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Leigh-on-Sea (⫽ ˌ l iː-⫽), commonly referred to simply as Leigh, is a town and civil parish in the city of Southend-on-Sea, in the ceremonial county of Essex, England. In 2011 it had a population of 22,509.
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Leigh-on-Sea is one of C2C’s most popular destinations. It’s also the closest coastal town to London. Because of its ‘café-culture’ atmosphere and fresh sea air, it makes for a perfect day trip.
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- Old Leigh. Many daytrippers will head to Old Leigh and not venture past it, thanks to its estuary views and high street lined with pubs, restaurants and galleries.
- Belfairs Wood, Park and Nature Reserve. Much of the woodland you’ll find here is classified officially as “ancient woodland”, with some of it more than 1,000 years old.
- Leigh Heritage Centre. Found in the old town, Leigh’s heritage centre is housed in a charming little cottage and details the community’s long history with fishing and the Thames, as well as looking at the town’s heritage before that.
- Two Tree Island. Another nature reserved filled with birds and butterflies, Two Tree Island lies opposite the Thames Estuary, a short distance away from the town and the station.
Wander around the thriving high street and pause for coffee and cake at Stop The World Cafe, browse the photographic display at Leigh Heritage Centre and enjoy a walk around Belfairs Park and ...
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Leigh-on-Sea is a beautiful old fishing port on the London side of Southend-on-Sea on the south coast of Essex. Visitor venues in Leigh can be divided into three zones. The two key points for visitors are firstly the old town, by the sea, with its pubs, eateries and a very small beach.
