Essex Beaches, East Anglia Coast UK

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The beaches in Essex are often known for popular seaside resorts and family fun, but there is more to see along the the Sunshine Coast.

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Albion Beach

Visit Albion Beach One of the 5 Blue Flag Beaches in Essex, Albion Beach is a traditional seaside destination in…

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Bell Wharf Beach

Bell Wharf Beach a small sandy beach which is popular with families with young children, with…

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Brightlingsea Beach

Brightlingsea Beach on the River Colne in Essex is an area rich in maritime history, where traditional…

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Chalkwell Beach

Chalkwell Beach is a small seafront located right next to Chalkwell train station. Beach HighlightsLocal LinksBeach Management…

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Dovercourt Bay

Dovercourt Bay is a popular Blue flag beach in Essex, a favourite family holiday destination. Did you…

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East Mersea Beach

East Mersea Beach Beach HighlightsLocal LinksBeach Management This beach is … Dog friendly with restrictions during…

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Frinton Beach

Frinton-on-Sea is a charming seaside town on the Essex ‘Sunshine Coast’. The wide sandy beach is unspoilt…

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Harwich Beach

Harwich beach is a small sandy seafront which looks acrosss to the Port of Felixstowe. Beach HighlightsLocal…

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Holland-on-sea

Holland on sea is a long strech of beach, hust North of Clacton Pier and home to the…

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Jaywick Beach

Jaywick Beach in Essex is a quiet sandy beach with plenty of wide open space. Walk along…

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Jubilee Beach

Visit Jubilee Beach Popular Jubilee Beach stretches from Southend Pier to Thorpe Bay. The beach attracts water sports enthusiasts and…

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Labworth Beach

Visit Labworth Beach Labworth Beach on Canvey Island lies off the South Coast of Essex, overlooking the Thames Estuary. It…

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Manningtree Beach

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Martelllo Bay

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Manningtree Beach

Visit Manningtree Beach Manningtree Beach a family friendly destination. This beach is… Dog Friendly? Great for Families Great for Sailing…

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Point Clear

Visit Point Clear Point Clear This beach is… Dog Friendly? Great for Families Great for Sailing & Watersports Getting There…

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Shoebury East Beach

Visit Shoebury East Beach Popular Shoebury East Beach is an award winning beach great for a family day out. Beach…

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Shoebury Common Beach

Visit Shoebury Common Beach South facing Shoebury Common Beach is a sand and shingle Blue Flag beach in Essex. The…

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St Osyth Beach

Visit St Osyth Beach St Osyth Beach is is an unspoilt south facing sand and shingle beach just West of…

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The Naze Beach

Visit The Naze Beach The Naze Beach, just north of Walton on the Naze, a couple of miles from Frinton-on-Sea….

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Thorpe Bay Beach

Visit Thorpe Bay Beach Family friendly Thorpe Bay is a well loved seaside destination. There are beach huts and attractions…

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Thorney Bay Beach

Visit Thorney Bay Beach Thorney Bay Beach, on Canvey Island is a quiet sandy beach perfect for families and for…

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Three Shells beach

Visit Three Shells beach Blue Flag winning Three Shells Beach is a delightful family beach, to the west of the…

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West Beach – Clacton on Sea

Visit West Beach – Clacton on Sea Clacton on Sea on the Essex Sunshine Coast is one of the larger…

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West Mersea Beach

Visit West Mersea Beach West Mersea Beach on the Essex coast is a yachting hotspot, with busy boatyards and an…

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Westcliff Beach

Visit Westcliff Beach Westcliff Beach is a small beach which is safe for swimming and at low tide an expanse…

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What’s On along the Coast

Throughout the year there are a series of events and festivals taking place along the Coast. Find out What’s On from food festivals to cultural and sporting events.

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Find the best beaches for water sports. Learn to kitesurf, surf or sail at schools around the UK. Lessons are available to suit all abilities.

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