Beach Hut Bev

A wooden beach hut painted in cheerful stripes stands just off the seafront near Clacton-on-Sea, impossible to miss and equally impossible not to photograph. Beach Hut Bev has become something of a local landmark - the sort of place that makes you stop mid-walk and think, 'Right, I'm getting a picture of that.' It's a proper slice of English seaside nostalgia, the kind of detail that captures why people still love coming to Essex beaches.

Truth be told, you won't spend hours here. This is a quick stop rather than a destination in itself - five minutes to admire it, snap some shots, and move on. But that's rather the point. Families with young kids seem to love it for the novelty factor, and it breaks up a beach walk nicely. The hut sits in a good spot for a wander along the coast, and it's the sort of quirky local thing that makes for decent Instagram material if you're into that.

If you're staying at Hutleys Caravan Park - which has decent reviews - Beach Hut Bev is close enough for a casual stroll. The other holiday parks nearby (St Osyth Beach and Seawick) are also within easy reach. Check opening hours before you visit, as access can be weather-dependent and it's not staffed as a formal attraction. Free to view from outside, naturally. Worth the detour if you're already exploring the Clacton seafront, but don't plan a trip specifically for it.