Shoeburyness, Coastal town in Essex, England
Shoeburyness is a coastal town on the Thames Estuary with two beaches, East Beach and Shoebury Common Beach, connected by seaside paths and nature reserves. Both stretches of sand offer different environments for visitors to explore.
The area was transformed by the establishment of military barracks in the mid-19th century, turning rural land into an urban settlement. This military presence shaped how the town developed afterward.
The Garrison Museum preserves the local military heritage through collections of artifacts, while St. Andrew's Church from the 12th century displays medieval architecture.
The railway station offers direct connections to London making it easy to reach by train. Main shops and facilities are spread along West Road and Ness Road.
In November 1939 the recovery of an intact magnetic mine enabled the Royal Navy to develop critical countermeasures against naval threats. This discovery played a key role in wartime strategy.
Location: Southend-on-Sea
GPS coordinates: 51.53160,0.79780
Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:26
Shoeburyness Boom
1.3 km
Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges
1.3 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin
1.6 km
Church of St Nicholas
2.6 km
Church of St Andrew
1.3 km
Garrison Church Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul, Horseshoe Barracks
702 m
L And M Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
468 m
C And D Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
593 m
A And B The Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks
744 m
N And O Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
516 m
P And Q Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
549 m
Shoeburyness War Memorial
903 m
Proof And Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Former Light Quick Firing Battery
1.3 km
Officers' Mess, Proof And Experimental Establishment, Horseshoe Barracks
653 m
Manor House
696 m
C, D And E The Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks
709 m
Gunnery Drill Shed, Shoebury Garrison
528 m
E And F Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
553 m
Clerk Of Works House, Horseshoe Barracks
662 m
Cook House To Rear Of Block Lm, Horseshoe Barracks
460 m
Proof And Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Heavy Quick Firing Battery
1 km
Long Course Officer's Quarters And Attached Railings, Horseshoe Barracks
551 m
Blocks K-M, Shoebury Garrison
511 m
J And K Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
451 m
G And H Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
495 m
East Powder Magazine, Shoebury Garrison
827 m
Gateway, Offices And Guard House, With Walled Exercise Yard, Horseshoe Barracks
584 m
F And G The Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks
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