Clacton-on-Sea, Martello Bay

Swim Safe is being delivered by Tendring District Council. There are both schools and public sessions on offer at this site. Public sessions will be made bookable 6 weeks prior to them taking place. To book schools sessions please contact [email protected].

On arrival please meet on the beachfront down from the RNLI Lifeboat Tower.

By rail - Clacton-on-Sea rail station is roughly 1.5 miles from the site
By bus - use bus routes 4 and 4A to stop closest to the site at Martello Inn

The closest car park is Hastings Avenue Car Park. This is cash only pay and display starting from £2.50 for up to two hours. From this car park head towards the beach in front of the RNLI Lifeguard Tower and you will find the Swim Safe site.

The site has no private changing or shower facilities. Public toilets can be found on the beach.

There are no refreshments available on site, however there are many cafes and restaurants close by along the beach front.

There is restricted access on the beach to dogs.