Thorpe Bay Beach

Love watersports? Enjoy the real deal - go for an action-packed day at Thorpe Bay Beach near Southend On Sea.

This sandy family-oriented beach has won awards both for cleanliness and safety. With picture-postcard beach huts in the background, it's also a great place to go for a walk. Outside the summer season, you can even bring your dog along!

A lazy day at the beach is a firm family favourite - just unwind and enjoy the sun to the sound of kids playing and waves washing on the shore with a quiet “Woosh”. Want more fun? At Thorpe Bay Beach the water is perfect for kayaking, windsurfing and sailing.