South Benfleet, a Town in the District of Castle Point in the English County of Essex
The Town of South Benfleet is in the Castle Point district in the English County of Essex which is 30 miles east of London. The battle between the Saxons and the Vikings in 894 called the Battle of Benfleet took place in this town. It is located north of Canvey Island.
During the Roman times, Canvey Island, which used to be a reclaimed area, was connected to the mainland by a road that provided access to London( Londinium) and Colchester (Camulodunum) from Benfleet at low tides. The original Roman road is followed by the A130 going to Canvey Island from the Sadlers Farm junction. The construction of the A130 exposed several artefacts coming from the earlier settlements in the district.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in South Benfleet
Although there is not much shopping to do in South Benfleet, the town makes up for it in eating places. There are around fifty places to eat in this town ranging from fine dining restaurants to fast foods. An international array of cuisine from British, European, Mediterranean to Indian, Chinese and Asian are available. For hotels and other guest accommodation, one has to go to either Basildon or Southend. Within a 10km radius from this town, there are some hotels and B&Bs to choose from.
Things to See and Do in South Benfleet
Walking and cycling are the most popular activities while visiting South Benfleet, especially during spring through Bluebell Woods and along the De Neumann Way to Leigh-on-Sea. A visit to the ruins of Hadleigh Castle is also a “thing to do” in this town as well as a trip to Canvey Island and Southend-on-Sea.