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Leigh Bell Wharf Beach is situated in the old town of Leigh-on-Sea, next to a busy boat yard at the mouth of Leigh Creek. The beach is a mix of sand and shingle, but turns muddy as the tide goes out. It is a popular spot for families with young children, and visitors can watch the working fishing vessels with their daily catch.
The beach is surrounded by character pubs and cafés, such as The Mayflower and The Boatyard, where visitors can enjoy local seafood and refreshments. Leigh On Sea Sailing Club is also located here, and there is a restaurant and bar for refreshments. Additionally, Leigh Cliffs East Park is just to the east of the beach.
Nearby areas house nature reserves, and low-tide reveals a large area of sand. The beach is easily accessible and offers scenic views of the Thames Estuary. BBQs are not allowed on the beach, but there are a few places to eat beyond the beachfront.
The beach is dog friendly between 1 October and 30 April, but restricted during the Summer months.
The area is famous for its cockle fishing and heritage, and visitors can enjoy the traditional fishing industry. The beach is located on the edge of Old Leigh, with its Cockle Sheds and cobbled streets, and a small fleet of fishing boats still land their catch on the wharf here.
Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 8°C |
| feels like | 5°C |
| Wind 12mph | |
The tide at Leigh Bell Wharf Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 4:34 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 10:47 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
There is parking off high Street.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 20 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 4 miles south as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 9 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road.
around 15 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 62 miles by road.
around 20 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 66 miles by road.
around 21 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 67 miles by road.
around 23 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 69 miles by road.
around 23 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 70 miles by road.
around 24 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 71 miles by road.
around 24 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 51 miles by road.
Location: Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TQ840856
Coordinates: 51°32'21"N 0°39'10"E
Mapcode: GBR Y2K.98
What 3 Words: fast.museum.sweat
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Southend-on-Sea
Parish: Leigh-on-Sea
Nearest postcode: SS9 1BD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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