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PROVIDING gloriously panoramic views of the district’s beautiful coastline, Clacton’s newest attraction is a welcome addition to the seafront. Towering over Marine Parade, the Pavilion Observatory Wheel is a 30-metre high structure which has already proved popular with seasiders and visitors alike. After taking her family on the ride, for example, Clacton resident Kate Cronin branded it “astonishing” and said she came off “buzzing”. Unveiled roughly two weeks ago, the exte...

WORK has been completed on a big wheel to mark Clacton’s 150th anniversary.

Clacton Pavilions 30-metre-high observation wheel is expected to be completed in the coming week. Billy Peak, owner of Clacton Pavilion, said the new tourist attraction marks the resorts historic milestone and will create 10 new jobs in the town. He said: “The build is moving along quick now and we should all be up and running by the middle of next week. "150 Years of Clacton was always going to be a very special summer and we’re so pleased that we’re able to continue with all the...

THE installation of a big wheel which will give seasiders the ability to marvel at Tendring’s stunning coastline from above is finally underway. Last November Clacton Pavilion bosses were given the go-ahead by Tendring Council to install a large observation wheel in Marine Parade West. The idea came about after Pavilion owner Billy Peak decided he wanted to mark the resort’s 150th anniversary, which is being celebrated throughout this summer. Since then the tourist attraction, measu...

Tourism leaders optimistic for great summer in Clacton once lockdown lifted TOURISM leaders in north Essex are optimistic for a great summer once the lockdown is finally lifted. The hospitality industry is expected to be one of the last out of lockdown, with businesses not reopening for anything other than takeaways until May. Billy Peak, director of Clacton Pavilion, predicted a good summer for the resort as people will be cautious about booking holidays abroad. “The Governments is c...

Clacton Pavilions observation wheel, which will measure 30-metre-high abd 20-metres-wide, is currently under construction. Billy Peak, owner of Clacton Pavilion, said the new tourist attraction marks the resorts historic milestone and will create 10 new jobs in the town. He said: "We’re delighted Tendring Council were as excited as we were about Clacton’s 150th Anniversary Wheel when we put the idea to them last year. "It will be a huge tourist attraction for many years to come and ...