Brightlingsea

Situated between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea and on the mouth of the River Stour and Brightlingsea creek, Brightlingsea is a small coastal town in the Tendring District.

With a beach that’s perfect for family outings and for paddling and swimming, Brightlingsea is a fantastic destination if you want to explore and get away from the more popular and more crowded beaches of Clacton and Southend.

Take a walk along the Western Promenade and you’ll see Bateman’s Tower in the distance. This Grade II listed tower was built in 1883 by John Bateman and it’s believed to have been built to allow his daughter to recuperate. The tower is situated on the entrance to Brightlingsea Creek and is often mistaken for one of the Martello Towers that are dotted around the coast.

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Brightlingsea Beach

Address

Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO7 0HH

Telephone
(44) 01255 686969

seafronts@tendringdc.gov.uk

COLCHESTER

Brightlingsea on the River Colne is rich in seafaring history and has the distinction of being the only Cinque Port outside Kent and Sussex. The town is a haven for yachting and hosts international sailing events annually.
Its sandy beach runs…
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Brightlingsea Boat Trips & Foot Ferry

Address

Harbour Office, 4 Copperas Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0AP

Telephone
+44 (0)1206 302200

mail@brightlingseaharbour.org

Brightlingsea, Colchester

April to September Brightlingsea Harbour runs a daily foot ferry service to Mersea Island and Point Clear. On certain dates Brightlingsea Harbour runs a pub lunch river cruise along the River Colne to Wivenhoe.