Fantastic little place a real historical diamond. Really informative and amazing staff who are able to answer almost all of my questions I had. I think this place is special and holds a lot of historical value to the local area it's a pleasure and really nice to have people who are passionate about the job. And anyone who can figure out the code breaker gets a little treat i.e the kids... big and small 😉

Jaywick Martello Tower is one of a series of 29 towers built from Brightlingsea to Aldeburgh in 1809-1812 during the Napoleonic Wars to guard against the threat of invasion. Latterly, it was bought by the council and renovated to reopen in 2005 as an arts, heritage and community space. There is a nominal fee to enter. From it, there are panoramic views of the coast. It's a welcome addition to the local area.

Definitely worth a visit if you are walking past. Free for under 14's and £1 for adults. Two floors of history and rotating art works, and a decent view (albeit mostly of the van park city) from the roof top

A very interesting way (if you like history) to spend an hour. It was cheap to enter and full of information inside, as well as a little 'shoot 'em' game and other ideas to keep little ones less bored. When we visited we couldn't access the roof as there were nesting birds in situ, which was a shame as it looked interesting but completely understandable & well done for looking out for the wildlife!

Interesting place, just enough information to keep the children interested. Friendly approachable staff. Fab views from the roof and all for just £1 per adult.

Very interesting place and good to spend an hour or so exploring.

Absolutely brilliant experience and 2 fantastic staff members who were very knowledgeable. Well worth a pound.

Spice Cottage good Indian takeaway near by.

First time here, came across this tower by chance. Only £1 for a adult to enter & there's a good view from the top. There was a art exhibition on by a local artist which was interesting & plenty of history of the tower exhibited on the ground floor walls.

Interesting to actually go inside a Martello Tower. Great views from the top.

The launch of the jaywick sands artists amazing local art gallery experience

We were pleased to see inside this structure from so long ago and it only cost £1! There is not too much to see inside but you get a really good impression of how it was used , worth a visit .

Lovely little museum to spend half hour wandering about in a piece of history. Art gallery on the 1st floor displaying a local artist’s work on the day we visited with great views from the top in a shelter to keep the wind and rain off.

Martello Tower is a great place to visit. The is a small charge (£3) to visit but the views from the top are great and some interesting historic content. They also regularly showcase art from local artists. It's not open all the time so check the opening times to avoid disappointment. At the mo my ent the sea defenced are being redesigned so there is some rebuilding work around the site.

Fascinating place. Lovely staff. Kids and me enjoyed it. Well worth a visit.

Could do with more exhibits,and tarted up outside as don't look very inviting .

I found this visit so interesting! I loved imagining Napoleonic times at the lookout!

£1 to get in , it's got to be worth £1 of anyone's money just to look inside one of these towers

Very interesting with lovely views from the roof. Exhibitions are held here plus talks on various subjects.