Museums · East of England
Borough of Castle Point
In or near St Mary Hoo.
Castle Point is a local government district with borough status in south Essex, England, lying around 30 miles (48 km) east of London. The borough comprises the towns of South Benfleet, Hadleigh and T
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Benfleet · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Borough of Castle Point, the nearest railway station is Benfleet, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is SS7 1NW. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Castle Point is a local government district with borough status in south Essex, England, lying around 30 miles (48 km) east of London. The borough comprises the towns of South Benfleet, Hadleigh and Thundersley (where the council is based) on the mainland, and the adjoining Canvey Island in the Thames Estuary, which is connected to the mainland by bridges. The borough borders the City of Southend-on-Sea to the east, Rochford District to the north. Between 2027 and 2028, the district will be abolished and merged into a new unitary authority area with these districts. Castle Point also borders Borough of Basildon to the west, and the Thurrock unitary authority area to the south-west, across Holehaven Creek.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Benfleet and Southend Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Castle Point is a local government district with borough status in south Essex, England, lying around 30 miles (48 km) east of London. The borough comprises the towns of South Benfleet, Hadleigh and Thundersley (where the council is based) on the mainland, and the adjoining Canvey Island in the Thames Estuary, which is connected to the mainland by bridges. The borough borders the City of Southend-on-Sea to the east, Rochford District to the north. Between 2027 and 2028, the district will be abolished and merged into a new unitary authority area with these districts. Castle Point also borders Borough of Basildon to the west, and the Thurrock unitary authority area to the south-west, across Holehaven Creek.
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Background
History
Castle Point was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, as one of 14 non-metropolitan districts within Essex. The new district covered the areas of the former urban districts of Benfleet and Canvey Island, both of which were abolished at the same time. The district was named "Castle Point", combining references to landmarks in both of the former urban districts: Hadleigh Castle in Benfleet and Canvey Point at the eastern tip of Canvey Island. The district was granted borough status with effect from 1 February 1992, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor. On 25 March 2026, it was announced that Castle Point would be abolished in April 2028, along…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5400, 0.5800
- County
- Essex
- District
- Castle Point
- Parish
- Castle Point, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS7 1NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Castle Point
- Nearest railway station
- Benfleet — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Borough of Castle Point (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Benfleet Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
South Benfleet War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
The Anchor Inn And Building Attached To Right
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
The Half Crown Inn
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Battle of Benfleet
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Podium
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Camera Obscura
Castles · 1.5 km
Hadleigh Plungers OWS
Wild swimming spots · 1.7 km
Canvey Island
Museums · 1.7 km
South Benfleet
Museums · 1.8 km
Hadleigh Castle Rare Breeds Centre
Zoos & aquariums · 1.9 km
Hadleigh Farm
Parks · 2.0 km
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Benfleet Water Tower
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South Benfleet War Memorial
South Benfleet War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Anchor Inn And Building Attached To Right
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The Half Crown Inn
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Battle of Benfleet
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Podium
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Where to eat & stay near Borough of Castle Point
Places to stay
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Ark Lane Scout Campsite
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Belchamps Scout Activity Centre
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Anchor Inn And Building Attached To Right
The Anchor Inn And Building Attached To Right in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Half Crown Inn
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📷 5Cafés · East of England
Labworth Café
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The Lobster Smack Public House
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The Crooked Billet Public House
The Crooked Billet Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Crown Public House
The Crown Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borough of Castle Point?
- Borough of Castle Point is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode SS7 1NW), in the parish of Castle Point, unparished area.
- What is Borough of Castle Point?
- Castle Point is a local government district with borough status in south Essex, England, lying around 30 miles (48 km) east of London. The borough comprises the towns of South Benfleet, Hadleigh and T
- How do I get to Borough of Castle Point?
- The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS7 1NW.
- Is Borough of Castle Point a protected site?
- Yes — Borough of Castle Point is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Benfleet and Southend Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Borough of Castle Point?
- The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS7 1NW.