Colin Crosby Heritage Tours


Benfleet is a small town in Essex, a few miles to the West of Southend. It is sometimes known as South Benfleet, to distinguish it from North Benfleet a few miles away.

Formerly a fishing village, it stands on Benfleet Creek, an arm of the estuary of the River Thames.

A bridge links Benfleet to Canvey Island.

In 894, the Battle of Benfleet was an English victory against the Danish forces of Hasten, who had left a small garrison behind while he harried other parts of the country.

Blue Badge Guide Colin Crosby is available to lead Guided Walks around Benfleet for groups.

Places in Benfleet

Benfleet Station, St. Marys Church