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Borough of Castle Point
Castle Point is a local government district with borough status in south Essex, England, lying around 30 miles (48 km) east of London. The borough comprises the towns of South Benfleet, Hadleigh and T
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Point is a local government district with borough status in south Essex, England, lying around 30 miles (48 km) east of London. The borough comprises the towns of South Benfleet, Hadleigh and Thundersley (where the council is based) on the mainland, and the adjoining Canvey Island in the Thames Estuary, which is connected to the mainland by bridges. The borough borders the City of Southend-on-Sea to the east, Rochford District to the north. Between 2027 and 2028, the district will be abolished and merged into a new unitary authority area with these districts. Castle Point also borders Borough of Basildon to the west, and the Thurrock unitary authority area to the south-west, across Holehaven Creek.
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From the Wikipedia article
Castle Point is a local government district with borough status in south Essex, England, lying around 30 miles (48 km) east of London. The borough comprises the towns of South Benfleet, Hadleigh and Thundersley (where the council is based) on the mainland, and the adjoining Canvey Island in the Thames Estuary, which is connected to the mainland by bridges. The borough borders the City of Southend-on-Sea to the east, Rochford District to the north. Between 2027 and 2028, the district will be abolished and merged into a new unitary authority area with these districts. Castle Point also borders Borough of Basildon to the west, and the Thurrock unitary authority area to the south-west, across Holehaven Creek.
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Background
History
Castle Point was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, as one of 14 non-metropolitan districts within Essex. The new district covered the areas of the former urban districts of Benfleet and Canvey Island, both of which were abolished at the same time. The district was named "Castle Point", combining references to landmarks in both of the former urban districts: Hadleigh Castle in Benfleet and Canvey Point at the eastern tip of Canvey Island. The district was granted borough status with effect from 1 February 1992, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor. On 25 March 2026, it was announced that Castle Point would be abolished in April 2028, along…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5400, 0.5800
- County
- Essex
- District
- Castle Point
- Parish
- Castle Point, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS7 1NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Castle Point
Sources
- wikipedia: Borough of Castle Point (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borough of Castle Point?
- Borough of Castle Point is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.5400°, 0.5800°.
- Is Borough of Castle Point wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Borough of Castle Point. Check ahead for specific facilities.