The Brightlingsea accessibility map is a list of local businesses, organisations, events and activities in Brightlingsea and what they offer to support those living with disability, neurodiversity or other access needs. It is a joint venture led by Winterfest and supported by Brightlingsea Town Council.
Not everything for everyone all the time, but something for everyone some of the time. We recognise that different people’s access needs conflict with each other and that businesses, groups, organisations and events are limited by money, building restrictions, insurance and other factors. This piece of work is about highlighting and publicising the positives, not criticising the limitations. Visitors are encouraged to check out the listings below and then contact the individual business or organisation for further information as required.
The Brightlingsea Accessibility Map launches on Friday 15th May 2026 and will be slowly rolled out across the town over the next few months. If you would like to be included please email accessbrightlingsea@hotmail.com
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Categories:
- Pubs & accommodation
- Cafes, restaurants & Takeaways
- Shops
- Hair & Beauty Salons
- Healthcare
- Sport & Leisure
- Pet care
- Estate agents & Legal / financial services
- Places of worship
- Events & festivals
- Nature and outdoor areas
- Organisations
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Pubs & accommodation
Ye Olde Swan
Address: 15 High Street, Brightlingsea CO7 0AE
Tel: 01206 302024
Website: https://ye-olde-swan.com/
Email: info@ye-olde-swan.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/YeOldeSwan1998?locale=en_GB
Accessibility measures: Click here
King’s Head:
Address: 41 Victoria Pl, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0HT
Tel: 07990 826345
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Kings-Head-61586604475921/
Accessibility measures: Click here
Brewers Arms:
Address: 1 Victoria Pl, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0BX
Tel: 01206 305608
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/thebrewersarmsbrightlingsea/
Accessibility measures: Click here
Yachtsman’s Arms:
Address: 35 Waterside, Waterside Marina, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AZ
Tel: 01206 302342
Website: https://www.theyachtsmansarms.co.uk/
Email: theyachtsmansarms@gmail.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/theyachtsmansarms/?ocale=en_GB
Accessibility measures: Click here
The Royal British Legion:
Address: 9-11 Sydney St, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0BG
Tel: 01206 303274
Website: N/A
Email: bsearbl@gmail.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/RBLBrightlingsea/?locale=en_GB
Accessibility measures: Click here
The Railway:
Address: 58 Station Rd, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0DT
Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.alesattherails.co.uk/
Email: info@alesattherails.co.uk
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/therailstavern/about
Accessibility measures: Coming soon
The Rosebud:
Address: 66 Hurst Grn, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0EH
Tel: 01206 304571
Email: tom@rosebudpub.co.uk
Website: https://www.rosebudpub.co.uk/menu
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/therosebudpub
Accessibility measures: Coming soon
The Freemasons Arms:
Address: 8 Sydney St, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0BG
Tel: 01206 305775 / 07950 550366
Website: N/A
Email: Freemasonsbrightlingsea@outlook.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/freemasonsarmsbrightlingsea/?locale=en_GB
Accessibility measures: Coming soon
No. 1 Harbour Square:
Address: Harbour Sq, Waterside Marina, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0GE
Tel: 01206 305661
Website: www.no1harboursquare.co.uk
Email: no1harboursquare@yahoo.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/No1HarbourSquare?rf=1406663986271733
Accessibility measures: Coming soon
Cafes, restaurants & Takeaways
Colne River Café
Address: 2, Osbornes Court, Victoria Pl, Brightlingsea, CO7 0EB
Tel: 07590 654829
Website: https://www.rivercolnefoodco.co.uk/river-colne-cafe
Email: hello@rivercolnefoodco.co.uk
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/rivercolnefoodco?locale=en_GB
Accessibility measures: Click here
Joy’s Thai Kitchen
Address: 1a New Street, Brightlingsea, United Kingdom
Tel: 07480 761543
Website: See Facebook below
Email: N/A
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090815452012&locale=en_GB
Accessibility measures: Click here
Lido Café
Address: Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, CO7 0HH
Tel: 01206 303067
Website: https://www.brightlingsealido.org/
Email: brightlido@gmail.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/brightlido
Accessibility measures: Click here
Cafe Chic Coffee House :
Address: 9 Victoria Pl, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7
Tel: 07961 205619
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/p/Caf%C3%A9-Chic-coffee-house-100057419862301/
Accessibility measures: Click here
Shops
Little Boats Gifts
Address: 1 New Street, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0BZ.
Tel: 01206 304555 or 07762369415
Email: littleboatgifts@gmail.com
Website: https://littleboatgifts.co.uk/
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/littleboatgifts?locale=en_GB
Accessibility measures: Click here
Scarlett’s Wool & Craft Shop
Address: 55 High St, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AQ (Entrance is at the rear of the YMCA from the right-hand side)
Tel: 07517 623210
Email: Scarlettswoolandcraftshop@gmail.com
Website: See Facebook
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/p/Scarletts-Wool-Craft-Shop-100094035533266/
Accessibility measures: Click here
Spiral Gift Shop
Address: 46 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, Essex CO7 0AB
Tel: 01206 303012
Website: https://spiralsbrightlingsea.co.uk/
Email: sales@spiralsbrightlingsea.co.uk
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/p/Spirals-Cards-gifts-Stationery-100083770193015/
Accessibility measures: Click here
Flo’s Florist
Address: 28 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AG
Tel: 07985 172016
Website: https://www.flosflowersbydonna.co.uk/
Email: flosflowersbydonna@outlook.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/FlosFlowersbydonna
Accessibility measures: Click here
The Good Love Presents
Address: 32 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AG
Tel: No phone number
Website: See Facebook
Email: thegoodlovepresents@gmail.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568749391089
Accessibility measures: Click here
Bumbles Greengrocers
Address: 24a High Street , Brightlingsea, CO7 0AG
Tel: 07914 496681
Email: N/A
Website: See Facebook
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/Bumbles.Greengrocers
Accessibility measures: Click here
Smiths Butchers
Address: 14 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AG
Tel: 01206 302939
Website: www.smithsbutcher.co.uk
Email: info@smithsbutcher.co.uk
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/smithsbutchersbrightlingsea
Accessibility measures: Click here
River Colne Deli
Address: 12A High Street, Brightlingsea, United Kingdom, CO7 0AE
Tel: 07590 654829
Website: https://www.rivercolnefoodco.co.uk/river-colne-food-co-deli
Email: hello@rivercolnefoodco.co.uk
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/rivercolnefoodco?locale=en_GB
Accessibility measures: Click here
Joy’s Thai Spices
Address: 28 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AG
Tel: 07522 788558
Website: https://www.joythaispices.co.uk/
Email: sales@joythaispices.co.uk
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/joythaispices.co.uk?locale=en_GB
Accessibility measures: Click here
Mending Matters
Address: 3 New Street, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0BZ.
Tel: N/A
Website: https://mendingmattersbrightlingsea.wordpress.com/
Email: MendingMattersBsea@gmail.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/plasticfreebrightlingse
Accessibility measures: Click here
Renee Ladies Boutique
Address: 22 High Street Brightlingsea Essex.
Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/reneeladiesboutique
Accessibility measures: Click here
Hair & Beauty Salons
Vibe Hairdressers:
Address: 15 Wellington St, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0DB
Tel: 01206 305631
Website: N/A
Email: Mark.chittenden1@btinternet.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/colouring1/
Accessibility measures: Click here
Kate’s Cuts and Colours:
Address: 1a Queen St, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0PH
Tel: 01206 304604
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/p/Kates-cuts-and-colours-100089248278960/
Accessibility measures: Click here
Healthcare
Brightlingsea Physiotherapy
Address: 47 Victoria Pl, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB
Tel: 07496 401011
Website: https://brightlingseaphysiotherapy.com/
Email: brightlingseaphysio@hotmail.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/Brightlingseaphysio
Accessibility measures: Click here
Lifecare Mobility Ltd
Address: 47 Victoria Pl, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB
Tel: 01206 302824
Website: https://www.lifecaremobility.co.uk/
Email: sales@lifecaremobility.co.uk
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042957175719
Accessibility measures: Click here
Patrick and Menzies Opticians
Address: 10 Station Rd, Brightlingsea, CO7 0BT
Tel: 01206 302249
Website: https://patrickandmenzies.co.uk/
Email: enquiries@patrickandmenzies.co.uk
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/patrickandmenzies
Accessibility measures: Click here
Sports & Leisure
Waterfront Gym & Wellness Centre
Address: 2, Harbour Square, Brightlingsea CO70GE
Tel: 01206 693694
Website: https://thewaterfrontgymandwellnesscentre.com/
Email: info@thewaterfrontgym.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567025577566
Accessibility measures: Click here
Pens and Dragons CIC
Address: 22H Victoria Place, Brightlingsea
Tel: N/A
Website: https://pensanddragons.org/
Email: Pensdragonsbsea@gmail.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/PensandDragons
Accessibility measures: Click here
Brightlingsea Library
Address: New Street, Brightlingsea, C07 0BZ
Tel: 0345 603 7628 (central Essex contact)
Email: N/A
Socials: N/A
Accessibility measures: Click here
Brightlingsea Museum
Address: Dove House, Station Rd, Brightlingsea, CO7 0DT
Tel: 01206 307121
Website: https://www.brightlingseamuseum.co.uk/
Email: info@brightlingseamuseum.co.uk
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/brightlingseamuseum
Accessibility measures: Click here
Brightlingsea Lido
Address: Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, CO7 0HH
Tel: 01206 303067
Website: https://www.brightlingsealido.org/
Email: brightlido@gmail.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/brightlido
Accessibility measures: Click here
Pet care
Coming soon
Estate agents & Legal / financial services
Coming soon
Places of Worship
St. James Church
Address: High Street, Brightlingsea CO7 0AE
Tel: 01206 302378 (Fiona Hunter, Church administrator)
Website: https://allsaintswithstjamesb-sea.co.uk/
Email: N/A
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/CofEBrightlingsea
Accessibility measures: Click here
All Saints Church
Address: Church Road, Brightlingsea CO7 0RZ
Tel: 01206 302378 (Fiona Hunter, Church administrator)
Website: https://allsaintswithstjamesb-sea.co.uk/
Email: N/A
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/CofEBrightlingsea
Accessibility measures: Click here
Events & festivals
Brightlingsea Music Festival:
Address: Hurst Green, Brightlingsea, CO7 0HG
Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Event Details: 1st and 2nd August 2026
Accessibility measures: Click here
Brightlingsea Carnival:
Address: N/A
Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/groups/185667951525098/about?locale=en_GB
Accessibility measures: Click here
Blessing of the Waters:
Address: Happens from St. James’ church in High street to the Hard, then on the sea to Bateman’s tower.
Tel: N/A
Website: https://blessingofthewaters.co.uk/
Email: N/A
Socials: N/A
Accessibility measures: Click here
Nature & Outdoor Areas
Coming soon
Organisations
Coming soon
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