Alice Beach Huts Walton-On-The-Naze

Walton-on-the-Naze's seafront is dominated by these distinctive colourful beach huts, lined up in neat rows like a Monopoly board made real. They're the kind of thing you either love or find a bit twee, but there's no denying they make for a proper British seaside moment - and they photograph brilliantly if that's your thing.

You can walk past them free of charge, wandering the promenade and getting a feel for what seaside life looks like here. Some huts are rented out for holidays or day lets, so you might catch owners arriving with deck chairs and flasks. The beach itself is decent enough - shingle and sand depending on the tide, with the Essex coastline stretching out either direction.

Families with young children will find it pleasant for an hour's wander, though there's not much to actually do beyond the looking and walking. If you're into seaside aesthetics or retro British holiday culture, you'll get more out of it. History buffs might appreciate that Walton has been a resort since Victorian times, though the huts themselves are more recent additions.

If you're staying at Parkdean Resorts Naze Marine Holiday Park - just 0.8 miles away - it's practically on your doorstep and worth a stroll before breakfast. The same goes for Dovercourt Holiday Park a bit further down the coast. It's not a destination in itself, but it's the kind of free seaside snapshot that makes a holiday feel properly complete.