Leigh-on-Sea is situated west of Southend in Essex, 35 miles from London. Located next to the sea, Leigh has been primarily a fishing village since medieval times. It also had some success as a port, and The Mayflower is rumoured to have been built there. The Old Town, south of the railway, still operates fishing and cockling fleets and contains the famed "Cockle Sheds" with abundant amounts of fresh seafood for sale. Bell Wharf Beach is a small, sandy beach at the eastern end of Old Leigh. Along the High Street is the Old Smithy, rebuilt from two earlier cottages in 1860-1880, and now containing a "Heritage Centre". The Leigh Conservation Area rises from the Old Town up the hillside, centred around the 13th century St. Clement’s Church, library and library gardens. It contains many old buildings of architectural interest. The Leigh Folk Festival takes place in June and a regatta is held over one weekend in September. Other events include an annual Art Trail where local and invited international artists show their works in the area's shops, cafes and art galleries. Up the hill from the Old Town sits the main retail and commercial area of the Broadway.
Attraction
Belfairs Nature Reserve and Golf Course
Bell Wharf Beach
Care Home
Dentist
Chalkwell Dental Practice
Eastwood Family Dental Practice
Doctor
Family Health Care
Highlands Surgery
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Belfairs Estates
Coulson James Estate Agents
Douglas Allen & Co
Farmers Market
Pub and Bar
Broker
Carlton
Crooked Billet
Harry
Mariners Court
Olde Smack Inn
Peter Boat
Sarah Moore
Woodcutters Arms
Solicitor
Forbes Maclean
Francis Thatcher & Co
Giles Wilson
Taxi
Shops
The Happy Caterpillar
Amba Nature
Legra Gallery
Wiliams Optometrists
Scales and Fangs
Antiques
Dýjý vu Antiques
Deja Vu Antiques
Activities
Essex Premier Soccer Coaching(Football)
Belfairs Riding School(Riding)
Places to Stay near Leigh on Sea
Grand Hotel (1.03 miles)
The Grand Hotel has16 en-suite bedrooms a stones through from the sea front.Breafast is served from 7am to 9am Monday to Saturday 8am to 10am Sundays. A full menu is ... More
Premier Inn Southend-on-Sea West (1.43 miles)
Ideally located on the A127 the main road into Southend; this hotel is within 2 miles of Rochford and Southend Victoria train stations and also 2 miles from Southend Airport. For shops and local amenities ... More | visit websiteBalmoral Apartments (2.10 miles)
High grade, self catering accommodation in Southend (4 star rated). Luxurious 2 bedroom (en-suite) apartments with off street parking convienient for Southend town centre, main line stations and main bus routes. Beautifully equipped and with ... MorePremier Inn Basildon (Rayleigh) (2.58 miles)
Ilfracombe House Hotel (2.78 miles)
Offering good value en suite rooms, this hotel with private car park is ideally situated adjacent to Southend seafront and the town centre. Popular with pilots and cabin crew from nearby Southend ... More
Maison Renouf (2.92 miles)
As Southend's only Boutique Hotel you will find Maison Renouf stylish and friendly. Rooms are large with an en-suite bathrooms and showers. Our prices include all you can eat ... More
Travelodge Southend on Sea (2.96 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Hamiltons Boutique Hotel (3.07 miles)
Cherry Tree (3.87 miles)
Camelia Hotel (4.30 miles)
Located in a superb position on the seafront at Thorpe Bay and commanding unrivalled views of The Thames Estuary. A mile from Southend on Sea, close to both the rail station ... More
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