OUR TOWN
Blenheim Primary School is based in Leigh-on-Sea, a picturesque seaside town which has been voted as the 4th best place to live in the United Kingdom. Leigh-on-Sea has a rich local culture and first class transport links to the capital city of London & internationally via Southend airport which is less than 4 miles away and connected via excellent local transport. Leigh is very close to the town of Southend-on-Sea which also has a wide range of fantastic amenities and events.
Leigh-on-Sea: Fast Facts
- Voted the best place to live in the UK in 2018 by Rightmove - Source.
- Leigh benefits from a fantastic calendar of local events, including the Leigh Regatta, The Leigh Folk Festival and The Leigh Art Trail. The regatta is held over one weekend in September. It is organized by the three Sea Scout Groups based in the Old Town to raise funds for local Scouting and a nominated charity
- Many museums, libraries and cultural events, such as the Village Green Festival
Southend-on-Sea: Fast Facts
- A vibrant beach town 45 minutes from London and only a few minutes from the beautiful Essex countryside.
- Its own international airport with flights to many destinations.
- The longest pleasure pier in the world, situated next to the UK’s biggest free-admission amusement park.
- Many museums, libraries and cultural events, such as the Village Green Festival