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What to do and see in Thorpe Bay, England: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Thorpe Bay, United Kingdom including Mayura Yoga Centre, Quinn's of Thorpe Bay, Roslin Retreat, Mulberry Harbour, Thorpe Bay Beach.
1. Mayura Yoga Centre
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
We offer a range of classes from beginner level through all ages and stages of life and even our own in-house Teacher Training. Our unique oasis is positioned on the seafront overlooking the Thames Estuary at Thorpe bay, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. With brand new specialist facilities including a state of the art studio, treatment room and reception/chill out café with under floor heating and mood lighting and a wonderfully welcoming ambience. Here we offer Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, Osteopathy, Ayurveda, many different types of Massage, Reiki and much more… and all under one roof. Our aim is to facilitate holistic well-being for you.
2. Quinn's of Thorpe Bay
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Distinctive gifts and stylish home accessories to suit every pocket. Including children's toys and crafts, hand finished cards and gift wrap, pamper products, handbags, scarves, jewellery and much more. We also stock Neom Organics home and beauty products, made using essential oils, 100% natural fragrances for the mind and body......visit us today!
Reviewed By RobertN1527 - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Lovely independent gift shop with a whole array of well priced gifts and quirky unusual items from kids to home wear to jewellery to craft items and bags - located on the Broadway in Thorpe Bay a delightful emporium.
3. Roslin Retreat
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Rebalance and Restore at Roslin Beach Featuring luxurious Elemis treatments designed to revitalise your body and mind, our Southend-on-Sea spa retreat is the perfect way to rejuvenate and restore. Enter an environment of relaxation that combines all the benefits of health, wellbeing and beauty with the care of the face and body. Our highly trained, friendly therapists are here to create that perfe
Reviewed By Dowd87 - Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
We had my sisters baby shower here over the weekend and had a wonderful afternoon. The service was brilliant by all the staff but especially Amie who was so lovely, attentive, and provided excellent service for our whole party. Due to the current restrictions we had 2 tables split between 9 girls, we had afternoon tea, drinks, sides, and everything was delicious. For most of our party it was people’s first time out in 6 months or to a restaurant for food, Especially my mum who has been Isolation pretty much since March so she was quite anxious. She had such a lovely day, everyone felt safe, comfortable but still such a relaxed environment. We were provided with a table for cake, presents and allowed to decorate the area a few minutes before my sister arrived to her surprise shower. Thank for proving a wonderful experience and one of our first since lockdown. Thank you to all staff but especially Amie for looking after us all so well.
4. Mulberry Harbour
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Cheekycockney190757 - Basildon, United Kingdom
The Southend Phoenix Caisson. In the lead-up, to D-Day the UK Government began construction on a Top Secret Project that would enable the allied invasion to literally take a harbour with them. The Project was The Mulberry Harbour, a floating concrete harbour built in sections and towed across the English Channel to the beaches where the initial invasion took place. The need of such a vast undertaking was because all the ports were very heavily fortified by the Nazi forces and to aid the advance through occupied France the allies needed to get large amounts of men, machines and supplies to the front line. The Southend Phoenix Caisson was originally built in Immingham on the banks of the River Humber; the section was in the process of being towed to Southsea, Hampshire in preparation for the D-Day landings when it began to let in water. The caisson was diverted by the admiralty into the Thames Estuary so that the leak could be investigated and repaired. Upon entering the Thames, it fell under control of HMS Leigh at Southend Pier, the radio operator directed the towing vessel to keep the main shipping lanes clear so it was decided to position the Caisson over the West Knock sandbank. Once it was in position the taps that flooded the structure were opened to allow the gradual controlled sinking to take place. However the caisson shifted position as the flooding process was taking place. This resulted in the caisson settling on the sandbank with three-quarters supported and the rest hanging over the edge of the bank. The stresses exerted on the unsupported section proved too great and the back of the section broke rendering it useless to the war effort. The hulk has been left where it settled to this day, it lays 1.2miles off the shore at Thorpe Bay and is clearly visible at all states of tide. This is when it can be walked to at low tide, but you have very limited to time to get there and back so you have to head off before the tide is fully out and only spend about 15 mins at the harbour before you make your way back to the beach. There is a coast guard station directly opposite the harbour and many rescue calls have to be made by those who get there timings wrong and get stuck as the tide comes back in. We visited on Thursday 18th June 2020.
5. Thorpe Bay Beach
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4.0 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By berniejBillericay - Billericay, United Kingdom
on a hot day in southend with all the "unsafe" hustle and bustle - it is so much nicer to travel on a bit further to thorpe bay ---, past the yacht club , on the right hand side is a reasonably priced "grass" car park with public toilets, a small general shop and close access to the beach -- take a pic-nic and have a cheap day out.
