Welcome to East End

East End Essex is a region located in the eastern part of England. It is a beautiful area that is known for its stunning coastline, picturesque countryside, and rich history. The region is home to several charming towns and villages, each with its unique character and attractions. Some of the popular towns in East End Essex include Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, and Canvey Island.

Southend-on-Sea is a popular seaside resort town that attracts visitors from all over the world. The town is famous for its long pier, which is the longest pleasure pier in the world. Visitors can enjoy a stroll along the pier, take a ride on the train, or visit the amusement park at the end of the pier. Southend-on-Sea also has several beautiful beaches, including the award-winning Blue Flag beach, which is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.

Leigh-on-Sea is a charming fishing village that is known for its quaint streets, independent shops, and excellent seafood restaurants. Visitors can explore the cobbled streets, admire the historic buildings, and enjoy a meal at one of the many seafood restaurants. Leigh-on-Sea is also home to the Old Leigh Regatta, which is a popular annual event that celebrates the town's maritime heritage. Canvey Island is another popular destination in East End Essex. The island is known for its beautiful beaches, nature reserves, and wildlife. Visitors can enjoy a walk along the seafront, explore the nature reserves, or visit the Canvey Island Transport Museum.

Local Weather

Light rain

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Wind: 14.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Cedds Church Of England Primary School Bradwell Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lyndsey Wood	East End Road Bradwell-On-Sea Southminster Essex CM0 7PY 01621776219 School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School, Tillingham Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Xanthe Glynn	The Street Tillingham Southminster Essex CM0 7TJ 1621779263 School Website
Mersea Island School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tania Wright	Barfield Road West Mersea Colchester Essex CO5 8QX 01206382736 School Website
Tollesbury School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Garnett	East Street Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8QE 01621869242 School Website
Tolleshunt D'arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Eastbrook	Tollesbury Road Tolleshunt D'arcy Maldon Essex CM9 8UB 1621860253 School Website
Southminster Church Of England Controlled Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Becky Fairhead (Interim Head Teacher)	Burnham Road Southminster Essex CM0 7ES 01621772732 School Website
Langenhoe Community Primary School And Pre School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Stevenson	Bracken Way Abberton Colchester Essex CO5 7PG 01206735267 School Website
Brightlingsea Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Khine	Eastern Road Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0HU 01206302719 School Website
Maylandsea Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Dr Clare James	Katonia Avenue Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6AD 01621742251 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Burnham On Crouch Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Geraldine Denham-Hale	Marsh Road Burnham On Crouch Essex CM0 8LZ 01621782626 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Southminster Station Approach, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7EN 5.91 Miles

Burnham-On-Crouch Station Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BQ 8.07 Miles

Wivenhoe Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ 8.95 Miles

Althorne Bridgemarsh Lane, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6DG 8.99 Miles

Alresford Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA 9.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mersea Island Cars 01206 384666 31 Firs Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8JS 3.47 Miles
Anglia Executive Cars 01206 385841 63 Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8JZ 3.64 Miles
Foxy Cars 01206 382899 Bower Hall Farm, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SP 4.30 Miles
Beckingham Cars And Executive Chauffeur Cars 01621 869993 9 Kelvedon Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8TE 6.05 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01621 773421 6 Princes Av, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7HB 6.16 Miles
Bon Voyage Executive Connections Ltd 01621 772045 58 Lavender Dr, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7RX 6.24 Miles
Z Cars 01621 744864 Mill Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6EQ 6.96 Miles
Beckingham Chauffeur Co 01621 869993 Beckingham Cottage, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8EH 7.11 Miles
Brightlingsea Taxis 01206 305006 43 Sydney Street, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0BE 7.14 Miles
N W C Taxis 01206 302491 8 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0PH 7.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm0 376 The Cricketers Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cm0 323 Bradwell On Sea Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm0 486D Downhall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm0 243 Waterside Old Po Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Cm0 232 Maldon Road Collection Today available until:08:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Cm0 263D St Nicholas Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm0 383 Bradwell Wick Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cm0 239 Tillingham Po Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co5 448 - Victoria Esplanade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 23 - West Mersea Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co5 9023 - West Mersea Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co5 232D - Empress Avenue West Mersea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 189 - Kingsland Road West Mersea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 299 - Seaview Avenue West Mersea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 264D - Mersea Avenue West Mersea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Dengie Medical Partnership 01621 778383	The Tillingham Med Centre 61 South St, Tillingham Southminster Essex CM0 7TH
West Mersea Surgery 01206 382015	The Surgery 32 Kingsland Road West Mersea,Colchester Essex CO5 8RA
The Tollesbury Practice 01621 869204	The Surgery, 25 High St Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8RG
William Fisher Med.Ctr. 01621 772360	William Fisher Med.Ctr. High Street Southminster Essex CM0 7AY
Dengie & South Woodham Ferrers Pcn Hub 01621 772360	William Fisher Med Ctr High Street Southminster Essex CM0 7AY

Local Stores

West Mersea
Barfield Road
West Mersea
Colchester
Essex
CO5 8RA
01206 384759
Store Website
3.38 miles

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SPAR - West Mersea
41 Kingsland Road
West Mersea
CO5 8RA
01206 382840
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blackwater Vets
2 Mill Road West Mersea Colchester Essex CO5 8RH 01206 384999 3.59 miles

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Church View Veterinary Clinic Limited
2 Station Road Southminster Essex CM0 7EW 01621 774 747 5.91 miles

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Edgewood Veterinary Group Ltd
161A Station Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8HJ 01621 784080 office@edgewoodvets.co.uk Website 8.35 miles
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Walnut Tree Cottage
Sf Equine Vets Birch Street Birch Colchester Essex CO2 0NW 07507 825797 sf-equine-vets@outlook.com 8.40 miles

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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
39 Church Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0SU 01621 819704 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 9.17 miles

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Medivet Tiptree (Tiptree Veterinary Centre)
Lion Cottage Maypole Road Tiptree Essex CO5 0EJ 01621 818 282 tiptree@medivet.co.uk Website 9.55 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bradwell Beach
Unnamed Road Southminster Lancashire CM0 7HP 0.99 miles Park In The Overflow Car Park Just Past The Power Station.

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Cudmore Grove Country Park
A Great Off Lead Walk Through The Country Park With A Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round. There Are Many Different Routes To Take And Maps To Give You Lots Of Ideas Of Routes To Take. Plenty Of Places For A Swim Too!! Broman'S Ln Colchester Lancashire CO5 8UE 5.46 miles

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Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland And Around Lakes. Great Space For Off Lead. Plenty Of Shrubbery To Sniff And An Area To Play Fetch. Alresford Rd Elmstead Colchester CO7 9JX 9.07 miles By Foot Or Bike: The Site Can Be Reached By Public Footpath From Cockaynes Lane (Alresford) Or From Alresford Road (Wivenhoe). By Car: The Vehicular Site Entrance Is Off Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Just North Of The Railway Bridge. The Main Vehicle Gate Is Usually Locked, But There Is Still Parking Space For About 6 Cars. The Site Can Be Reached By Walking Down The Track From The Gate. Please Be Aware That This Track Is Not A Public Right-Of-Way; It May Sometimes Be Closed To The Public. Directions From Wivenhoe: Take The Alresford Road And Head Out Of Wivenhoe Towards Alresford. About Half-Way Between Wivenhoe And Alresford, Turn Left Just Before The Railway Bridge. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. Directions From Alresford: Take The Wivenhoe Road And Head Out Of Alresford Towards Wivenhoe. After The Bend To The Right, Go Over The Railway Bridge And Immediately Turn Right. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. One Approach Is Through Farmland So Be Aware And Keep Your Pooch On Lead Until Safely Past

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Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 9.53 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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Gosbecks Archeological Park
Large Open Fields And Small Amount Of Woodland, With Small Hills And Streams On Longer Routes. 215 Shrub End Rd Colchester Lancashire CO3 4RN 10.12 miles

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Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 10.53 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	17.1°C	16.9°C	16.4°C	16.1°C	16.2°C	13.2°C	13.1°C	12.6°C	12.5°C	12.4°C	11.8°C	11.6°C

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Feels Like	11.4°C	11.2°C	10.9°C	10.6°C	10.1°C	9.6°C	9.4°C	7.8°C	7.1°C	7.8°C	7.8°C	7.4°C

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