Welcome to Leigh on Sea

Leigh-on-Sea is a charming coastal town located in Essex, England. It is situated on the north side of the Thames Estuary and is known for its picturesque views, sandy beaches, and historic landmarks. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it has been a popular destination for tourists and locals alike for many years.

One of the most notable landmarks in Leigh-on-Sea is the Old Leigh fishing village. This historic area is home to a variety of quaint shops, restaurants, and pubs, and it is a popular spot for visitors to explore. The village is also home to the Leigh Heritage Centre, which offers a fascinating insight into the town's history and culture.

Another popular attraction in Leigh-on-Sea is the beach. The town has several sandy beaches, including Chalkwell Beach and Bell Wharf Beach, which are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. The beaches are also popular with water sports enthusiasts, and visitors can enjoy activities such as windsurfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Overall, Leigh-on-Sea is a charming and picturesque town that offers something for everyone, from history buffs to beach lovers.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 2.3°C

Wind: 25.1 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Leigh North Street Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Hautler	North Street Leigh On Sea Essex SS9 1QE 01702476224 School Website
Estuary High School Other Independent Special School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Archer	820 London Road Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 3NH 1702483999 School Website
Darlinghurst School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Nicholls	Pavilion Drive Leigh On Sea Essex SS9 3JS 01702478379 School Website
Chalkwell Hall Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Newnham	London Road Leigh On Sea Essex SS9 3NL 01702478570 School Website
Chalkwell Hall Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Clements	London Road Leigh On Sea Essex SS9 3NL 01702478533 School Website
Saint Pierre School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Spencer-Lane	16 Leigh Road Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 1LE 1702474164 School Website
West Leigh Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Yolande Sayer	Ronald Hill Grove Leigh On Sea Essex SS9 2JB 01702476610 School Website
West Leigh Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Woolf	Ronald Hill Grove Leigh On Sea Essex SS9 2JB 01702478593 School Website
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Nutman	Manchester Drive Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 3HS 1702475689 School Website
Westcliff High School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Emma Matthews	Kenilworth Gardens Westcliff On Sea Essex SS0 0BS 01702476026 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chalkwell The Ridgeway, Chalkwell, Essex, SS0 8PX 0.52 Miles

Leigh On Sea Belton Way, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ET 0.94 Miles

Westcliff-On-Sea Station Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 7SB 1.42 Miles

Southend Victoria Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6AZ 2.06 Miles

Southend Central Clifftown Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AB 2.26 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Celebrity Limousines 01702 715557 66 Broadway, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 1AE 0.22 Miles
Aiming Hire 07929 000707 114 Hadleigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2LZ 0.65 Miles
Number 1 Chauffeurs 01702 911150 Flat 1 The Beachfront, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 8JH 0.80 Miles
Cars Direct 01702 430043 685 London Road, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 9PA 0.85 Miles
Chalkwell Cars 01702 345934 62 Chadwick Road, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 8LD 0.93 Miles
Contract Cars 07799 764905 295 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 4LS 1.17 Miles
Rolls Royce Hire 01702 308546 Not Amended, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 7EW 1.42 Miles
Abbeygate Chauffeur Services 01702 313800 43 Highfield Gardens, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 0SY 1.45 Miles
A C Radio Cabs 01702 334455 206 Hamlet Court Rd, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 7DE 1.53 Miles
Rick's Private Hire 07771 537101 14 Fairway Gdns, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QB 1.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss9 148D Pall Mall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss9 438D Marguerite Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss9 113D The Broadway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss9 112 Woodfield Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss9 42D East Leigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss9 160D Grand Parade Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss9 22D West Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss9 127D London Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ss9 2456 Leigh Branch Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss9 2455 Leigh Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss9 245 Leigh Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss9 2457 Leigh Branch Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss9 186D Garden Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss9 79D Old Town Leigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss9 153D Glenbervie Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Highlands Surgery, Branch Site - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Marguerite Drive Leigh-On-Sea SS9 1NN
Highlands Surgery, Branch Site - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Marguerite Drive Leigh-On-Sea SS9 1NN
Ss9 Pcn 07885 287904	918 London Road Leigh On Sea Essex SS9 3NG
Ss9 Pcn Hub 01702 482900	The Pall Mall Surgery 918 London Road Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 3NG
The Pall Mall Surgery 01702 482900	The Pall Mall Surgery Leigh Pcc, 918 London Rd Leigh On Sea Essex SS9 3NG

Local Stores

Leigh on Sea - Leigh Rd
84-86 Leigh Road
Leigh-On-Sea
Essex
SS9 1BZ
01702 475719
Store Website
0.26 miles

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SPAR - Westcliff on Sea
60 Bridgewater Drive
Westcliff on Sea
Southend on Sea
SS0 0DH
01702 340605
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Leigh On Sea London Roaddownes Veterinary Surgeons
932 London Road Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 3NG 01702 478834 leigh.on.sea.london.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 0.26 miles

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Leigh-On-Sea Vets4pets Ltd
1603-1609 London Road Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 2SQ 01702 471 540 leighonsea@vets4pets.com Website 1.08 miles
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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - The Veterinary Hospital
230 Prince Avenue Southend On Sea Essex SS0 0NN 01702 322 222 reception@ehvg.co.uk Website 1.60 miles
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Medivet 24 Hour Southend
281 Eastwoodbury Lane Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 6UH 01702 526666 24hour.southend@medivet.co.uk Website 1.75 miles
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Southend Victoria Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home 85 London Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS1 1PA 01702 410 770 southend@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.89 miles

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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - Value Pet Care
Rayleigh Road Veterinary Surgery 557 Rayleigh Road Eastwood Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 5HP 01702 421617 vpc@ehvg.co.uk Website 2.24 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 2.20 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

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Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 5.45 miles Postcode Ss3 9Hq Takes You To The Harvester Restaurant On Ness Road. Follow This Round The Corner Until You See New Barge Pier Road, And Turn In There. I'Ve Struggled A Bit To Find The Most Accurate Car Park Postcode If You'Re Relying On Sat Nav, As The Estates Are Still Being Built, And Postcodes Don'T Seem To Be Available For The Most Logical Choices.

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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 6.54 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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The Wick Country Park
An Easy Walk With Grasslands With A Huge Lake In The Middle. The Lake Is Used For Fishing So May Be More Difficult For A Swim In Fishing Season But We've Not Found It A Problem Yet!! There Are Easy Trails To Follow And Lots Of Open Spaces For Ball Throwing And Running Around. It's A Great Place For An Easy But Fun Walk. 41 Tresco Way Wickford Lancashire SS12 9GP 6.57 miles

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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 6.73 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Langdon Hills Country Park
A Stroll Through Langdon Hills Offers Some Gentle Climbs. From The Higher Point, You And Your Dog Will Be Able To Enjoy The Views Over London And The Thames Estuary. With A Mixture Of Wildflower Meadows And Woodland To Explore, This Gentle Walk Is Ideal. SS17 9NH 9.12 miles From Basildon, Head Out On The A176 South, Take A Right Onto Dry Street, Just After Basildon University Hospital. Follow Dry Street Until You Reach A Left Turn Onto One Tree Hill. The Car Park Is Down This Road, On The Right.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain	Moderate rain at times	Patchy rain nearby	Clear	Clear
Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.2°C	15.8°C	16.1°C	15.1°C	13.9°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	14.7°C	15.7°C	16.7°C	13.6°C	11.9°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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