Brightlingsea beach. We visited this beach during the weekdays to enjoy the breeze and the sun after a week of hot weather. It’s a 2-hour drive from London. There are cottages around, and toilets are located at the car park. It’s a sandy beach with a shallow pool, perfect for kids, about a foot deep. If you want to swim, there’s a beach area that’s a bit muddy, but I didn’t mind; my kid and I enjoyed it. There are some stones, so just be a bit extra careful. I saw some people crabbing. There’s a small coffee shop with refreshments that makes very good coffee. The parking spaces are good, and there’s a ramp for wheelchair users. Additionally, there’s a playground and a skateboard park opposite the parking area. On our way to the beach, we also passed a Lido. I think there’s more to explore, but we ran out of time.