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leigh on sea
leigh on sea

Overview

Once a busy fishing port, famed for its whitebait and shellfish, Leigh is an ideal spot for a day trip as it’s only 45 minutes on the train from London Fenchurch Street or only 30 minutes from Barking. With its seaside pubs, cobbled streets and authentic cockle/seafood sheds, Leigh-on-Sea offers a traditional seaside town setting with some of the best fresh fish and seafood in the country. It’s also only a short distance from other popular seaside destinations in Southend if you fancy a waterfront wander along from neighbours Westcliff and Chalkwell. Read on for our guide to the top things to do in Leigh-on-Sea.

Map & nearby attractions

Top tips

  • 1

    There’s a huge tide in Leigh-on-Sea, make sure to check for high or mid tide if you’re planning a swim

  • 2

    You can walk from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend on the beach or on the coastal path, it takes about 40 minutes

  • 3

    Lots of fresh fish is caught in the morning and sold at fishmongers on the beach front, why not take some home for dinner!

More information

  • How to get to Leigh-on-Sea with c2c? How far is it from London?
  • Where is Leigh-on-Sea? How far is it from Southend?
  • What is there to do in Leigh-on-Sea?
  • Is there a sandy beach in Leigh-on-Sea?
  • Where can I find tide times for Leigh on Sea's beach?
  • What's the history of Leigh-on-Sea?
  • Where can I experience art and culture in Leigh-on-Sea?
  • What festivals and events are there in Leigh-on-Sea?
  • Where can I get fish and chips in Leigh on Sea?
  • What hotels are there in Leigh-on-Sea?

Can we tempt you?

London Fenchurch Street

Direct47min

Leigh-on-Sea

Return tickets from

£11.25

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What's near Leigh-on-Sea?

As well being only a short distance from other popular Essex and seaside destinations, there are also several forests, woodlands and reserves nearby for some scenic strolls and wildlife spotting. Hadleigh park and Hadleigh castle, Belfairs Wood and Two Tree Island are of a worthy note in this area.