Top Things to do in Leigh-on Sea
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Leigh-on Sea, England
Leigh-on-Sea, also referred to as Leigh, is a town and civil parish in Essex, England. A district of Southend-on-Sea, with its own town council, it is currently the only civil parish within the borough.
Restaurants in Leigh-on Sea
1. Old Leigh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 995 reviews
Reviewed By lovinmambo - Manchester, United Kingdom
What a hidden gem , loved the quaint little streets and the lovely shops we found a traditional fish bar which sold cockles, mussels, whelks, prawns and jellied eels , we had a half pint of cockles with vinegar and pepper and sat and ate them at a table facing the sea lovely!
2. Belfairs Wood, Park and Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By 421brendap
A lovely place to walk, ride a bike, see nature especially squirrels all safely. Even a small adventure playground. We always have a great time
3. Leigh Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By roys288 - Romford, United Kingdom
Free museum (leave a contribution on leaving) which gives you a good idea how people used to live in the good old days. Certainly worth a visit if you're in the area.
4. Belton Hill Gardens and Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By sezy1975 - Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
When the sun is shining and you pop your earphones in and take a walk along Belton hill up top, it’s not overly long but the views and nature are breath taking, along with some furry friends popping out along the way. Benches are placed along your walk so you can sit and take it all in whilst catching some rays. We do have some beautiful views in Leigh the estuary and old Leigh with all the boats are just so worth just sitting and taking it all in.
5. Leigh Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Leigh Library is a community hub in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea, in a beautiful listed building. Whether you wish to loan books, DVDs, or CDs - or simply find a quiet nook to read in, Leigh Library will provide you a warm welcome. Behind the Library are Leigh Library Gardens, a peaceful haven of green - which even has a secret slide!
6. Peggy Sue's Music Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Live music 6 days a week. family run friendly local bar presenting the best musicians from the local area on a regular basis. 2 open mic nights, blues,jazz folk, rock n roll and much more.
7. Two Tree Island
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Jimpendrigh - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Visited two tree island in lockdown for somewhere different to go . We’ve never been here before and it was a Wellcome surprise to both of us how beautiful and tranquil this area is . The quietness was super on a sunny Sunday morning very peaceful. The views were fabulous will definitely be visiting again .
8. Bell Wharf Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By tracywillow
we enjoyed some time on this small beach throwing a ball for the dog, while watching a boat unload its fish catch. very quaint, we also watched the gulls fishing in the receeding tide
9. The Broker Freehouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 635leeg
The best pub in Leigh on Sea! Always a great selection of beers on offer and the best organised place during the covid restrictions. So well organised and run it was a pleasure to visit such a reassuringly safe place in contrast to the chaotic ad hoc methods employed elsewhere. Excellent work by the landlady and staff.
10. Leigh Library Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By sezy1975 - Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
Love Leigh library gardens, it’s one of those few charming places that are still around. Very tranquil and still has that old time period factor, attChilling relaxing,just sitting in there is glorious. Took my niece, when the weather was warm, we grabbed a sandwich, a cake and a drink from the homemade bakery opposite, just sat there and took in all the surroundings attached is the elegant Leigh library building which stands looking magnificent. We Looked at the plants and wildlife, watch the squirrels explore, then had a little explore ourselves, attached is a little park with swing etc, placed a rock for others to find and all whilst taking in the glorious sea view, it’s just a beautiful place to visit.
