About Leigh on Sea
On the edge of the Old Leigh near Southend-on-Sea is the picturesque town Leigh-on-Sea. Small in size but large in character with the ambience of a traditional fishing village, renowned for its cobbled streets, fresh fish, cafes and cockle boat and famous cockle sheds! There's plenty of attractions to enjoy here too!
Things To Do for families
Taste fresh fish & fresh seafood from the charming cockle sheds, go swimming, windsurfing and sailing when the tide is right and when it’s low let the kids sink their toes into the mud flats! The sandy beach itself is perfect for long walks as it stretches up to seven miles and, of course, it provides acres of space for games and sandcastle building under the sea air. Take a stroll through the busy fishing port and even higher out a fishing boat for the day! You can can take all kinds of fascinating boat trips from seal watching to boarding a jet stream boat!
The Seafront
On the seafront is the Leigh Heritage Centre, plenty of shops, cafes and eateries. The beach itself is just 10 minutes from Leigh Railway Station and there’s plenty of parking available nearby, making it an accessible and affordable family day out!
Enjoy all the charm of this gorgeous beach!
Food & Drink
There are so many excellent fish restaurants, brilliant seafood stalls, and chip shops to visit during your quintessential British seaside day out!
Fish and Chip Shops
- The Perfect Plaice
- Fish To Go
- Fish-A-Licious
Sea food stalls
- Osborne Bros Cafe
- Mojo's Seafood
- Abbie Lou Seafood & Fish
Fish Restaurants
- Tarantino Italian Restaurant Leigh On Sea
- The Peterboat
- Billy's Hundreds Fish n Tapas Restaurant
Highlights- Why we recommend Leigh On Sea Beach for families
*Regularly voted in the top 100 British Beaches
*Peaceful and relaxing
*Beautiful landscape
Reviews of Leigh On Sea
Popular blogger Muddy Stilettos said Leigh On Sea Beach was "Essex's best kept secret".
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Award Winning
Leigh On Sea has received many awards over recent years. These include being named Essex's best kept secret and voted one of the best places to live in England.
Enjoy seaside fish and chips
Treat your children to traditional fish and chips from one of the many local seafood restaurants or takeaways near the beach, providing a tasty seaside dining experience.
Lots of things to do
Leigh On Sea Beach is located close to plenty of local attractions and restaurants to keep you entertained.
Facilities
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Opening Times
Year round access
Pricing & Tickets
Free admission
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 3 - 4 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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