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Frinton Beach features flat, firm sandy beaches between a series of timber groynes, backed by sloping cliffs. The beach is divided into sections by the groynes, and the sand is perfect for making sandcastles due to its firm texture. The gently shelving beach is ideal for running around on and playing beach games, making it a fine family beach.
The beach is lined with colourful, old-fashioned Victorian-style beach huts, and there is an extensive grassy area known as the Greensward, which is perfect for picnics, relaxation, and sports. Kite surfing and watersports are popular activities here, with several sports schools operating on the beach. During the summer months, lifeguards are on duty, ensuring a safe environment for all beachgoers.
Frinton-on-Sea is a charming seaside town with tree-lined avenues and art deco buildings, adding to its uniqueness. The main shopping street, Connaught Avenue, is often referred to as "East Anglia's Bond Street". The town is home to the Frinton Summer Theatre Season at the McGrigor Hall every summer, employing many famous actors at the start of their career. Free parking is available along the entire main road of Frinton seafront.
It is worth noting that dogs are not allowed on the beach from May to September, except for guide dogs. Dogs must also be kept on leads while on the promenade.
Frinton has been rewarded for its outstanding cleanliness with a Blue Flag award, and has gone out of its way to remain as uncommercialised as possible, maintaining its reputation as a quiet family resort.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 89% |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 20°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
The tide at Frinton Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 4:13 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 10:09 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
Litter bins
Slipway
Parking is available along the Esplanade.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
No information available
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles north as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 8 miles north as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road or 18 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 27 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 51 miles by road.
around 28 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 65 miles by road.
around 29 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 64 miles by road.
around 30 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 63 miles by road.
around 31 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 62 miles by road.
around 31 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 129 miles by road.
around 31 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 61 miles by road.
Location: Frinton-on-Sea
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TM239194
Coordinates: 51°49'42"N 1°14'54"E
Mapcode: GBR VS1.BFV
What 3 Words: sobs.heartache.lashed
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Essex
Country: England
Local Authority: Tendring
Parish: Frinton and Walton
Nearest postcode: CO13 9AU
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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