Jaywick

Jaywick is a coastal settlement in Tendring district on the North Sea coast of Essex, located east of Clacton-on-Sea. The site consists of several sections of low-rise housing extending behind seafront promenades and a sea defense wall.

Frank Stedman purchased the marshland in 1928 and subdivided it as an affordable holiday destination for London workers who could buy small plots for £25. The settlement grew rapidly during the 1930s before a severe flood in 1953 destroyed large portions of the community.

The eastern Brooklands area preserves a 1920s grid layout where small bungalows and chalets stand close together on narrow streets. Many homes still carry names instead of numbers, a reminder of the original holiday colony tradition.

Regular bus services link the settlement to Clacton-on-Sea, where direct trains operate to London Liverpool Street and Colchester. Many streets remain unpaved or have damaged surfaces, so sturdy footwear should be planned for walking and cycling routes.

The Napoleonic-era Martello Tower now serves as an arts center hosting exhibitions by local artists. The nearby Sunspot center provides 24 business and office units at affordable rents along the seafront promenade.

Location: Tendring

GPS coordinates: 51.77950,1.11740

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:56