If you love to shop, then Leigh-on-Sea is the place to be. the Broadway, Broadway West and Leigh Road in particular really is a shopper’s paradise.

Lining the streets of this funky, retro town, is a variety of independent, quirky fashion boutiques, dedicated antiques stores, and home-ware emporiums, elegantly placed alongside the big names and high-street classics.

Throughout the year, Leigh-on-Sea also proudly hosts a number of shopping events and fayres, presenting the opportunity for shoppers to bag themselves that vintage purse, a gem of an antique, or some local-made up-cycled furniture. See our event listing for any upcoming events.

In addition to the wondrous fashion and home-ware shops in Leigh-on-Sea, you will find a variety of specific shops covering the health, wellbeing and beauty sector, travel, and a selection of commercial businesses and other delights.

To add to Leigh-on-Sea’s appeal, just 10 minutes away in Southend-on-Sea, you can find all the big high-street names in one place. If you’re still craving more independent delights after perusing Leigh-on-Sea, then Hamlet Court Road, Haleigh & Benfleet High Road contains a range of shops all within 10 minutes reach.

Parking can be found generally on a majority of the main streets for up to 2 hours at a time or alternatively, a couple of small paid car parks can be located; directions are given once in the area. Leigh-on-Sea is just a 40 minute train journey from London Fenchurch Street.