East of England

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Clacton-on-Sea Today?

The Clacton Airshow on the Essex coast is a long-running free seaside airshow where the Red Arrows are a regular draw over the beach and pier.

Red Arrows near Clacton-on-Sea — today
Not today. The next scheduled activity within range of Clacton-on-Sea is Thursday 27 August 2026 — Clacton Airshow.
Last nearby: Friday 22 August 2025 — Transit & display — Clacton Display · 0.6 mi from centre

Later in the season

  • 27 Aug 2026 — Clacton Airshow
  • 28 Aug 2026 — Clacton Airshow

Seeing the Red Arrows around Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton’s August airshow puts the Red Arrows over the Tendring seafront, with displays out over the sea in front of large beach crowds.

Common viewing spots

The seafront either side of Clacton Pier gives the main view. The cliffs toward Holland-on-Sea offer a quieter elevated vantage point.

📍 Coastal display flown over the sea.

Recent activity near Clacton-on-Sea

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 12 nautical miles of Clacton-on-Sea. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Clacton-on-Sea — transit routes may be at altitude and can follow a different track to the one published.

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Unofficial fan site — not affiliated with the RAF or MoD. Events are matched by geographic proximity (~12 NM of Clacton-on-Sea) to published NOTAM data and the official schedule. A transit route passing within range does not mean the aircraft were visible overhead. Always check the official Red Arrows channels before making plans. Not for flight planning.