Name: Naze Tower
Rating: 5.0

Naze Tower

The Naze, Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE, England

1-90 Years

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Naze Tower is an historic 86-foot landmark and visitor attraction set on the dramatic coastline at Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex. Built in 1720, it is a rare Grade II listed maritime tower offering history, art, and panoramic sea views in one place. The Tower is a welcoming community attraction and a popular destination for families, walkers, and day-trippers.

The attraction spans eight floors, featuring an art gallery with three exhibitions each year, a museum about the Tower and the Naze, and a roof viewing platform with 360° views reached via a 111-step spiral staircase. Visitors can explore the surrounding Naze headland, enjoy fossil hunting, follow the Fossil Sculpture Trail, WW2 trail, wildlife trails, cliff-top walks, beach activities, and visit the John Weston Nature Reserve. Facilities also include a café and tea rooms, gallery shop, picnic areas, and access to nearby walking routes and beaches.

Admission prices are £4.50 for adults, £3.50 for children (4–15), £4.00 for seniors (60+) and students, £13.00 for a family ticket (2 adults + up to 4 children), and free for under-4s and members. Annual memberships start at £15 per year for adults and £7.50 per year for juniors, with family membership at £35 per year. The Tower is also available for small parties and private hire, with tailored packages available on request.

Overall, Naze Tower offers a unique mix of coastal history, art, and outdoor discovery. It combines climbing, learning, wildlife, and relaxation in a single visit. This attraction is ideal for families, art and history lovers, walkers, and anyone looking for a memorable seaside experience in Essex.

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Features

The Naze: The Naze Tower is dramatically situated on cliffs at the Naze, an attractive natural headland stretching northwards from the seaside town of Walton-on-the-Naze into the North Sea. Derived from the old English word ‘naes’ meaning promontory or, more literally, nose, the Naze is a hidden gem where land meets sea. It is well known for the historic Naze Tower, its ancient fossils, the wildlife and its ongoing battle against the sea.
The Gallery: The Naze Tower art gallery features three exhibitions each year. Throughout our season we show and sell work by established and up coming artists from East Anglia working in a range of media including 2d, 3d and crafts. Much of the art is inspired by the local area and coastline and sometimes the Naze and the Tower itself. All the artworks in the gallery are for sale including crafts, unframed and framed artworks from £10 upwards. The small shop in the Tower on the ground floor sells books, gifts, souvenirs and cards.
The Museum: The museum explores the fascinating history of the Naze Tower and provides information on the ecology and geology of the Naze, the coastal erosion problem and the Crag Walk coastal scheme. A collection of fossils and artefacts found at the Naze are on display. If you have any interesting information, images or items on the Tower, the Naze or Walton Backwaters, we would love to hear from you.
Our History: Trinity House built the 86ft octagonal Naze Tower in 1720 as a navigational mark to aid shipping. Originally housing a beacon it is the predecessor of the reflective lighthouse that became commonplace in the 19th century. The Naze Tower is a Grade II listed building of unique architectural and historic interest and is the only one of its kind in existence. This listing places it in the top 5% of heritage buildings and the top twenty listed lighthouses in the country.
Viewing Platform: Lots of people go up the Naze Tower for the spectacular 360° panoramic views from the viewing platform at the top. What you see changes daily and even hourly with the tides and the weather. You reach the top via a 111 step spiral staircase but the view is well worth the climb! There are eight rooms in the Tower so there are constant breaks in the climb and you can go at your own speed and take in the museum and art galleries on the way.
Exhibitions: Each year three diverse art exhibitions are shown at the Naze Tower, featuring work by established and emerging East Anglian artists. All the artworks are for sale.

Facilities

Parking: Parking is in The Naze Pay and Display Car Park near the Tower.
Food & Drinks: The café at the Naze Tower serves food and refreshments all day (including takeaway) from 10am – 5pm. The inside café seating is on the 1st and 2nd floors and there is also plenty of seating on the grass area outside, with great views of the Naze and out to sea. We have picnic benches and tables and chairs with windbreakers.
Toilets: Public Toilets including an accessible toilet and baby changing are located in the Naze Centre next to the Tower.

What to see

The Naze has a lot to offer families in fact you may need a day or two! Here are some ideas to help you explore the area and make lots of great memories.

CLIMB the 111 steps of the Naze Tower taking in the museum and art on the way to reach breathtaking 360 degree views from the top.
DISCOVER millions of years of history exposed in the famous Walton Cliffs.
CREATE sandcastles and beach collages out of shells, stones and seaweed inspired by the art you see in the Tower.
SEARCH for sharks teeth and other fossils on the beach.
EXPLORE the footpaths and trails on the Naze looking out for wildlife on your way. Find the Fossil Sculpture and WW2 trail boards with maps near the Tower.
PLAY in the wide open space – perfect for picnics, kite flying and family games.
ENJOY the Tower cafe – serving drinks and food, ice creams and locally made cakes all day. Barista coffee for the parents too!
VISIT the nearby town of Walton-on-the-Naze with it’s sandy beaches and pier.

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Admission Prices

Adults: £4.50
Children 4-15yrs: £3.50
Under 4yrs: Free
Family 2 adults & up to 4 children: £13
Seniors (60+): £4.00
Students: £4.00
Members: Free
Tea Rooms only: Free

Membership

Tower Friend: £15/year For 1 adult (Includes 2 free guest tickets)
Junior Tower Friend: £7.50/year For 1 child (4- 15 yrs) (Includes 1 free guest ticket)
Two Tower Friends: £27/year For 2 adults (Includes 2 free guest tickets each)
Family Tower Friends: £35/year Up to 2 adults and 4 children (Includes 2 free guest tickets)

Pricing URL: https://www.nazetower.co.uk/visit-us/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

The Naze Tower is available to hire as a venue for small meetings and parties, including catering – we can offer a tailor made package. The Tea Rooms on the first and second floor in the Tower can seat up to 30. For more information and to discuss your event, email [email protected] or phone 07966776417

Open everyday 10am – 5pm

Address: The Naze, Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE, England

Post Code: CO14 8LE

Council: Tendring

County: Essex

By Car: Walton-on-the-Naze is located on the Tendring Peninsular, a 30 minute drive from Colchester. Follow the A120 to Harwich, A133 to Clacton, then the B1033 and B1034 to Walton. Go through Walton town centre and follow the brown tourist signs to The Naze, Pay & Display Car Park.
By Bus: ‘First’ local network, Clacton and Colchester - stops at Kino Road (20 minute walk along seafront) or The Naze, Walton (5 minute walk)
By Train: London Liverpool St – Walton-on-the-Naze (change at Thorpe Le Soken) approx. 90 minutes (30 minute walk along seafront)
By Coach: National coach service to High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze.
Travel From Abroad: Harwich International Port to Walton - 30 minute drive. London Stansted Airport to Walton - 90 minutes drive.