Serving as the historic heart of Essex town Leigh-on-Sea, Old Leigh is full of quirky charm. Perched on the River Thames, it's the place to go for waterside pubs and fresh seafood. Boasting a small beach, Old Leigh is ideal for a hot summer's day.
Let your hair down at Belfairs park
Covering 84 hectares, Belfairs Wood, Park and Nature Reserve offers visitors a breath of fresh country air. Featuring woodland gardens, trotting tracks and walking trails, it's a paradise for fans of the natural world. With tennis courts, playgrounds and an 18-hole golf course among its other features, the park is a great place to burn off some energy.
Explore the mysteries of Two Tree Island
Just down the coast from Leigh-on-Sea, Two Tree Island is a nature reserve that's home to rare birds and plants. It provides the chance to really get away from it all, with the island's rolling scenery stretching out across 640 acres.
