Clacton Pier has been recognised as one of the top amusement parks in Europe, earning a place in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best.

The Essex attraction ranked 11th in the Amusement and Water Parks category, which includes more than 1,000 sites across the continent. It is one of only five UK destinations to make the top 25.

The annual award is based entirely on reviews and ratings left by visitors over the past 12 months, reflecting genuine experiences rather than decisions made by a judging panel.

Pier general manager Harry Peek said: “This is amazing and a very prestigious accolade which comes from real visitors with real experiences and real feedback – rather than from a judging panel or application process as with many other awards.”

Kristen Dalton, president of Tripadvisor, said: “Congratulations to Clacton Pier on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for 2025. Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors.”

The award is expected to help boost the pier’s profile and attract more visitors throughout 2025 and beyond.