Mik Richardson with his painted octopus sculpture
- Credit: Courtesy of KAT Marketing
The Essex coast is set to be invaded by stunning sea creatures this summer.
The Octopus Ahoy! project is a celebration of local art, history and community spirit across Tendring and wider Essex.
Marking 400 years (in 2020) since the historical voyage of the Mayflower ship to the new world, with Harwich’s own Christopher Jones at the helm, and celebrating 150 Years of Clacton on sea, the public art trail and local education programme was originally planned for summer 2020 but will now bring a fresh splash of colour to the Essex coast in time for the 2021 staycation season.