Shoeburyness Beach
Southend on Sea, Southend-on-Sea
Also known as Shoebury Common beach. A mainly sandy beach backed by a promenade, lots of beach huts and a grassy area. There's a Foreshore Office and Uncle Tom's cafe selling snacks and ice cream.
Beach Type
Sand/Shingle/MudFacilities
CafesToilets
Disabled access
There is a first aid post and a lost child centre
Activities
Windsurfing, kitesurfing, jet skiing with zoningNature and Wildlife
Wander along the promenade.Parking
Pay and display.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoDogs
Dog restrictions apply and there is a dog exercise area.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachQuality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: Southend on SeaCounty: Southend-on-Sea
Latitude/Longitude: 51.5225, 0.775866
Postcode: SS3 9HG
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Close to Southend-on-Sea centre. Follow signs for Shoeburyness.Public Transport
Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay are the nearest stations, each 20 minutes walk. Bus service from Southend Town Centre to Maplin Way..Nearest Railway Stations
Shoeburyness (About a mile away)Thorpe Bay (About a mile and a half away)
Southend East (Approx. 2 miles away)
Southend Central (Approx. 3 miles away)
Southend Victoria (Approx. 3 miles away)
Tourist Information
Southend-on-Sea TIC. Southend Pier. Western Esplanade SS1 1EE. Tel: 01702 215120. Fax: 01702 431449. office@sbctic1.fsnet.co.uk. www.southend.gov.ukSee the Environment Agency report for this beach