Frinton-on-Sea is a small town located on the coast of Essex. It is known for its sandy beaches and expansive greensward that stretches along the seafront.
The beach at Frinton-on-Sea is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. It is well-maintained with clean sands and clear water. It is backed by a sea wall and promenade, which is a popular place for strolling and taking in the views. It is also a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.
The Greensward is a large grassy area located behind the beach and is a popular spot for picnics, sunbathing, and playing sports. It is often utilised by kite surfers alongside hosting outdoor events in the summer months.
In addition to its beach and Greensward, Frinton-on-Sea is also home to a number of restaurants, cafes, and shops located in its high street, Connaught Avenue. Free parking can be found in the main road running along its coastline. The town is known for its quiet and relaxed atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
Overall, Frinton-on-Sea is a charming and picturesque seaside town with a beautiful beach and greensward, making it a popular destination for a day out or a longer stay.
If you require assistance please contact us on 01255 686702 or 01255 222022 (out of hours).
To help plan your journey the postcode for Frinton beach is CO13 9AU.
The local train station (Frinton-On-Sea) is a 16 minute walk from this award beach.
The nearest bus stop is located on Old Road. The post code for this is CO13 9DB. It is a 2 minute walk to the award beach.
There is a coach only drop off point located outside of the Esplanade public toilet block. Coach parking is available at Coronation Car Park in Walton-On-The-Naze.
There are several taxi firms operating in the area should you need them.
There are no car parks available in Frinton-On-Sea. There is ample on street parking running the length of the Esplanade. Disabled parking spaces can be found directly outside of the Esplanade public toilet block.
To access the award beach there is a path located directly opposite of Connaught Avenue. This allows all beach users to make their way from the greensward onto the promenade.
Additional access is available to the promenade at the Leas and the end of Second and Third Avenue.
The access at the end of Second Avenue leads to a set of steps down to the promenade. This is not fully accessible for all beach users.
The promenade consists of a hard paved surface extending the length of the awards beach.
Vehicular access is only available onto the promenade between 6pm and 10am.
There are a mixture of slopes and stairs leading from the promenade to the beach.
The Beach Patrol station is located on the promenade up from the main slope and near the access down from the Connaught Avenue.
There is a seating section located next to the promenade by the access down from Connaught Avenue.
On the promenade dogs must be kept on leads and under control.
The award beach is located between Cambridge Road Public Toilets and the groyne past the Beach Patrol Station. There are many groynes between this to help control coastal erosion.
First aid is available from the lifeguards when operating. They operate from May Half Term to the end of the summer school holidays, during school holidays and weekends. The hours are 10:30am and 5:30pm.
This award beach is a designated dog free zone area from May to September. This is clearly marked on the map which can be found on the Beach Information Board at the entrance to the beach. It is also signposted along the sea wall at the access points onto the beach.
There are no gas barbeques allowed on the beach.
Please take your litter home.
The nearest public toilet is located on the greensward opposite Connaught Avenue. There is a 20p charge for the use of these toilets. This does have disabled toilets and baby changing facilities available.
There is also a public toilet located on the promenade at the end of awards beach called Cambridge Road Public Toilets. This does have disabled toilets available.
Additionally, there are public toilets available on the greensward by the Golf club. This does not have disabled toilets or baby changing facilities.
There are no food and drink outlets available along the promenade. There are many shops, restaurants and cafés along Connaught Avenue which is a short walk from the award beach.
Dogs are not allowed on the award winning beach from May to September with the exception of Guide Dogs.
The nearest General Hospital with an A&E unit is located at Clacton-On-Sea. The address is Clacton & District Hospital, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1LH.
For further information on public toilets, car parks, beach toy libraries and dog banned beach locations please download the Love Tendring app. This information can be found in the interactive map section.
To download, please use the following links:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tendringdc.LoveTendring
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/love-tendring/id1571283893
For any other information please visit the link below: Seafronts (tendringdc.gov.uk)
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