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in the county of Essex

About Shoeburyness

Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay. At the other side of the tip or "ness" is the sprawl of Maplin Sands. In summer this is a busy place, popular for sailing.

The Ministry of Defence site at Pig's Bay is situated close by, and the town is the eastern terminus for the London Tilbury and Southend railway.

Plans are afoot to build a great tower in the centre of Shoeburyness Garrison housing development. The tower is intended to rival the "Angel of the North" and will be part of the "Thames Gateway" project, a development to uplift this part of the Thames estuary.

There are good views of the river and its busy shipping lanes, and it is often to catch sight of some of the world's finest liners.

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Low tide at Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Boxing Day '05

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction W of Shoeburyness)

Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...

Belfairs - Leigh on Sea

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction W of Shoeburyness)

At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings...

Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club, Sheerness

Sheerness (22 Pictures) in the county of Kent

(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction S of Shoeburyness)

This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...

VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures) in the county of Kent

(10.7 miles, 17.1 km, direction SE of Shoeburyness)

This is a busy Kentish coastal holiday resort which has sandy beaches and safe shallow waters, thus the beach is ideal for sunbathing and to swim from...

Maldon, Essex

Maldon (143 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction NW of Shoeburyness)

A fine old town, beautifully set on a ridge above the Blackwater, with views across Northey Island and Osea Island...

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Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction W)

This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction W)

Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......

Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction S)

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Hyde Hall Gardens

Hyde Hall RHS Garden (45 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NW)

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Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction SW)

The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction SW)

Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age! Explore the.....

A picture of Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall

Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall (8 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction N)

The Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, having been built by St Cedd in 654ad. It sits right on the.....


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