Jaywick Martello Tower, Essex On Tour

Jaywick Martello Tower, Essex On Tour
Jaywick Martello Tower was built in 1809 as a fortification due to England’s fear of invasion by Napoleon’s forces. It’s builders were determined that it should survive enemy attack, 750,000 bricks were used to build its twelve to eight feet thick circular walls and it was armed with three canons on the roof. Two centuries later, the Tower has been fully renovated and is home to a thriving arts, heritage and community venue.

Jaywick Martello Tower is our Environment, our Community, and our Heritage. We pursue opportunities and ventures that make this not only a gallery, heritage site, or meeting point but all of these things. Whether your interest is in art, heritage, the environment, or just unexpected delights, then JMT has something for you.

Take A12 to Colchester, then take A120 signposted Harwich, take A133 signposted Clacton. At roundabout take right exit past Bowling Green Public House. Continue down the Clacton bypass. At third roundabout take third exit signposted Martello Caravan Park. Continue over mini roundabout and take signposted road to Jaywick. At next mini roundabout continue on through village towards Martello Holiday Park. Take left turn by the sea wall at entrance to the Holiday Park.