Bed & Breakfast Local Information

'Bellropes' is the ideal place to stay to join in local activities or visit our local attractions. 

For the sailing enthusiasts there are several marinas close by, namely Bradwell Marina, Burnham Yacht Harbour and Blackwater Marine at Maylandsea.  In addition there are also various yacht clubs including  Bradwell, Stone, Marconi and Maylandsea.

Five minutes down the road takes you to Bradwell Outdoor Education Centre, where you can book courses such as Sailing, Canoeing, RYA First Aid and Day Skipper Courses to name but a few.

Bradwell is also a place to go sea fishing and John Rawle at Bellropes is a well known charter skipper who runs his own fishing boat called 'The Kingfisher' from Bradwell Marina.  He will take parties or individual  anglers out fishing for the day. Ring John on 01621 776445 to book your trip.

Another local place to visit is the ancient Saxon chapel of  St. Peter's-on-the-Wall which is  perhaps he oldest church in England.  It was built in 654 A.D. by St. Cedd on the site of a Roman fort. Each year on the first Saturday in July there is a pilgrimage to St. Peter's-on-the-Wall and throughout the year many services take place there. 

The Othona Community founded in 1946 is a place where people of all religious beliefs go to worship, work, study and play together.  They have a programme of activities throughout the summer months for people to join in and make friends.  They also hold services at St. Peter's Chapel.

There is a seven mile footpath in a circular route around Bradwell on Sea.  This takes you past St. Thomas' Church and the 'cage', the old village lock up.  Further on you will go to St. Peter's-on-the-Wall and around the sea wall where you will see numerous birds and wildlife.  The saltings are part of the 'Cockle Spit' nature reserve for shore nesting birds.  After passing the Othona Community the footpath takes you past the Bradwell Nuclear Power Station, which has now closed down and round to Bradwell Marina. Coming back towards the village you will see the RAF Bradwell Bay War Memorial, a sculpture of a 'Mosquito' aircraft, on the edge of the old airfield.  The whole walk should take you about four hours.

Other activities to do around Bradwell include golf, swimming, bird watching, shooting, clay pigeon shooting, cycling and jogging to name but a few and don't forget to visit the various Flower Shows, Village Fetes and Carnivals throughout the Summer months.

'Bellropes' Maldon Road, Bradwell on Sea, Essex. CM0 7HY

Tel. 01621 776445 or 07703 833541  Email bellropes@btinternet.com