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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

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Facilities

Campsite in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

Welcomes tents, caravans, motorhomes and dogs, with showers and toilets (campsite website and OpenStreetMap).

  • Dogs Confirmed
    Source for Dogs

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Motorhomes Confirmed
    Source for Motorhomes

    From OpenStreetMap, checked 23 October 2026

  • Showers Confirmed
    Source for Showers

    From OpenStreetMap, checked 23 October 2026

  • Toilets Confirmed
    Source for Toilets

    From OpenStreetMap, checked 23 October 2026

  • Tents Confirmed
    Source for Tents

    From OpenStreetMap, checked 23 October 2026

  • Caravans Confirmed
    Source for Caravans

    From OpenStreetMap, checked 23 October 2026

  • Glamping Confirmed
    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.

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What's nearby

Nearest first, as the crow flies from the campsite. Places from OpenStreetMap.

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

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).

Sources

  1. OpenStreetMap way 1103408952, version 2, seen 24 October 2026. Facts from OpenStreetMap: 6, checked 23 October 2026
  2. Facts from the campsite website: 3, checked 1 November 2026
  3. Campsite data last imported from OpenStreetMap on 24 October 2026; nearby places on 27 October 2026

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