Funfutures UK Seaside and Countryside Holidays

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In terms of average rainfall, Point Clear, St Osyth, is the driest recorded place in the UK, with rainfall of just 513 mm per year. By some definitions, this is low enough to classify Point Clear, St Osyth, a desert. (Source Wikipedia).

It's Officially the driest place in Britain again!

'The Top Ten of Everything 2007' reports Point Clear, St Osyth, as the driest place in the UK, with only 506.9 mm of rain on average per year recorded over the last 40 years. Compare this with the wettest place in the UK, which is Crib Goch in Snowdonia, Wales, with an average of 4470 mm of rain per year.

Foot Ferry from Point Clear to Brightlingsea and East Mersea

The first recorded ferry ran between Point Clear and Brightlingsea in 1699. The ferry service is seasonal and runs between June and September. Brightlingsea is the only Cinque Port in Essex. On Mersea Island you will be able to find, "The Gourmet Colchester Natives". Oysters that the Romans some 2000 years ago declared were "the only good thing to come out of Britain". These and Gigas (rocks) oysters are freshly harvested from West Mersea and are available from the oysters growing and harvesting companies family run 'Company Shed fish and seafood bar', on Mersea Island.

Sea Fishing Trips

The Thames Estuary holds a variety of fish including, Bass, Smoothhound, Tope and Skate in the summer, Cod and Whiting etc. Fish from a fast custom built 35ft Cat Powered Offshore 105, fitted with all of the latest safety and navigational aids. Ladies & individuals welcome, ladies toilet on board. Skipper (28 years with R.N.L.I. Based in Brightlingsea, Essex. Fully licensed & insured. Sailing 7-days a week. Est. 30 years.

Superb Nature Walks

Along the banks of Brightlingsea Creek and the River Colne offer a chance to study bird-life on the saltings or just watch the boats, relax and enjoy the day.

Pleasure Flights or Introductory Flying Lessons

Get a unique view of our lovely coastline with Clacton Aero Club. In August visit the Clacton Air Show, a 2-day event that attracts more than 90,000 people.

Colchester Britains Oldest Recorded Town

The Zoo

Has over 260 species and over 545 sub-species, many classified endangered or vulnerable. Over 70 species are part of European Endagered species breeding programmes.

Colchester Britains Oldest Recorded Town

Castle Museum

Where you will find 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history.

Clacton-On-Sea

From it's Victorian Pier to it's amusements, shops and safe sandy bathing beach's, Clacton is every bit a traditional British Seaside Town on, The Essex Sunshine Holiday Coast.

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