Beaches · East of England
Bell Wharf Beach
In or near Southend-on-Sea.
Bell Wharf Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Leigh-on-Sea · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bell Wharf Beach is a beach on the coast of South-East England. The site is part of the LEIGH National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Southend West and Leigh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Leigh-on-Sea, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area SS9.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LEIGH
- Ramsar wetland: Benfleet and Southend Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bell Wharf Beach is located in Leigh-on-Sea, South-East England. It is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a National Nature Reserve (NNR), and a RAMSAR site. The area's ecological significance is notable, attracting various wildlife and providing important habitats.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5393, 0.6534
- District
- Southend-on-Sea
- Parish
- Leigh-on-Sea
- Postcode
- SS9 1BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend West and Leigh
- Nearest railway station
- Leigh-on-Sea — 1 km
- Official site
- www.leighsociety.com
Sources
- osm: w432871981 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Leigh Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.2 km
Lynn Tait Gallery at the Old Foundart
Galleries · 0.3 km
Old Leigh Studios
Galleries · 0.3 km
Leigh-on-Sea
Museums · 0.4 km
Henry's Hall
Theatres · 0.4 km
The Crooked Billet Public House
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Leigh Bouy
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Corona Cinema
Theatres · 0.7 km
Francesca Mafffeo Gallery
Galleries · 0.7 km
Chalkwell Park
Parks · 1.6 km
Southend and District Reform Synagogue
Historic churches · 1.6 km
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The Crow Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
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Old Leigh Studios
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bell Wharf Beach?
- Bell Wharf Beach is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS9 1BD), in the parish of Leigh-on-Sea.
- What is Bell Wharf Beach?
- Bell Wharf Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bell Wharf Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Leigh-on-Sea, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS9 1BD.
- Is Bell Wharf Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Bell Wharf Beach is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the LEIGH National Nature Reserve.
- Is Bell Wharf Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Bell Wharf Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bell Wharf Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Leigh-on-Sea, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS9 1BD.