Shoebury Common Beach - Essex Coast

Visit Shoebury Common Beach

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

The perfect beach for a fun day beside the seaside for all the family. Shoebury Common Beach is also ideally situated for access to popular Thorpe Bay, with its shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.

With facilities to launch boats and jet-skis, Shoebury Common beach is the ideal location for water sports.

This beach is …

A Blue Flag Beach
A Shingle Beach
Great For Fossil Hunting

What to see and do

Find Some Fossils
Great for long coastal walks

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Places to stay

Holiday park

Holiday accommodation near this beach

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Getting To Shoebury Common Beach

Beach Location

Shoebury Common Beach South End on Sea Essex SS3 9HG

Parking

There is a carpark close to the beach

Nearest Train

Station

Taking a trip to the beach. Get there by train or car.

Map of Shoebury Common Beach

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Shoebury Common Beach Dogs Policy

Dogs are permitted on this beach, though there are seasonal rules in place.

Dogs face a full ban 1 May to 30 September. Allowed in winter under control.

Blue Flag rules mean zero tolerance.

Winter visits are quiet and dignified, much like the dogs.

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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 2026. Find out What’s On from food festivals to cultural and sporting events.

Get active on the beach

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.