Frinton on sea
With a reputation as an exclusive resort, Frinton retains an atmosphere of the 1920/30's. From tree-lined avenues that sweep down to the elegant Esplanade and cliff-top greensward, with its colourful Victorian-style beach huts, Frinton offers much to see and do.
Frinton was once the favourite retreat for the aristocracy and even Royalty. In the first half of the 20th century the town attracted visitors from high society. Connaught Avenue, named after the Duke of Connaught and opened by his wife, was nicknamed East Anglia's Bond Street.
The sandy beach is excellent for small children and are usually calm and relatively shallow. In winter months, horse riders gallop across the flat beaches. Frinton Tennis Club offers many sporting options with lawn tennis, gym, swimming, squash and croquet.
Frinton is home to the Frinton Summer Theatre Season, employing many later famous actors at the start of their career. Michael Denison, Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy West, Jane Asher, David Suchet, Gary Oldman, Owen Teale, Lynda Bellingham, Jack Klaff, Antony Sher and Neil Dudgeon all started their careers at Frinton.