Frinton-on-Sea: UNLONDON at the English seaside
Frinton-on-Sea is a seaside town with a lovely sandy beach and beach huts for hire… a perfect getaway from the capital.
Where is Frinton-on-Sea in England
Frinton-on-Sea is a seafront town in Tendring, Essex, East of England, 20 miles east of Colchester. It takes around an hour and a half to get to Frinton-on-Sea from London by train, changing at Thorpe-le-Soken.
Things to do in Frinton-on-Sea
The beach at Frinton-on-Sea is outstanding, with lots of sandy space – a wonderful place to let the stress and strain of life in London just float away.
Frinton-on-Sea has a reputation for being an old-fashioned, exclusive resort and the beach and esplanade are quieter than other seaside towns in the region.
If live entertainment is your jam, head to Frinton-on-Sea from mid-July and book a show or two at the Frinton Summer Theatre. This non-profit organisation runs a season of weekly changing plays, comedy shows, and music events throughout July and August every year, with many notable names having performed here.
Where to stay in Frinton-on-Sea?
Try Frinton Holiday Lets.
Getting to Frinton-on-Sea by train from London
You can get to Frinton-on-Sea by train from London Liverpool Street station, the journey takes around 1 hour 32 minutes, and has 1 change at Thorpe-le-Soken station. Our trains are accessible and feature free Wi-fi and plug points in-between seats.
If you’re planning to stay overnight, you should check out our Weekender ticket, which lets you travel out on a Friday or Saturday, and return on a Sunday or Monday.
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FAQs about Frinton-on-sea staycations
Yes except in the main tourism season from May to September. But you can still take your pooch for a walk along the seafront.
It takes around an hour and a half to get to Frinton from London by train, changing at Thorpe-le-Soken.
Yes, you can swim at Frinton beach.
It’s just 7 miles from Clacton-on-Sea to Frinton-on-Sea.
Photography courtesy of Visit Essex