Beaches · Essex · Preston Bay

Preston Bay,
sandy beach

Preston Bay is a sandy beach in Essex. Here’s everything to know before you drive — and the live picture in the app.

Location51.8026°N, 1.2023°E · CO15 5TR
Water quality (EA)Excellent
DogsAllowed now

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Dogs

Dogs are welcome all year round.

Allowed today
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Water — EA Excellent

Designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.

EA Excellent
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Facilities

Car park · toilets

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Preston Bay, answered

Are dogs allowed on Preston Bay beach?

Dogs are welcome all year round.

Is the sea clean at Preston Bay?

Preston Bay is a designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Live sewage-overflow alerts are shown in the BeachGo app.

What facilities does Preston Bay beach have?

Preston Bay has a car park, toilets.