Parking in Clacton-on-Sea

Choose your Clacton-on-Sea parking space from our range of options. For stress-free parking, park with us!

Clacton-on-Sea, the largest town on the Essex Sunshine Coast, boasting an array of entertainment facilities.

Highlights include a pleasure pier, arcades, a golf course, seafront walks, airfield and water sports. There is also the main shopping area, and the town hosts an eclectic annual events programme.

During the busy summer season, parking spaces are not easy to come by.

This is where YourParkingSpace can help. We provide a simple online platform for reserving a parking space in advance. 

Long-term and short-term off-street parking options include driveways and lock-up garages, within easy reach of the town centre or the beach. 

Pre-book a parking space in Clacton-on-Sea with YourParkingSpace and ensure a relaxing holiday.

Street parking is restricted on many roads throughout Clacton-on-Sea. Always ensure that you read signage before leaving your car to ensure that you have parked legally.

The town offers a range of council-run car parks, including:

Alton Park Road
C015 1ED
80 spaces
Close to: Market site, shops, cinema and the Adult Education Centre
Price: from £1.00 per hour

High Street Car Park
300 Spaces
Carnarvon Rd, CO15 6QF
Open 24/7 - Upper levels locked 7pm in winter 9pm in summer
Close to: town centre
Price: £1.30 per hour

Wellesley Road Car Park
206 Spaces
CO15 3PW
Close to: Pier Avenue. Close to cinema
Open 24/7
Price: 1 Hour - £1.20 

These car parks are near the beach:

Martello Coach and Car Park
CO15 1AH
43 Car spaces
Next to blue flag beach
24 Hours / 7 days
Summer - LOCKED 9pm, Winter - LOCKED 6pm
Price: Up to 8 hours - £8.00

Seafront Bays
CO15 5AE
56 Spaces
Close to: Promenade seafront, beaches
Open 24/7
Price: Up to 1 hour - £0.50

Agate Road Car Park
24 Spaces
CO15 1RA
Open 24/7
Close to: Seafront, Beach, Pier, Restaurants, Town Centre shops and Amusements.
Price: 1 hour - £1.50

Hastings Avenue
C015 1XY
174 spaces
Close to: Seafront, next to blue flag beach and close to cafes, pubs and Clacton Airfield
Price: £3.00 up to 2 hours

Permit

Season tickets are available for most Pay and Display car parks. Season tickets may be purchased annually or six-monthly. Virtual permits are available.

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By Car: London is about 1.45 away from London (84 miles).

By Train: Greater Anglia runs services from Clacton-on-Sea train station to London Liverpool Street.

Blue Badge parking bays are located throughout Clacton-on-Sea.

Furthermore, council-run car parks offer Blue Badge holders free parking for up to 3 hours providing clock is set to arrival time and badge is displayed with expiry date and wheelchair symbol facing outwards.

You can find charging stations at Clacton High Street car park and the Asda Superstore.

Council-run car parks offer free of charge parking from 6pm to 8am Monday to Sunday. Bear in mind, however, that some car parks are locked for some hours overnight, so ensure that you read signs before leaving your car.

Do you own an empty parking space in Clacton-on-Sea? Turn your vacant driveway, parking space, or lock-up garage into income with YourParkingSpace. List your space for free, and watch the bookings roll in.

How much does it cost to park in a council-run car park near the beach?

Charges vary from car park to car park. See list above for details.

Where can I find a timetable for trains travelling from London to Clacton-on-Sea?

You can visit the Greater Anglia website.