Leigh-on-Sea: Golden beach and seafood 45 minutes from London
The Essex town offers sandy shores, award-winning cafés and independent shops within walking distance of the station
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A seaside town in Essex has a golden-sand beach, seafood restaurants and independent shops less than an hour from central London. Leigh-on-Sea is a 45-minute train journey from the capital, with Bell Wharf Beach a 10-minute walk from the station.
The beach has golden sands and cobbled lanes. Nearby, Osborne’s Bros Café won the 2021 British Food Awards in the Fish & Seafood category, as reported by MyLondon. The café serves cooked cockles, prawn sandwiches and jellied eels.
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Pubs and seafood
The Peterboat, a family-run pub and restaurant, has a large beer garden and a menu of seafood dishes. MyLondon reported that it serves cockle chowder and fish pie. A TripAdvisor reviewer described the seafood as "exceptional" and the estuary views as "unbeatable".
“Perched right by the water in Leigh-on-Sea, the atmosphere is vibrant and quintessentially coastal. I ordered a selection of their fresh seafood, and every dish was cooked to perfection, packed with flavour, and wonderfully fresh.”
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Ye Olde Smack, another pub, has a terrace overlooking the Thames Estuary. Sara’s Tea Garden offers cream tea and cakes in an outdoor setting. The Hatch café serves brunch, coffee and locally made soft-serve ice cream.
Independent shops and galleries
Leigh-on-Sea’s high street has independent shops. Hoboken Kids sells children’s clothing, while Leigh Gallery Books is a bookshop. Greens Health Foods and Ugo’s Pizza Bar are also in the town, according to MyLondon.
Galleries include Old Leigh Studios Gallery and Two Tree Gallery. The town has cobbled lanes and a pier with a historic train. MyLondon reported that locals support independent businesses through community groups.
What happens next
No changes to train services or local businesses have been announced. MyLondon invited readers to submit travel stories by emailing webtravel@reachplc.com.
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