Welcome to Westcliff on Sea

Westcliff-on-Sea is a charming seaside town located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on the north bank of the Thames Estuary and is known for its stunning views of the sea. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century when it was a popular destination for wealthy Londoners looking to escape the city. Today, Westcliff-on-Sea is a thriving community with a vibrant arts scene, excellent shopping and dining options, and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

One of the main attractions in Westcliff-on-Sea is the beautiful coastline. The town boasts a long stretch of sandy beach, which is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. There are also several parks and gardens in the area, including the picturesque Chalkwell Park and the tranquil Priory Park. For those who enjoy walking or cycling, the town is home to the Southend Seafront Cycle Route, which offers stunning views of the estuary and the surrounding countryside.

Westcliff-on-Sea is also known for its cultural offerings. The town is home to several art galleries and museums, including the Beecroft Art Gallery and the Southend Central Museum. There are also several theaters and music venues in the area, including the Cliffs Pavilion and the Palace Theatre. For those who enjoy shopping, Westcliff-on-Sea has a wide range of independent boutiques and high street stores, as well as a bustling market that takes place every Thursday and Saturday.

Local Schools

School	Details
Milton Hall Primary School And Nursery Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andy Douglas	Salisbury Avenue Westcliff On Sea Essex SS0 7AU 01702330758 School Website
Westborough Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Tonya Brook	Macdonald Avenue Westcliff-On-Sea Essex SS0 9BS 1702349249
St Helen's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Mouchel	North Road Westcliff-On-Sea Essex SS0 7AY 1702343823 School Website
St Bernards High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Allison Moise-Dixon	Milton Road Westcliff On Sea Essex SS0 7JS 01702343583 School Website
Barons Court Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Jones	Avenue Road Westcliff On Sea Essex SS0 7PJ 01702331356 School Website
Chase High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Foster	Prittlewell Chase Westcliff On Sea Essex SS0 0RT 01702354441 School Website
Lancaster School Academy Special Converter Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Tom Jackson-Owens	Prittlewell Chase Westcliff-On-Sea Essex SS0 0RT 1702342543 School Website
St Marys Prittlewell C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Aleishia Lewis	Boston Avenue Southend On Sea Essex SS2 6JH 01702354012 School Website
Southend High School For Boys Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Robin Bevan	Prittlewell Chase Southend On Sea Essex SS0 0RG 01702606200 School Website
Compass Community School Boleyn Park Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Konrad Katarzynski	8 Trinity Avenue Westcliff-On-Sea Essex SS0 7PU 1702416823

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Westcliff-On-Sea Station Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 7SB 0.51 Miles

Southend Victoria Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6AZ 0.75 Miles

Chalkwell The Ridgeway, Chalkwell, Essex, SS0 8PX 0.97 Miles

Southend Central Clifftown Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AB 1.03 Miles

Prittlewell Station Approach, Prittlewell, Essex, SS2 5BT 1.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A C Radio Cabs 01702 334455 206 Hamlet Court Rd, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 7DE 0.24 Miles
Rolls Royce Hire 01702 308546 Not Amended, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 7EW 0.30 Miles
Abbeygate Chauffeur Services 01702 313800 43 Highfield Gardens, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 0SY 0.46 Miles
Cars Direct 01702 430043 685 London Road, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 9PA 0.47 Miles
Chalkwell Cars 01702 345934 62 Chadwick Road, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 8LD 0.49 Miles
Steves Radio Cars 01702 559519 175 London Road, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 1PW 0.49 Miles
Air Porters(Private Hire) Ltd 01702 323888 77 Earls Hall Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 6NT 0.79 Miles
Number 1 Chauffeurs 01702 911150 Flat 1 The Beachfront, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 8JH 0.84 Miles
Airport Taxis Southend 07761 196045 London Road, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 1JX 0.97 Miles
5 Star Taxi Chauffeur Service 07766 591521 48 Manners Way, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 6PT 1.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss0 34D - Valkyrie Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss0 134D Westborough Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss0 118D West Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss0 40 Westcliff Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss0 4000 Westcliff Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss0 90D Imperial Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss0 135D Ronald Park Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss0 48D Gainsborough Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss0 168D Inverness Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss0 17D North Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss0 105D Westcliff Delivery Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss0 258D Fairfax Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss0 43D Kings Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss2 30D West Street/Colchester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss0 133D Chalkwell Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Bekas Medical Centre 01702 432040	48 Argyll Road Westcliff-On-Sea Essex SS0 7HN
The Valkyrie Surgery 01702 221622	Valkyrie Road P.C.C. 50 Valkyrie Road Westcliff-On-Sea Essex SS0 8BU
Valkyrie Primary Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Valkyrie Road P.C.C. 50 Valkyrie Road Westcliff-On-Sea SS0 8BU
Valkyrie Primary Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Valkyrie Road P.C.C. 50 Valkyrie Road Westcliff-On-Sea SS0 8BU
Southend West Central Pcn Hub 01702 221622	Valkyrie Surgery 50 Valkyrie Road Westcliff-On-Sea Essex SS0 8BU

Local Stores

Westcliff -On-Sea London Road
467-473 London Road
Westcliff-On-Sea
Essex
SS0 9LG
01702 332791
Store Website
0.03 miles

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SPAR - Westcliff on Sea
60 Bridgewater Drive
Westcliff on Sea
Southend on Sea
SS0 0DH
01702 340605
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Southend Victoria Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home 85 London Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS1 1PA 01702 410 770 southend@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.60 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 1.06 miles
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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 1.24 miles

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Southend-On-Sea Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 4, Blyth House 535 Southchurch Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS1 2AY 01702 466 718 southendonsea@vets4pets.com Website 1.68 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 1.69 miles
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Southend Airport Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Airport Business Park, Rochford Road Southend Airport Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 6FW 01702538840 southendairport@vets4pets.com Website 1.70 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 2.84 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 4.20 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 5.56 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 7.64 miles

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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 8.04 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 10.44 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.

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