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Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Fishing boat in Old Leigh.

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About Leigh-on-Sea

Leigh-on-Sea is a small welcoming seaside resort lying on the Essex coast. It is less crowded than neighbouring Southend-on-Sea which is mostly dedicated to a lively time and amusements.

At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings. Here there is an abundance of habitats, with both sites offering ideal conditions for migrating birds. Thus, this is an excellent place for watching wildfowl during the winter.

This part of the coast is dominated by near-by Hadleigh Castle built by Edward III in the 1360's to guard against invasion by the French.

Leigh offers scope for fishing, sailing, windsurfing or just enjoying time on the beach. It also has plenty of excellent accommodation, good pubs, restaurants and cafe's, there are even stalls selling jellied eel's and cockles collected from Maplin Sands and brought in daily by cockle boat!

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	The Balmoral Hotel 32-34 Valkyrie Road, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, Essex, England (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction E) You can be sure of the very warmest welcome to the most luxurious appointed hotel in Southend. Situated just a short walk from the mainline train station, shops and all major attractions. We also offe... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	The Westcliff Hotel 18-20 Westcliff Parade, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, England (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction E) The Westcliff Hotel is a Spendid Victorian Hotel, close to the sea front with spectacular views over the sea. licenced Wedding and conference hotel situtated close to the seafront. The Westcliff Hot... More info and book online.. Price from £68.00
	Tower Hotel 146 Alexandra Road, Southend On Sea, Essex, England (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction E) Excellently situated hotel in Southend, within the prestigious conservation area. Within walking distance, you will find places of interest such as the Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff Casino and Southend S... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
$Book the Ilfracombe House Hotel in 9-13 Wilson Rd, Southend On Sea, Essex, England$	Ilfracombe House Hotel 9-13 Wilson Rd, Southend On Sea, Essex, England (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E) Singles from 39, double/twins from 49 with breakfast. AA 4-Diamond luxury hotel. 20 en suite rooms. Private car park. All rooms have 19 Sky/TV channels with free Sky Sports/Movies, DVD, free wireless ... More info and book online.. Price from £44.00
	The Gleneagles Hotel 5-6 Clifftown Parade, Southend On Sea, Essex, England (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction E) The hotel is situated within Southend's tranquil conservation area, and enjoys spectacular panoramic sea views. Gleneagles is a Grade II listed building, which has now been completely refurbished ... More info and book online.. Price from £29.00

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Nearby travel help

Leigh-on-Sea Station	(0.8 miles, 1.2 km)
Chalkwell Station	(1.0 miles, 1.7 km)
M2 Junction 1	(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SW)
M2 Junction 2	(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction SW)
London City Airport	(25.8 miles, 41.5 km, direction W)
London Stansted Airport	(29.5 miles, 47.4 km, direction NW)
Leigh-on-Sea to London	(33.7 miles, 54.3 km, direction W)