Castles · East of England
Camera Obscura
In or near Southend-on-Sea.
Camera Obscura is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
Edward Clack — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Benfleet · 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Camera Obscura is a place of interest in Essex, London. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Castle Point parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 2.5 km away. Postcode area SS7.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Camera Obscura is located in Castle Point, Essex, within the London region. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance in the Benfleet and Southend Marshes.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5493, 0.5967
- County
- Essex
- District
- Castle Point
- Parish
- Castle Point, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS7 2QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Castle Point
- Nearest railway station
- Benfleet — 2.5 km
- Official site
- www.heinrichpalmer.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n5940883085 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Camera Obscura?
- Camera Obscura is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode SS7 2QH), in the parish of Castle Point, unparished area.
- What is Camera Obscura?
- Camera Obscura is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Camera Obscura?
- The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS7 2QH.
- Is Camera Obscura a protected site?
- Yes — Camera Obscura is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Camera Obscura charge admission?
- Camera Obscura typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Camera Obscura?
- The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS7 2QH.