Brightlingsea is a coastal town in the Tendring district of Essex, roughly mid-way between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, situated at the mouth of the River Colne, on Brightlingsea Creek. It has an estimated population of 8500.
Brightlingsea is a limb of Sandwich, one of the Cinque Ports. This makes it the only Cinque Port in Essex.
The town retains an active ceremonial connection with the Cinque Ports, electing a Deputy from a guild of Freemen.
In the centre of the town is Jacob's Hall, the oldest timber-framed building in England, built during the fourteenth century. Also in the town centre is Victoria Place, where many local businesses are based.
To the West, on the creek is Western Promenade. It has lines of beach huts, a skate park, swimming pool, boating lake, and paddling pool. It is a popular destination for tourists and Londoners. Bateman's Tower, a local landmark by the sea, has recently been renovated by the Colne Yacht Club with help from a Lottery Fund.
Brightlingsea is a limb of Sandwich, one of the Cinque Ports. This makes it the only Cinque Port in Essex.
The town retains an active ceremonial connection with the Cinque Ports, electing a Deputy from a guild of Freemen.
In the centre of the town is Jacob's Hall, the oldest timber-framed building in England, built during the fourteenth century. Also in the town centre is Victoria Place, where many local businesses are based.
To the West, on the creek is Western Promenade. It has lines of beach huts, a skate park, swimming pool, boating lake, and paddling pool. It is a popular destination for tourists and Londoners. Bateman's Tower, a local landmark by the sea, has recently been renovated by the Colne Yacht Club with help from a Lottery Fund.
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