Thorney Bay Beach

Visit Thorney Bay Beach

Thorney Bay Beach, located on Canvey Island in Essex, is a small, sheltered sandy beach along the Thames Estuary.

Behind the beach is a park and gardens, with open grassy areas for picnics and a children’s playground.

Stop in for a bite to eat at the seafront cafe or take sandwiches for the picnic benches.

To the eastern side of the beach is the Thorney Bay Caravan Park

Threre is a pay and display car park by the beach at the end of Thorney Bay Road leading to Western Esplanade.

This beach is …

  • Sandy
  • Family-friendly

What to see and do

  • Take a picnic

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Places to stay

  • Caravan parks

Holiday accommodation near this beach

Have a great day out by the coast

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Getting To Thorney Bay Beach

Beach Location

Thorney Bay Beach Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0DB

Parking

There is a carpark close to the beach

Nearest Train

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

Map of Thorney Bay Beach

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beautiful beach on South West England coast

What’s On along the Coast

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