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Thorney Bay

(Canvey Island Thorney Bay)

Essex, England


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Thorney Bay, located on Canvey Island in Essex, is a small, sheltered sandy beach along the Thames Estuary. .

Thorney Bay beach is situated on Canvey Island, which is located in the Thames Estuary off the south east coast of Essex. The island is separated from the mainland by a channel. The beach itself is made up of sand and mud and offers views of the Kent coastline.

The beach is a small, sheltered sandy area that faces into the River Thames estuary a few miles upstream from the sea. Behind the beach, there is a large flat grassy area with a play park, making it an ideal spot for families. The sand is particularly good for making sandcastles.

There are several amenities available at Thorney Bay Beach, including a seafront cafe, picnic benches, and a children's playground. The beach is also surrounded by open grassy areas, perfect for picnics. To the eastern side of the beach is the Thorney Bay Caravan Park.

There is a pay and display car park by the beach at the end of Thorney Bay Road leading to Western Esplanade.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 78%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 18°C
Wind 19mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 27%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 15mph

The tide at Thorney Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:31 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:58 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Thorney Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Leisure Island (0.4 miles)
Movie Starr Cinema (0.5 miles)
Canvey Island Seafront (0.6 miles)
Essex Powerboat School (1.2 miles)
Hadleigh Castle (2.4 miles)
Old Leigh (3.2 miles)
Belfairs Wood, Park and Nature Reserve (3.9 miles)
Chalkwell Park (4.5 miles)
Wat Tyler Country Park (4.6 miles)
Cliffs Pavilion Theatre (5 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Canvey Island

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TQ795825

Coordinates: 51°30'47"N 0°35'10"E

Mapcode: GBR PND.50D

What 3 Words: gentle.trickling.shocks

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: Essex

Country: England

Local Authority: Castle Point

Parish: Canvey Island

Nearest postcode: SS8 0AG

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