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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)

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...

Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Westcliff-on-Sea (12 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction W)

The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns...

The Tower of St. Clements Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction W)

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...

Sheerness, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction S)

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...

Pub sign

Burnham-on-Crouch (58 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N)

Burnham-on-Crouch, a small town on the north bank of the River Crouch as it winds its way towards Foulness Point and the North Sea...

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)

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...

Upchurch in the centre of the village, Kent

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction SW)

This is an historic, interesting village which was once home to Edmund Drake, father of Sir Francis, who became vicar of the local church in 1560...

Maldon, Essex

Maldon (143 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction NW)

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

The Swale Estuary

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction S)

There is record of settlements in the area in pre-historic times, it is known that the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons both established villages...

St.Johns Church, Danbury, Essex

Danbury (6 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction NW)

Picturesque English village of great charm. Surrounded almost entirely by open countryside Danbury has immense appeal for the tourist...

St Marys Church Higham

Higham (12 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction SW)

An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin, and auctioneer and.....

Sunset at The Hard

West Mersea (22 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction N)

The beach is crammed full of colourful beach huts and has fine views across the mouth of the River Blackwater to Bradwell-on-Sea. The beach is safe for bathing, windsurfing is popular and there is a small jetty for boats...

The Thames at Gravesend Kent

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (19.5 miles, 31.3 km, direction W)

Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world...

A strong tidal current passes under Aylesford Bridge, Kent

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (20.9 miles, 33.7 km, direction SW)

Aylesford is a large village in Kent, 4 miles NW of the county town of Maidstone. It sits on the river Medway, and has many interesting and historic buildings including the 14th.....

Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury (346 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Kent (21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction SE)

Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English Christianity. It glows with an abundance of charm, mostly.....

Chilham

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction S)

A wonderful historic village set in the beautiful Kent Downs, above the valley of the River Stour. The village's medieval square gives a real sense of history, with its stunning timber-framed buildings, ancient church and fantastic medieval castle...

St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (21.3 miles, 34.3 km, direction S)

For a romantic day out and a trip into England's rich historic past you can do no better than visit the pastoral village of Leeds...

Brightlingsea

Brightlingsea (34 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (21.9 miles, 35.2 km, direction NE)

A medieval port on the Colne estuary, Brightlingsea was once an associate member of the Cinque Ports. The history of the town goes back to Roman times and it's industry has always been linked to the sea...

Meopham windmill, Meopham, Kent

Meopham (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (21.9 miles, 35.3 km, direction SW)

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Jaywick Beach (Essex) February 2005

Jaywick (7 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (22.0 miles, 35.4 km, direction NE)

Much of Jaywick was built during the early part of the 20th century when Mr. Frank Stedman, a business man, bought the existing marshland to turn into a holiday resort...

Recommended attractions near Shoeburyness

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.....

Guildhall Museum in Rochester, Kent

Guildhall Museum (9 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction SW)

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Lake in Danbury Park, Chelmsford, Essex, at dusk

Danbury Park Country Park (9 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction NW)

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Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction SW)

Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The.....

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction SW)

The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction SW)

Rochester Cathedral is awesome in its beauty, matching this is an impressive history stretching back to when the cathedral was.....

A picture of Tilbury Fort

Tilbury Fort (16 Pictures)

(19.2 miles, 30.8 km, direction W)

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A picture of New Tavern Fort

New Tavern Fort (2 Pictures)

(19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction W)

Amongst the fascination of the waterfront at Gravesend is New Tavern Fort, and although the fort was re-armed in 1904 and guns.....

A picture of Reculver Towers & Roman Fort

Reculver Towers & Roman Fort (12 Pictures)

(20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction SE)

Standing sheer on a dramatic headland the twin towered west front of the 12th-century Church of St. Mary at Reculver is the.....

Hylands house, Hylands park, Chelmsford, Essex

Hylands Park (8 Pictures)

(20.8 miles, 33.4 km, direction NW)

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Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(20.9 miles, 33.6 km, direction S)

Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, a.....

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral (170 Pictures)

(21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction SE)

This magnificent cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. It was the scene of Thomas a' Becket's murder.....

Sir John Boy's House (kings Gallery) Circa 1647

Sir John Boy's House (5 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction SE)

The Crooked House of Canterbury, otherwise known as Sir John Boys house, is an eye-catching feature of Palace Street, and is.....

Canterbury Royal Museum. Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (2 Pictures)

(21.3 miles, 34.2 km, direction SE)

The Canterbury Royal Museum is housed in a magnificent Victorian building of russet brick and impressive black and white timber.....


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