Little Clacton is a small village and civil parish in the district of Tendring, Essex, in eastern England. Sitting on the gently rolling farmland of the Tendring Peninsula, it lies just inland from the North Sea coast and is only a few miles from the resort of Clacton-on-Sea, with Colchester roughly a short drive to the west. The area is characterised by arable fields, hedgerows and pockets of older cottages and farmhouses, giving it a distinctly rural feel despite its proximity to coastal towns.
Historically a farming community with roots stretching back to medieval times, Little Clacton retains a parish church, village hall and local clubs that help sustain a close-knit social life. Economically it remains linked to agriculture but also benefits from commuters and those drawn to coastal tourism nearby, while local events and grassroots groups keep a steady village rhythm of fairs, sport and community activity.
Postcode districts covering Little Clacton
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 15.3 miles
- Colchester 12 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 2.1 miles
- Felixstowe 12 miles
- Witham 22.1 miles
- Sudbury 22.5 miles
- Maldon 20.7 miles
- Harwich 8.3 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 5.2 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 4.1 miles
- Halstead 23.1 miles
- Woodbridge 19.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Little Clacton Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Burrsville Ward 1.2 miles
- Weeley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Cann Hall Ward 1.9 miles
- St. John's Ward 2 miles
- Thorpe-le-Soken Built-up area 2 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Eastcliff Ward 2.3 miles
- Bluehouse Ward 2.4 miles
- Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland Ward 2.5 miles
- Great Holland Built-up area 2.5 miles
- St. Paul's Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Little Clacton
CO16 9PS, CO16 0HL, CO16 9QH, CO16 9PN, CO16 9LS, CO16 9RB, CO16 9PA, CO16 9RG, CO16 9QG … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 26.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 39.3 miles
- Thorpe-le-Soken Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Weeley Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Little Clacton Ad
- The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns 1.4 miles
- Kingscliff Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- The Bell Inn 1.8 miles
- The Rose and Crown 3 1.9 miles
- Lifehouse Spa And Hotel 4 1.8 miles
- The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea 3.1 miles
- Travelodge Clacton on Sea Central 3 2.9 miles
- Esplanade Hotel - Clacton On Sea (Beachfront Hotel) by OYO 3 3 miles
- Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea 3 3.3 miles
- Comfort Hotel Clacton On Sea 3 3.3 miles
Schools in Little Clacton
- Engaines Primary School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Pedlars Wood Forest 4.6 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 9.2 miles
- University of Essex University 9.2 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 10.2 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 10.8 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 10.8 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 10.9 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 11.4 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 12.2 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 12.5 miles
- Suffolk College University 15.4 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 15.4 miles