West Cliff Theatre, Clacton

#5 among attractions in Clacton

Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater

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The West Cliff Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea, England, dates back to 1894 when Bert Graham, a 21-year-old civil servant, set up a concert party on a patch of waste ground in Agate Road. In 1899, along with Bernard Russell and Will Bentley, Graham moved the concert party to the West Cliff Gardens. Bernard Russell died in 1910, but Graham and Bentley continued the concert party. In 1912 they signed up a new romantic baritone by the name of Stanley Holloway. He stayed with the company for three years. ()

Coordinates: 51°47'12"N, 1°8'54"E

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Tower RoadClacton CO15 1LE United Kingdom

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+44 1255 433344

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Nearby attractions include: Frinton Golf Club, Clacton Pier, Clacton Factory Outlet, City Beach.

4.3 miNE
Golf
Frinton Golf Club
111 min walk • Nestled along the picturesque Essex coastline, Frinton Golf Club offers a premier golfing experience steeped in tradition and natural beauty. Established in 1884, this historic club has been a cherished destination for golf enthusiasts for well over a century.
~1790 ftE
Theme park, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Clacton Pier, Clacton
9 min walk • 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.
2.4 miN
51°49'7"N • 1°10'6"E
Clacton Factory Outlet, Clacton
61 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
6.8 miNE
51°50'55"N • 1°16'25"E
City Beach, Walton-on-the-Naze
175 min walk • Beach
3.2 miW
Monastery, Vernacular architecture
St Osyth's Priory, St Osyth
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0.4 miNE
City hall
Clacton Town Hall, Clacton
11 min walk • Clacton Town Hall is a municipal building in Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Tendring District Council, is a Grade II listed building.
5.2 miNE
Town
Frinton-on-Sea
133 min walk • The town is famous for its well-preserved Victorian and Edwardian architecture, making it a delight to explore on foot. Visitors can stroll along the elegant seafront promenade and admire the beautiful pastel-colored beach huts that line the shore.
2.5 miSW
Historical place, View point, Tower
Jaywick Martello Tower, Clacton
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7.1 miNE
51°51'10"N • 1°16'31"E
Walton-on-the-Naze Lifestyles, Walton-on-the-Naze
181 min walk • Watersports, Swimming pool
4.2 miN
Park
Weeleyhall Wood, Clacton
107 min walk • Weeleyhall Wood is a 31 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Clacton-on-Sea in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. It has a variety of woodland types, reflecting diverse soils.
6.7 miNE
51°50'47"N • 1°16'19"E
Walton Pier Fishing, Walton-on-the-Naze
171 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks