The freshwater rivers feeding into the tidal salt water below the weir create a unique environmental area. This helps provide the region with its famous sea salt.

Visitors can reach Beeleigh Falls on foot by joining the canal alongside a nearby car park or by driving along a private road towards a golf course. There is limited parking available near the bridge.

Nearby attractions include a privately owned abbey, a mill house, and the remains of a mill. Visitors can also explore the area as part of a walking route that includes Heybridge Basin.

Visitors can enjoy the picturesque riverside gardens, a Grade II* Listed parish church, a children's play area, and a museum with a fascinating collection. There are also opportunities for boating and sailing nearby.