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A view of the countryside round Ilkley west Yorkshire

Ilkley

in the county of West Yorkshire

Dawn in Secker Wood

Wakefield

in the county of West Yorkshire

Salcombe

Salcombe

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon

Pictures of Westcliff-on-Sea

in the county of Essex

About Westcliff-on-Sea

This is a pleasant seaside resort close to Southend-on-Sea. It offers visitors a quieter time than its neighbour, but is within easy reach of fun and frivolity if that is what you are seeking.

The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns.

Westcliff-on-Sea has a pretty esplanade with delightful gardens for pleasant after dinner strolls. It also has a railway station, a good town centre with plenty of shops, restaurants, theatres, pubs and beaches. There is an abundance of hotels, friendly bed and breakfast homes, and a variety of other holiday accommodation.

The area offers good boating, fishing, and a nearby wildfowl sanctuary.

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Low tide at Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Boxing Day '05

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(0.7 miles, 1.2 km of Westcliff-on-Sea)

Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...

Low tide at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in Sept. of 2005

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction W of Westcliff-on-Sea)

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...

Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club, Sheerness

Sheerness (22 Pictures) in the county of Kent

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE of Westcliff-on-Sea)

This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...

Cottages on the Common

Danbury (6 Pictures) in the county of Essex

(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction NW of Westcliff-on-Sea)

Picturesque English village of great charm. Surrounded almost entirely by open countryside Danbury has immense appeal for the tourist...

VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures) in the county of Kent

(13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE of Westcliff-on-Sea)

This is a busy Kentish coastal holiday resort which has sandy beaches and safe shallow waters, thus the beach is ideal for sunbathing and to swim from...

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Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)

This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction W)

Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......

Hyde Hall Gardens

Hyde Hall RHS Garden (45 Pictures)

(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW)

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Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction SE)

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Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SW)

The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction SW)

Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age! Explore the.....

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction SW)

The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....


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