Welcome to Winter Gardens

Winter Gardens Essex is a popular tourist attraction located in the town of Clacton-on-Sea. The gardens were first opened in 1924 and have since been a favorite destination for visitors from all over the world. The gardens are spread over an area of 7 acres and are home to a wide variety of plants and flowers. The gardens are open all year round, but they are particularly beautiful during the winter months when the flowers are in full bloom.

One of the main attractions of Winter Gardens Essex is the stunning conservatory. The conservatory is home to a wide variety of exotic plants and flowers, including orchids, cacti, and succulents. The conservatory is also home to a number of tropical birds, including parrots and macaws. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the conservatory and enjoy the sights and sounds of the tropical plants and birds.

Another popular attraction at Winter Gardens Essex is the maze. The maze is made up of over 2,000 yew trees and is a fun challenge for visitors of all ages. The maze is designed to be both challenging and entertaining, with a number of hidden surprises and dead ends. Visitors can spend hours exploring the maze and trying to find their way out. Overall, Winter Gardens Essex is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves nature and wants to experience the beauty of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 12°C

Feels Like: 9.5°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Winter Gardens Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Stalham	Hilton Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9QA 01268699305 School Website
St Katherines Church Of England Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne-Marie Taylor	Hilton Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9QA 01268685611 School Website
The Cornelius Vermuyden School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Hockey	Dinant Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 9QS 01268685011 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss J Walker	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9DP 1268683903 School Website
Northwick Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Frances Emma Lane	Third Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 9SU 01268684554 School Website
William Read Primary And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Travis Martinson	Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JE 1268683053 School Website
Canvey Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Tucker	Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JG 01268682288 School Website
Canvey Island Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Dorrington	Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JG 01268683257 School Website
Castle View School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Steve Durkin	Foksville Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7FH 1268696811 School Website
Lubbins Park Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Murrell	May Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 7HF 1268697181 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Benfleet Ferry Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1NF 1.33 Miles

Leigh On Sea Belton Way, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ET 2.69 Miles

Pitsea Station Approach, Pitsea, Essex, SS16 4UD 3.86 Miles

Chalkwell The Ridgeway, Chalkwell, Essex, SS0 8PX 3.96 Miles

Rayleigh Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJ 4.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alpha Airport Transfers 0845 070 5540 22 Sanders Rd, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9NY 0.20 Miles
C K Chauffeurs Ltd 01268 690691 22 Sanders Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9NY 0.20 Miles
Regal Cars 01268 680865 7 Fenwick Way, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9FF 0.23 Miles
Acclaim Travel 01268 692842 2 Metz Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9AX 0.33 Miles
Georges Minibuses 01268 692352 First Av, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9LR 0.88 Miles
Micks Minibuses 01268 681389 7A May Av, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7EE 0.98 Miles
R And S Private Hire 01268 696016 Unit 1B/Charfleets Rd, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0PQ 1.22 Miles
5 Star Travel 01268 566799 53 Essex Way, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1LS 1.31 Miles
Steves Taxis 01268 750001 95 High St, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1ND 1.32 Miles
A B C Radio Taxis 01702 556666 83 High St, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1ND 1.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss8 82 Hilton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
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Ss8 283 Linden Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Ss8 230 Long Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss8 296 Fairlop Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Ss8 1157 Furtherwick Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss8 157 Furtherwick Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss8 1158P - Furtherwick Road Parcel Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Ss8 100 Dovervelt Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Ss8 255 Canvey Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ss8 143D The Parkway Canvey Ss8 8Aq No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss8 427 Thorney Bay Camp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Third Avenue Health Centre 01268 683758	New Health Centre Third Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 9SU
Oaklands Surgery 01268 209339	Central Canvey Pcc Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JA
The Island Surgery 01268 686190	The Island Surgery Central P.C.C, Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JA
The Community Practice 01268 686160	C.C.P.C.C Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JA
Covid Vaccination Site - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1St Floor Central Canvey Primary Care Centre Long Road Canvey Island SS8 0JA

Local Stores

Long Road
173-175 Long Road
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0JD
01245 227733
Store Website
0.63 miles

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SPAR South Benfleet
SPAR
22/28 High Road
South Benfleet
Benfleet
SS7 5LH
01268 906571
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riverside Vets Canvey
Treda 110 Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JN 01268 682412 riverside_canvey@live.co.uk Website 0.62 miles
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Medivet Canvey Island
199 Furtherwick Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7BW 01268 511 905 canvey.island@medivet.co.uk Website 1.02 miles
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Medivet Benfleet London Road (Riverside Vets Benfleet)
370 London Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1BG 01268 755801 Benfleet.London.Rd@medivet.co.uk Website 2.60 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 2.77 miles
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Benfleet Veterinary Surgery
411 Kents Hill Road North Benfleet Essex SS7 4AD 01268 753 775 2.78 miles

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Yourvets
12 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7UR 01268 745180 rayleigh@yourvets.co.uk Website 3.48 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 3.48 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 4.22 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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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 5.23 miles

Location what3words empire.nobody.runner

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 5.75 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.

Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 7.02 miles Just Behind The Harvester

Location what3words rice.rested.afford

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 7.80 miles

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Weather Forecast

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