About

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