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Brightlingsea Beach

Essex, England


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Brightlingsea on the River Colne is rich in seafaring history and is one of the Cinque Ports.

The town is a haven for yachting and hosts international sailing events annually. Sailing barges offer pleasure trips to visitors. Its sandy beach runs along Western Promenade next to Batemans Tower, a historic local landmark. A parade of beach huts line an attractive and enjoyable waterside walk where you can join the nature trail along the site of an old railway line to Alresford Creek. A range of sports and leisure activities are available along the promenade.

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Weather and tides for Tuesday 3 December

Today
Chance of rain 5%
Max temp. 7°C
(feels like 5°C)
Wind 4mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 15%
Min temp. 2°C
(feels like 1°C)
Wind 2mph

The tide at Brightlingsea Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:06 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:09 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   10°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Brightlingsea Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Brightlingsea Lido (0.3 miles)
Cudmore Grove Country Park (1.2 miles)
Jaywick Martello Tower (4.2 miles)
Lady Grace Boat Trips (5.1 miles)
Mersea Island Watersports (5.1 miles)
St Peter's Chapel (5.7 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Brightlingsea

Location type: Town

OS Grid: TM077160

County: Essex

Country: England

Local Authority: Tendring

Parish: Brightlingsea

Nearest postcode: CO7 0HL

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