Chalkwell Beach
Chalkwell Beach | OUTSIDE 2 Swim Coach Information
Please see the following information for Chalkwell Beach outdoors swimming location. Including directions, session times and coaches.
Recruitment has now closed at this site.
Coaches
- Paul Slade
- Mo Silcock

Session dates and times
- Introductory Session: TBC
- Swim Sessions: Please see below for a full list of swim sessions – Please note, session day and times vary each week
- Sunday 25th of May 11:10am
- Saturday 31st of May 16:10pm
- Monday 2nd of June 18:10pm
- Saturday 7th of June 10:10am
- Monday 16th June 17:10pm
- Wednesday 18th June 18:10pm
- Saturday 21st of June 09:10am
- Saturday 28th of June 15:10pm
Location (including where to meet)
- Chalkwell Beach, CHalkwell Esplanade, Leigh on Sea SS0 8JJ
- Location to meet: Sea Wall opposite Salt Water Café
- What3words: sorry.pull.bless
Transport links
Nearest train station Chalkwell (southend to london Fenchurch street line), nearest bus stop Chalkwell train station bus route 17 stops approx 2 times an hour. The train station is a 2 min walk from the beach.
Directions by car
TBC
Parking information
Parking available directly opposite beach on Chalkwell Esplanade. Parking ispay at meter or via Mobon app.
Swimming experience needed
Able to progress 25mtrs safely.
Accessibility of venue
Disable ramps / access are readily available from the car park and public transport areas to the foreshore and from there to the beach there are several dedicated access ramps. There is no lift at the train station, but there is at neighbouring station at Leigh-on-sea and then it’s 5 mins taxi to Chalkwell.
Facilities (including where you can get changed)
Public toilet close by, come ready to swim and bring warm clothes with you.
What to bring with you
Swim wear, beach shoes, be dressed appropriate for the days conditions with warm layers for after swim. Warm drinks and snacks are advised.