Canvey Island (Essex) Coast and Beaches

Canvey Island is a reclaimed island in the Thames estuary in Essex. Lying just below sea level it has been prone to flooding and today has an extensive sea wall and some flood barriers to protect it.

Canvey has three sailing clubs; The Island Yacht Club, the Chapman Sands Sailing Club and the Benfleet Yacht Club.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 23 beaches in Essex. You can even take a look at our list of Essex dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Canvey Island Essex Coast Map

Canvey Island Essex Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

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Thorney Bay Beach

Thorney Bay beach is a small sandy beach on Canvey Island backed by a large grassy area. When the tide is low the beach has some muddy areas. Facilities include car parking, a wheelchair-accessible path to the beach, cafe, children’s play area, grass areas and to one side of the beach you have a caravan park. Read more…
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Castle Point Transport Museum

Castle Point Transport Museum has a collection of over thirty preserved commercial vehicles and a functioning Model Railway.  The building that houses the Museum is fascinating itself and was built in 1934 for the Canvey & District Motor Transport Co. Ltd. Limited opening thought (could be worth checking) to be 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month between April and Read more…
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Labworth beach

  Labworth beach is a sandy narrow beach backed by a seawall and some grass areas. The region between Thorney Bay and Labworth beach is designated as an approved windsurfing area. The seafront has a few small shops, cafes with the most significant being the 1930s Labworth café. Read more…
Place to eat

The Labworth Restaurant

Beach: Canvey Island View: Situated right by the sea wall with panoramic views over the mouth of the Thames Estuary into the North Sea. What’s on the menu?: A beach bistro serving breakfasts, light snacks and drinks during the day and a Mediterranean inspired menu during the evenings. And something else…. The Labworth is a restored 1930s grade II listed Read more…
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Dutch Cottage Museum

Dutch Cottage Museum, the oldest of originally three (known) octagonal-shaped Dutch Cottages on Canvey Island, this one is dated 1681. The cottage was occupied into the twentieth century. The museum is one of smallest in the country and has two rooms, one up and one down, that will barely accommodate half a dozen people at a time. Probably not a Read more…
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