South Benfleet

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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.
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)
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
The price is €74 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
€74
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,231 reviews)
Brilliant place

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
Holiday Inn London-Bexley by IHG

Holiday Inn London-Bexley by IHG

4 out of 5
Southwold Road Bexley England
The price is €64 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
€64
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bexley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (261 reviews)
Excellent all round, nice friendly staff, good breakfast, would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn London-Bexley by IHG
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 €55 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
€55
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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! (1,003 reviews)
Good facilities

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
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Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

3 out of 5
Bell Farm Lane Sheerness England
Stay at this cottage in Sheerness. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a picnic area. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Barton's Point ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
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 Museum of Power and Mill Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
The place was huge the value wonderful parking right out back great people food, just walk everywhere myself wife and daughter came all the way from the USA and couldn't have ask for better.

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Staycations Maldon Suites
House - Sleeps 7, Private Garden & Parking

House - Sleeps 7, Private Garden & Parking

2 out of 5
Basildon England
Stay at this residence in Basildon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Eastgate Shopping Centre and Festival Leisure Park are located ...
House - Sleeps 7, Private Garden & Parking
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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

Belfairs Woods

Explore the great outdoors at Belfairs Woods, a lovely green space in Benfleet. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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

Canvey Island