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Walton-on-the-Naze is a family seaside resort with sandy beaches, seafront gardens, quaint narrow streets and fossil hunting.

Walton’s pier is the second longest in England, and just to the north is The Naze, the site of the 86-foot Octagonal Naze Tower.

The Columbine Centre, a leisure and community centre, opened its doors in 1992; it features a world-class indoor bowling facility, a 300-seat theatre, various meeting/dressing rooms, a bar, a kitchen, and an airy reception area.