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
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Clacton-on-Sea. The most recent nearby activity was on Friday 28 August 2026 (Transit & display — Clacton Airshow).
Last nearby: Friday 28 August 2026 — Transit & display — Clacton Airshow · 0.7 mi from centre
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
- 28 Aug 2026 — Transit & display — Clacton Airshow (12:15–13:05 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 27 Aug 2026 — Transit & display — Clacton Airshow (16:48–17:31 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 22 Aug 2025 — Transit & display — Clacton Display (12:47–13:43 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 21 Aug 2025 — Transit & display — Clacton Display (16:47–17:43 BST)- - View planned route & map →
⚠ 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.