Chalkwell Beach

Type:Beach

Chalkwell Esplanade, Southend, Essex, SS0 8JJ

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Great for long refreshing walks, Chalkwell beach offers a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of the main seaside strip.

There are a number of cafes and kiosks selling all the usual coastal treats and supplies, like buckets and spades, as well as food and drink. Chalkwell train station is just a five-minute walk away.

In amongst the seaweed there is a good chance of finding crabs and other marine wildlife. 

A large granite obelisk known as The Crowstone can be seen just off the beach, partially submerged when the tide is in.  This stone was placed here in the early 19th century.  An earlier stone, long gone, would have marked the seaward limit of the City of London’s jurisdiction over the River Thames.  It is thought that some kind of marker may have...Read More

About

Great for long refreshing walks, Chalkwell beach offers a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of the main seaside strip.

There are a number of cafes and kiosks selling all the usual coastal treats and supplies, like buckets and spades, as well as food and drink. Chalkwell train station is just a five-minute walk away.

In amongst the seaweed there is a good chance of finding crabs and other marine wildlife. 

A large granite obelisk known as The Crowstone can be seen just off the beach, partially submerged when the tide is in.  This stone was placed here in the early 19th century.  An earlier stone, long gone, would have marked the seaward limit of the City of London’s jurisdiction over the River Thames.  It is thought that some kind of marker may have stood here since the 12th century.

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  • Dogs Accepted - Dogs Allowed? Dogs allowed between 1st October and 30th April. (Guide dogs allowed all year round).
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Close to Chalkwell Station 5 minutes walk

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