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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 along Western Promenade next to Batemans Tower, a historic local landmark. A parade of beach huts lines an attractive and enjoyable waterside walk where you can join the nature trail along the site of an old railway line to Alresford Creek. A range of sports and leisure activities are available along the promenade and sailing barges offer pleasure trips to visitors.

Beach Facilities

Sandy and shingle
Cafe/restaurants
Promenade
Beach huts
Dog restricted area
Toilets
Car Parking – pay car park / street parking
Disabled visitors’ facilities / disabled access to beach / disabled visitors parking spaces
Slipway
Activities – Windsurfing / surfing / canoeing / sailing / jet skiing
First aid
Lost child centre
Other Information
Powered and non powered watercraft
Submerged rocks on seawall

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Accessibility

Disabled access
Disabled toilets

Parking

Parking with charge

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Public toilets

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Brightlingsea Beach

Type:Beach

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

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