Burnham-on-Crouch is a town and civil parish in the Maldon District of Essex, in the East of England; it lies on the north bank of the River Crouch.

[2] The civil parish extends 5 miles (8 km) east of the town to the mouth of the River Crouch.

It was established for use by Home Defence aircraft in order to defend against Zeppelin attack and as a night flight station.

During the Second World War, Burnham was the training base for one of the first Commando battalions, led by Lt-Col Dunford-Slater.

[10] Typically more than 100 local people walk through the town in themed fancy dress raising money for the Samaritans.

The carnival takes place on the High Street and Quay with stalls, sideshows and displays, and culminates with a grand illuminated procession in the evening, which leaves from the clock tower and proceeds around the town.

This song alludes to Burnham's somewhat upmarket status in the county, with the invitation "Oh golly, oh gosh, Come and lie on the couch, With a nice bit of posh, From Burnham-on-Crouch.

The branch line escaped the Beeching cuts, as it was used to supply the nearby Bradwell nuclear power station.

Routes link the town with Chelmsford, Maldon, Latchingdon, South Woodham Ferrers and Southminster.

[16]BBC South East and ITV Meridian can also be received from either the Bluebell Hill[17] or Dover[18] TV transmitters.

In the days before marinas afforded year-round access, many yachts were laid up for the winter in mud-berths on the east coast rivers.

The racing fleets worked their way along the south coast, enjoying various events and regattas, having a final fling at Burnham before laying up.

There are rugby union, cricket and lawn bowls clubs, all of which compete at local, county and regional levels.