August 29, 2022

It was a bumper bank holiday of fun in the sun at Clacton Pier.

Families flocked to the seaside landmark to enjoy a host of free entertainment including, music, magic, fireworks and an exhibition.

And this was all on top of the rides and other attractions on offer across the three days and lasting long into the evening.

Pier boss Bill Ball said that the August Bank Holiday is always a key period coming on the back of the two days of the Clacton Airshow.

“It means we have a large number of people in the town for five continuous days and it is up to us to make the most of that,” he said.

“We were very lucky with the weather and although rain was forecast for the Thursday, we got away with one short shower and the rest of the time was bathed in sunshine.

“It was fantastic to see so many families enjoying themselves with the beaches packed and plenty of footfall for the pier.

“There really was a feelgood feeling and it was all helped by the return of the airshow for the first time in three years. It was just like pre-pandemic times again.”

Visitors were treated to live bands such as SMC and Double Barrel and James Magic turned on the tricks for the children.

There were two free fireworks displays on Thursday and Sunday while an exhibition and talks in the Jolly Roger to celebrate that launch of a new book, Clacton Pier, the first 150 years, drew a steady trail of visitors.

Mr Ball added that all in all it was a very successful five days for the pier, the town and the whole district.

“However, we can’t rest on our laurels, and we will be now turning our attention to lining up an exciting programme of events for both Halloween and Christmas,” he said.

“We also have some work to finish on new staff facilities and are looking ahead to other improvements around the site.”

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