Day trip to Walton-on-the-Naze! The Best Playgrounds and Things to do with Kids in Walton-on-the-Naze
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Guide to Visiting Walton-on-the-Naze with Children
Walton-on-the-Naze is a great family friendly place to visit in Essex. Walton-on-the-Naze is great for a day trip or an Essex summer staycation.
There are plenty of things to do in Walton-on-the-Naze including seaside traditions such as building sandcastles on the sandy beaches, hiring a beach hut and eating fish and chips. Our favourite things to do in Walton-on-the-Naze with children is checking out the great play areas and also fossil hunting! We have your perfect itinerary for visiting Walton-on-the-Naze.
The Beach at Walton-on-the-Naze
The beach at Walton-on-the-Naze is sandy and looks out across the North Sea. The beach is lined with colourful beach huts, many of which are also available to hire. Even at high tide there is plenty of beach to explore. The busiest section of the beach, is there area closed to The Naze Pier. 0
Naze Cliffs
At the far end of Walton-on-the-Naze you can find the Naze cliffs. This area is stony, great for coastal walks and the best place for fossil hunting.
Is the beach Dog Friendly?
If you were wondering if the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze is dog friendly, some parts of the beach do allow dogs all year round. However, from the Pier to the end of the Parade opposite Suffolk Street and from Percival Road to Naze Park Road, dogs are not allowed on the beach from 1st May to 30th September.
Things to do in Walton-on-the-Naze with Children
📍 The Bath House Meadow Playground
Walton on the Naze
CO14 8PZ
The Bath House Meadow play park is the best playground in Walton-on-the-Naze. The Bath House Playground is located perfectly, close to by the beach and a short walk from Naze Marine Holding Park.
The play area at Bath House Meadow has so much to offer; slides at different levels, swings, long swings, a trampoline, sand pit and sand digger and even a surf board! There is also winding musical equipment, mirrors and a musical ship wheel. For full facililites and parking information check out our guide - Bath House Meadow Playground Guide.
This unique, beach/pirate themed playground is also accessible! There is ramped accessed to the large boat structure. There is also a floor level trampoline and lots of sensory equipment. For more inclusive and accessible play areas across the whole of Essex check out our Guide: Inclusive and Accessible Playgrounds in Essex for SEN Children.
📍The Naze Park
Walton on the Naze
CO14 8HY
There is also a smaller playground close to Walton-on-the-Naze beach - The Naze Playground! This playground is close to Jubilee Beach in Walton-on-the-Naze and is worth stopping by if you are visiting that end of the beach!
The play area at the Naze Park is small, but there is some good, interesting equipment. There is a small climbing frame with slide, baby swings, nest swing, a sit on roundabout and a climbing structure. Read More about Naze Park
📍Walton Pier
Walton-on-the-Naze
CO14 8ES
You can find the historic Walton Pier at Walton-on-the-Naze. The Walton-on-the-Naze Pier is home to an amusement park. You can find traditional arcades, tenpin bowling, funfair rides including waltzers, tea cups and dodgems and VR experiences. There is also a licenced bar and cafe which serves fish and chips and seaside treats such as donuts and ice cream.
You can also find a softplay and climbing walls, making this a great spot to visit, even on a rainy day at the British seaside. If you are looking for more indoor play ideas across Essex, check out our guide: Ultimate Guide to Soft Plays and Play Cafes in Essex.
📍 Naze Marine Holiday Park
Near Walton-on-the-Naze
Essex,
CO14 8HL
If you are looking for a family friendly place to stay in Walton-on-the-Naze, Parks of Essex can recommend Naze Marine Holiday Park. Naze Marina Holiday Park is a Parkdean Holiday Park, located a few minutes walk from beautiful sandy beaches.
The caravan park has lots of family favourite attractions including crazy golf, laser quest, archery. There is also an indoor pool and an outdoor adventure playground perfect for burning off energy.
The playground at Naze Marine Holiday Park is situated next to the Boatyard Bar and Restaurant, so you can have something to eat or drink whilst the children play. There is also an ice cream shop 'Scoops' next to the playground. You do not have to be staying at the holiday park to visit the bar/restaurant.
If you are after a pub with a play area, we have over 40 listed in our Guide to Pubs with Play Areas.
📍The Naze Nature Discovery Centre Old Hall Lane
Walton-on-the-Naze
CO14 8LE
The Naze nature reserve has beautiful, coastal walking trails and is the home of the iconic Naze Tower.
The Naze Tower had a viewing platform, which can be accessed for a small fee during open season (28th March - 3rd November). The Naze Tower also hosts a tearoom and art gallery. You can find out more about visiting the Naze Tower on the website.
There is also an Essex Wildlife Trust visitor centre at the top of the cliffs. The Naze Nature Discovery Centre is open from 9.30am to 4pm in the winter and 4.30pm in the summer season (15th February to 3rd November). As well as lots of local history and information, The Naze visitor centre also has a cafe, gift shop and toilets. There are accessible toilets and baby change facilities.
If you were wondering where to find fossils in Essex, head to Walton-on-the-Naze! Children and adults alike will also love fossil hunting on around the cliff edge at the Naze! Read our top tips for fossil hunting at the Naze.
Don't forget to check the Park Directory for more park inspiration - A-Z of over 100 Parks in Essex
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