Beaches · East of England
Three Shells Beach
In or near Southend-on-Sea.
Three Shells 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
- Southend Cliff Lift (Bottom) · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Three Shells Beach is a beach on the coast of South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Southend East and Rochford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Southend Cliff Lift (Bottom), about 0.2 km away. Postcode area SS1.
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Official information
Three Shells Beach is a popular seaside destination known for its sandy shores and family-friendly atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy various beach activities and nearby amenities, making it a great spot for relaxation and fun.
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
Three Shells Beach is a beach located in Southend-on-Sea, South-East England (postcode SS1). It is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site. The beach offers access to a unique coastal environment with ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5328, 0.7131
- District
- Southend-on-Sea
- Parish
- Southend-on-Sea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS1 1DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
- Nearest railway station
- Southend Cliff Lift (Bottom) — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.southend.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w106524880 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Southend Cliff Lift
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
Southend Pier Entrance
Piers · 0.2 km
Adventure Island (amusement park)
Piers · 0.2 km
Southend Pier Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
Pier Hill Cinema
Theatres · 0.3 km
Empire Theatre
Open-air theatres · 0.3 km
Victoria Hall
Theatres · 0.3 km
Clifftown Telephone Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Cliff Town Congregational Church
Gardens · 0.4 km
Prittlewell Square
Parks · 0.4 km
The Last Post
Hotels · 0.4 km
Regal Theatre
Theatres · 0.5 km
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📷 5Piers · East of England
Southend Pier Entrance
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Adventure Island (amusement park)
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📷 5Theatres · East of England
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📷 5Open-air theatres · East of England
Empire Theatre
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Where to eat & stay near Three Shells Beach
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Belchamps Scout Activity Centre
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Billy Hundreds Fish n Tapas
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Cottages And The Golden Lion Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Cherry Tree Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Bell House Public House
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📷 5Cafés · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Three Shells Beach?
- Three Shells Beach is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS1 1DY), in the parish of Southend-on-Sea, unparished area.
- What is Three Shells Beach?
- Three Shells Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Three Shells Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Southend Cliff Lift (Bottom), about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS1 1DY.
- Is Three Shells Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Three Shells Beach is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Benfleet and Southend Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Three Shells Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Three Shells Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Three Shells Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Southend Cliff Lift (Bottom), about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS1 1DY.