Useful Information

The tides on Mersea are twice daily and sometimes they cover the only road onto the island (The Strood) meaning you can’t cross for one hour either side of high tide. If the predicted tide height is 4.9m or above, allow about 1 hour either side of the high tide time. Allow an extra 30 mins if it is over 5.5m. The biggest tides usually happen when high tide is due between about 12 and 3.30 in the morning and in the afternoon. Outside these times you will probably be fine to cross. Tide heights are affected by the weather and can surprise you.

Remember sea water is very bad for car engines so its better to sit and enjoy the view while you wait.

Here is the link for latest Tide Times and a live cam of the crossing:

http://stroodcam.co.uk/newwp/

Additional tide information available here

tidetext.com

Follow this link to see our list of local beach hut maintenance contacts.

We do not accept responsibility or endorse any of their services.

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Follow this link to see our list of local beach hut cleaners

We do not accept responsibility or endorse any of their services.

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Members of WMBHW can purchase a Season Ticket for parking at Victoria Esplanade and Seaview at a reduced rate. For more information about season parking click below:

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Did you know you can hire a beach wheelchair to help you visit our beach? Two models are available to hire for a small donation ('D-Bug' and 'Hippocampe' - more sporty model)

Contact: 01206 383855 or 07946 888063

There is also a Changing Places toilet located at Victoria Esplanade - CO5 8XB

www.changing-places.org

Toilets are located at the following places:

Willoughby (Victoria Esplanade) - CO5 8BH

Fairhaven (Victoria Esplanade) -CO5 8BP

Changing Places toilet (Victoria Esplanade) - CO5 8XB

www.changing-places.org

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

1st April to 30 September

8am to 8pm

WINTER OPENING HOURS