Natural landmarks · East of England
Thorney Bay
In or near St Mary Hoo.
Thorney Bay — a natural feature in england london.
David Kemp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Benfleet · 4.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Thorney Bay is a named natural feature in england london, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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.
Place summary
Thorney Bay is a natural landmark located in London. It features a coastal landscape with views of the Thames Estuary. The area is known for its diverse wildlife and natural habitats, offering a tranquil environment for visitors. Ideal for leisurely walks or observing local flora and fauna, Thorney Bay represents an unspoiled section of London's shoreline.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5113, 0.5858
- County
- Essex
- District
- Castle Point
- Parish
- Canvey Island
- Postcode
- SS8 0FT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Castle Point
- Nearest railway station
- Benfleet — 4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153460 (CC BY 4.0)
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Museums · 1.8 km
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Museums · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorney Bay?
- Thorney Bay is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode SS8 0FT), in the parish of Canvey Island.
- What is Thorney Bay?
- Thorney Bay — a natural feature in england london.
- How do I get to Thorney Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS8 0FT.
- Is Thorney Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Thorney Bay 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 Thorney Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS8 0FT.