Chalkwell Beach
Chalkwell Esplanade
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About Chalkwell Beach
Pack your seaside essentials for a sun-soaked family day at this accessible Thames Estuary beach, complete with parking, dining options and space to enjoy your own picnic.
What's nearby
- Surf Chalkwell next door
- Tides of Chalkwell next door
- The Crowstone next door
- Crowstone House Care Home | Runwood Homes Senior Living 250m away
- Saltwater Beach Cafe 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
What visitors say
Peaceful place to enjoy the sea . Benches along the seafront , even with an old chap giving out dog treats 🥰 Parking is a bit pricy . There are toilets along the front. Shame dogs aren’t allowed year round , gentle slope but the tide came in faster than expected 🤣
· via Google
the water was so muddy and not clean at all I don’t recommend at all! if u value ur life don’t go Chalkwell sea trust me the water was disgusting x
· via Google
Lovely bike ride from Chalkwell to Shoebury and back It was a cold bright day, tide was in
· via Google
A lovely place to bring kids, walk your dog or exercise. The area is a no cycling area to make it safer for children to run around in safety. There a couple of little shops and restaurants for snacks. It would be nice if people would pick up after their dogs, nobody is exempt no matter how small the dog. (Lady to posh to pick up after her dog as "it's only small")
· via Google
People say this beach offers beautiful views across the estuary, including the pier and Hadleigh Castle, and is a peaceful place for a walk, run, or picnic. They also highlight the convenient amenities, such as nearby cafes, clean toilets with baby changing facilities, and disabled access. Visitors appreciate the presence of lifeguards and the availability of paid parking next to the beach.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Chalkwell Esplanade Get directions
- Category
- Beaches & Coastline
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (642 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Southend On Sea