UK
England
Essex
Clacton-on-Sea
The Pretty Thing
The Pretty Thing
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Dogs
Motorhomes
Showers
Toilets
Tents
Nearest essentials, in a straight line: Pub 2.6 km · Shop 2.5 km · Fuel 2.5 km · Water 5.3 km
Facilities
Campsite in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
Welcomes tents, caravans, motorhomes and dogs, with showers and toilets (campsite website and OpenStreetMap).
Dogs
✓ Confirmed
i Source for Dogs
From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026
Motorhomes
✓ Confirmed
i Source for Motorhomes
From OpenStreetMap, checked 23 October 2026
Showers
✓ Confirmed
i Source for Showers
From OpenStreetMap, checked 23 October 2026
Toilets
✓ Confirmed
i Source for Toilets
From OpenStreetMap, checked 23 October 2026
Tents
✓ Confirmed
i Source for Tents
From OpenStreetMap, checked 23 October 2026
Caravans
✓ Confirmed
i Source for Caravans
From OpenStreetMap, checked 23 October 2026
Glamping
✓ Confirmed
i Source for Glamping
From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026
Not adults only
Not confirmed yet: Hook-up, Drinking water
Facts from the campsite's website (checked November 2026) and OpenStreetMap. Sources below.
theprettything.co.uk
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What's nearby
Nearest first, as the crow flies from the campsite. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Eat & drink
Explore
Practical
Eat & drink
The Creek Food
2.4 km
Amber Food
2.6 km
Andy's Plaice Food
2.6 km
The Blacksmith's Arms Pub
2.6 km
The Pub on the Park Pub
2.6 km
The White Hart Pub
2.7 km
Explore
Riddles Wood Nature
1.2 km
Martin's Farm Country Park Nature
2.4 km
Brook Country Park Nature
3.1 km
Weeleyhall Wood Nature
3.3 km
Weeleyhall Wood Nature
3.4 km
Howlands Marsh Nature
3.8 km
Practical
Morrisons Daily Shop
2.5 km
BP Fuel
2.5 km
Costcutter Shop
2.6 km
The Street Premier Shop
2.6 km
Sainsbury's Local Shop
2.6 km
One Stop Shop
2.8 km
Nearest LPG autogas pump (vehicles)
4.3 km
Nearest EV charger
2.9 km
Nearest drinking water
5.3 km
Nearest public toilets
3.4 km
Nearest laundrette
2.3 km
Nearest car park
180 m
Nearby campsites
Brightlingsea · 1.0 km away
Clacton-on-Sea · 2.4 km away
Clacton-on-Sea · 2.8 km away
Clacton-on-Sea · 3.2 km away
Brightlingsea · 3.3 km away
Clacton-on-Sea · 3.9 km away
Questions
Are dogs allowed at The Pretty Thing?
Allowed, according to the campsite website (checked 24 October 2026).
Can I camp in a tent at The Pretty Thing?
Welcome, according to OpenStreetMap (checked 23 October 2026).
Are caravans allowed at The Pretty Thing?
Welcome, according to OpenStreetMap (checked 23 October 2026).
Can I stay in a motorhome at The Pretty Thing?
Welcome, according to OpenStreetMap (checked 23 October 2026).
What is the nearest pub to The Pretty Thing?
The Blacksmith's Arms, 2.6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
What is the nearest beach to The Pretty Thing?
Palace Beach, 5.3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).