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Spudman Draws Career-Best Queues at Clacton Pier Pop-Up

The pop-up shows how online fame is translating into real-world footfall for the pier.

Overview

  • Fans started lining up from 6am, with reported waits of up to around three hours.
  • Ben Newman described the Clacton stop as the biggest queue of his career.
  • His team said they baked about 4,000 potatoes across the two-day visit.
  • Meals use one and a half potatoes and were priced at about £6 during the event.
  • Local reports said thousands also visited the pier, lifting trade for nearby businesses.