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Old Leigh, Southend-on-Sea

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Placed where the River Thames meets the sea, enjoy a visit to the quaint town of Old Leigh. Stroll along the narrow streets and look at the shipyards in the wharf. Let the little ones build a sand castle on the small beach. Grab some fresh seafood from one of the restaurants or drop into a pub for some fish and chips topped off with fresh ale. Park a bit outside of town if you find the small parking lot full. By using our Southend-on-Sea online vacation planner, you can arrange your visit to Old Leigh and other attractions in Southend-on-Sea.

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By LindaE193

Lovely area between the railway line and sea full of pubs, cafes, the boatyard and a small sandy beach. Nice for a stroll and some refreshments.

Lovely area between the railway line and sea full of pubs, cafes, the boatyard and a small sandy beach. Nice for a stroll and some refreshments. more »
By Q4174BLsamt

A good way to spend the day and lots of great choices of pubs, I recommend Ye Olde Smack. They have great choice of fresh seafood available near by.

A good way to spend the day and lots of great choices of pubs, I recommend Ye Olde Smack. They have great choice of fresh seafood available near by. more »

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