South Benfleet Travel Guide

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Thundersley pond after filling. This was taken in early 1986, when the pond had filled, and settled down. Over the next few years, it became a fine wildlife pond with abundant dragonflies. 1514917 shows it before filling.
View from footpath south of Thundersley Glen This view looking up towards the water tower at the junction of Benfleet Road and Essex Way, takes in paddocks for horses and pick-your-own orchards.
Photo by Trevor Harris (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Pillbox on Benfleet Creek. This pillbox on Benfleet Creek has seen better days it’s concrete skin has fallen away revealing that this block house is of brick construction which would not afford much protection against a tank round. In the background you can just see the A130 to Canvey Island
Aerial view of Coombe Wood and Thundersley Glen The London Road (A13) runs left to right across the image. Coombe Wood lies just above this at the left and Thundersley Glen below it on the right. Hill Road runs from mid-centre bottom up towards the centre. Thundersley Park Road runs from left of centre-bottom up and curves round to join Hill Road. These two roads are unmade at the centre of the image (though they are mad at the bottom). Underhill Road runs parallel to the bottom at the right. Thundersley proper occupies much of the upper right.
Photo by Edward Clack (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Aerial view of St Peters Church and Coombe Wood, Thundersley. St Peter's Church lies below-left of centre. The church spire is obscured by the trees. The road skirting the lower left is the Church Road. The road extending off this towards the upper right id Rhoda Road North. Much of this is unmade. The wood occupying the upper part is Coombe Wood. The lower right of the image shows the escarpment, seen from the other direction in 1635727.
Photo by Edward Clack (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
The price is £61 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£61
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,279 reviews)
Staff are super friendly and helpful, especially the restaurant and reception staff.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

3 out of 5
Talbot Lane Gravesend England
The price is £54 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
£54
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gravesend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Cleaners every 3 days but room was clean. Not always hot water. Road noise.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
Delta Hotels Bexleyheath

Delta Hotels Bexleyheath

4 out of 5
1 Broadway Bexleyheath England
The price is £59 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
£59
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bexleyheath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (326 reviews)
Cool

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels Bexleyheath
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Staycations Maldon Suites

Staycations Maldon Suites

4 out of 5
The Kings Head Centre Maldon England
Stay at this aparthotel in Maldon. Enjoy parking (surcharge), housekeeping and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Blackwater Leisure Centre and Museum of ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Very convenient location next to the car park close to where I was going on my short spring holiday. The rooms had a comfortable big bed and a lovely bath, separate shower and toilet. Thank you.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Staycations Maldon Suites
The Lower Bell

The Lower Bell

3 out of 5
201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford England
Stay at this apartment in Aylesford. Enjoy free parking, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and Kent Life ...
The Lower Bell
Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

3 out of 5
Bell Farm Lane Sheerness England
Stay at this property in Sheerness. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a picnic area. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Barton's Point ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
The room was lovely. The people so friendly couldnt do enough for you absolutely amazing cant wait to go back there

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
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Popular places to visit

You can only get this image in November as that when the sun risers in the right place

Hadleigh Castle

Learn about the local history of Benfleet with a stop at Hadleigh Castle. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Farm

Take the family on an outing to Hadleigh Farm during your trip to Benfleet. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Hadleigh Farm

Salvation Army Farm Colony

You can learn about the history of Benfleet with a trip to Salvation Army Farm Colony. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

Salvation Army Farm Colony

Cities near South Benfleet

Photograph of Vange Church
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Basildon

Southend Pier at Sunset

Rayleigh

Not the best weather on Canvey Island was at that day but still some satisfactory photos done.

Canvey Island

Village Pond at Battlesbridge in Essex, UK

Wickford