Canvey Island Beach

Southend on Sea, Essex

Canvey Island is situated in the Thames Estuary off the south east coast of Essex and separated from the mainland by a channel. The beach is made up of sand and mud and has a view of the Kent coastline.

Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

There are toilets
Shops
Cafes and fish and chip shops
There is also a promenade

Activities

Windsurfing
Amusement arcades

Parking

Parking available adjacent to the beach

Water Quality

Not Tested

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

No dog restrictions.

Location

Nearest town: Southend on Sea
County: Essex
Latitude/Longitude: 51.5114, 0.601049
Postcode: SS8 7JQ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

Leave the M25 at junction 30 and head for Basildon. Shortly after Basildon turn right onto the A130 signposted Camvey Island.

Public Transport

Bus services 3(sundays). 16. 21/21A/21B link Southend and Canvey.

Nearest Railway Stations

Leigh-on-Sea (Approx. 3 miles away)
Benfleet (Approx. 3 miles away)
Chalkwell (Approx. 4 miles away)
Westcliff (Approx. 4 miles away)
Southend Victoria (Approx. 5 miles away)

Tourist Information

Southend-on-Sea TIC. Southend Pier. Western Esplanade SS1 1EE. Tel: 01702 215120 www.southend.gov.uk

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Southend on Sea

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