well, I'm from Birkenhead.😅
I'll be watching your adventures from now on and you're back ones.
Nice one 👍
Thank you, lots more seaside trips coming up 😊
I have never been to Clacton or Southend but I thought Clacton looked quite good. Lovely long promenade. I can see myself with my rollater having a stroll down there. LOL I'd prefer the quiet end though. The view out to sea was lovely. I've been with you since the beginning too and it is (as someone has already said) fantastic to see just how many subscribers you have now and also how your confidence has grown. This is definitely your thing, taking us on different adventures and hopefully with Helen joining you too, to keep you smiling. I was a bit worried that you were going to spill that curry sauce down your tshirt. 😅😂. All the best. See thee. 😊
I love Clacton and well worth a visit the seafront is very well cared for by the council
Thank you so much 😊 I feel a lot more confident now filming in public and I'm getting better at filtering out the crowds!
Love your videos! Keep going! Hello to Helen, please show us more exciting charity shop finds x 🙂
I grew up in Clacton during the sixties .... my mum used to give me and my sisters 6 pennies for the amusement arcades whilst she went shopping .... they retired next door at Holland-On-Sea at the turn of the century .... happy days.
Clacton is good in summer cheap rides for kids on pier all day ticket was a tenner when i took my kids .. got moneys worth fish n chips always nice
All of ESSEX went down hill I moved further up the UK Southend in 80's was great same with Clacton.
7:36 exactly, ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT 😂😂😂😂
Used to go to Walton frinton with kids for years when we lived in Braintree. Now up in Worksop miss being able to get to coast in half an hour .
The fish and chips and curry looked nice
Can't wait to see what you have done this weekend hope your both enjoying it x
Thank you, we're having a great time 😊
I've just stumbled upon your channel by accident, it's good to see places I've never been to before, I hit the like button, and subscirbed to your channel.
Thank you, glad you liked it
Thanks for uploading. It was a good video. Clacton definitely looked the best out of the two. But I don't think you can beat Northern seaside towns. Blackpool, whitby, Scarborough and Brid.
Cullercoats, Tynemouth. Seaton Sluce,Seaburn,all nice.
@Jack_WarnerI love Mablethorpe... Lovely little place... Remember the vast golden sand, donkeys, cafés & seal sanctuary...!👍
@jackwarner. Good old Skeggy.
@pam164 I agree. I live next to Seaton carew.
Clacton is good ,i find it a friendly town..
You know I took myself for a holiday last summer to Lowestoft which no one had good words about & local beaches.south beach was lovely.obviously some places have changed alot but I had a wonderful time & came back all refreshed & made friends.
Sounds good, I plan on visiting there soon
@@bythecurb also southwold is very nice x
The adverts were interesting - Paris National Opera! And I loved the lady checking the soles of her shoes when you left the bar!🤣
Cheers for that James ages since I have been there. Think it's nice to know the prices mate, everyone likes to hear about a bargain and if it's expensive then we can have a good moan about it 😉
I've watched this and your Southend video and think it's great that you're doing your bit to fuel the British economy.
Just need to get everyone paying cash now.
Just watching this now,was there 2 weeks ago,if we had spotted you would have bought you a pint lol,was there with our 8 grandkids and daughter and son in law, live in Colchester, but from Newcastle,keep up the brilliant vlogs mate.
Robert
Thanks Robert, hope you had a great time 😊
I love Clacton! Nearly 40k subs as well :)
Great video James I do like it when you go off on your own encourages people to do the same and when your talking to the camera imagine your facetiming Helen 😊
I do that sometimes :-)
Do it the black country way pour it on yer chips !great video Clacton looks good that’s the trouble with wethers it can be a long wait
Went to Southend yesterday with a friend, had a great time on the beach, even if it is all pebbles. Will definitely be going again.
Unfortunately a lot of these seaside towns are expensive and it’s probably cheaper to go all inclusive for a couple of weeks abroad and more chance of sunshine
I go on holiday every year to a beautiful place in Scotland called Findhorn been going for 20 years and it used to be quiet but the place is really busy now good for the small businesses but brings other problems,litter,traffic,people camping on the beach and lighting fires but it’s still a beautiful place and had I been younger I would have moved here
Go try it for yourself and I am sure you would be impressed,there’s not a lot to do here but the sunsets are amazing and miles of golden sands if you’re looking for a relaxing holiday try it🏴🏴🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍
I’m off to Benidorm for the fancy dress fiesta in November! Are you and Helen paying a visit ??
@By The Curb - James, thank you for posting your Clacton-on-Sea video 😊. The Pier gardens are beautiful and well cared for. I did wonder how you managed to walk past the fish and chip shop! Perhaps now you've seen The Pier area, as you said, if you wanted to head back this way with your kids, venturing literally a couple of miles along the sea road to the beautiful cove-like beaches of Holland-in-Sea would be good! Near Kingscliff hotel. It looks a bit like the English Riveria there, since they carried out all the work along there, and imported a load of sand, mostly to protect that stretch of coastline. Yes, beach-huts can be rented, many people rent theirs out. All depending, for half days or full weeks.
How did he miss the Winston Churchill memorial? - If Helen had been there she would have been bound to read of his enforced landing here in 1914! 🥸
I went there for a week a few years ago, and I regretted having to return home to the West Midlands. Very friendly town.
Glad u do the prices.its interesting to no around the country.👍
Im in Clacton regularly as my folks retired there 25 yrs ago .
Clacton is a good, nice beach ,tidy , shopping centre is good too .
Walton on the naze is also very nice .
I first went to Clacton in the early 70,s to Butlins as a kid , unfortunately they shut it down and built a housing estate on the land in the late 80,s .
Good video mate 👍
Thank you!
I lived in Clacton for 20years…it’s a great place, but hubby wasn’t so keen….so we moved….great video, thanks.x
I used to live in southend but moved to Clacton. Both are nice places to visit but prefer Clacton as it's a much safer place. Now living the other side of the country so waiting for you to do a vlog in Cornwall. Much nicer than essex
I will do, just need to try and fit it in
I subbed after seeing your Southend video now I'm up to date.
Looks nice thanks for taking us with you - we’re heading overseas in September 😂 can’t wait !! 😂 xxx
Cheers James, great vlog…👍🏼
Hey james wetherspoon do hand batter there fish and chips its quite nice and the drinks are cheaper too❤
Used to love visiting my Nan's family at Clacton in the 70's as a mini human (born 69),...
she moved back from Dundee then made it up to a Captain in the Salvation Army there,...
There should be more investment for tourism, street performers etc (Edinburgh Fringe??),..
e.g. in the 70's, on the Pier, we all recorded a vinyl of our Scottish singing (still have it),..
Good old Clackers! Used to be a Butlins there, which was great fun as a teenager!
Definitely a better bet than Saffend !
You oughta try somewhere like Southwold on the Suffolk coast - Some good pubs etc, pier and nice beach etc.
Or round the North Norfolk coast - Cromer, Sheringham, Hunstanton.
Enjoy your weekend! 😀
Thanks might try Cromer soon
@@bythecurb I lived near Cromer when I was a kid, it's a nice traditional fishing town. The whole North Norfolk area is lovely. If you get a chance go west from Cromer, there are lovely places like Blakeney and Wells, lots of salt marshes, pretty villages inland and it's an absolute haven for wild life of all sorts, from seals to huge flocks of seabirds. There are a number of wildlife sanctuaries and reserves in the area.
Thanks James, that was fun. I haven't been to either, either, but I agree with your choice 😃💜
We visted clacton a couple of years ago and stopped in a greek hotel and it had cleaned its self up from about 6 years previously. All in all not a bad place we thought. Jaywick is only down the road from the hit series that was on tv.
Hi James hope you and Helen are ok x❤
Clacton on Sea is much better 😊 but I am biased from many moons ago. Still got the huge plastic ice-cream which must be older than me 😂 sweet place
Clacton is great for a day out, its an Essex classic, ideal for families, & its where real sand beaches start up the Essex Coast, I like the location of that bar, on a hot summersday ideal spot.
yea.. pretty nice there James.. good video 👍🙏
Thanks Kenny
As a long term resident in the outer suburbs of a Sea side town (Rhyl). It’s always amazing to see how similar they are all over the country. Personally much prefer the picturesque fishing villages of Cornwall
I have just said exactly the same thing to my husband,, re the sameness of certain seaside places, im from the South coast ( Worthing ) but have lived in South Yorkshire for the past 50 years and watching James walk along the front at Clacton he could easily have been in Mablethorpe or Skegness, also on the East coast.