Guidebook for Southend-on-Sea
Sightseeing
Fascinating ruin from this former Thames River stronghold. Great views and sunsets with flasks of hot chocolate (+rum). Picnic and kite flying.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Hadleigh Castle
Castle LaneFascinating ruin from this former Thames River stronghold. Great views and sunsets with flasks of hot chocolate (+rum). Picnic and kite flying.
Entertainment & Activities
From whimsical to white-knuckle rides. Fun for all at one of Britain's most famous seaside towns.
50 recommandé par les habitants
Adventure Island
Western EsplanadeFrom whimsical to white-knuckle rides. Fun for all at one of Britain's most famous seaside towns.
Everything Else
Europe's longest pier, cafe at the end and music venue too.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Southend on Sea
Europe's longest pier, cafe at the end and music venue too.
Hadleigh Country Park
Chapel LaneGreat walking towards Benfleet - and discover Glady's barge pub
Walking and birdwatching. Swimming from the slipway also possible for the unsqueamish!
Two Tree Island
Walking and birdwatching. Swimming from the slipway also possible for the unsqueamish!
Belfairs Woods
Belfairs WoodsWoods that are part of the 7 Woods and Saffron Trails
Host of many independent shops and restaurants but retains a village feel around the Norman Church and Edwardian local library.
Broadway
BroadwayHost of many independent shops and restaurants but retains a village feel around the Norman Church and Edwardian local library.
Good banter and friendly folk 40 minutes from the capital. Its an entertaining and charming sanctuary from the big smoke.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Leigh-on-Sea
Good banter and friendly folk 40 minutes from the capital. Its an entertaining and charming sanctuary from the big smoke.
Love it or hate it - its unique and work a look to form your own opinion if nothing else!
Canvey Island
Love it or hate it - its unique and work a look to form your own opinion if nothing else!
Chalkwell Esplanade
Chalkwell EsplanadeNice beaches and easy swimming from here
Gorgeous Georgian Garrison, great pub and estuarial walks at low-tide. You can even forage for oysters.
Shoeburyness
Gorgeous Georgian Garrison, great pub and estuarial walks at low-tide. You can even forage for oysters.
Cherry Orchard Way
Cherry Orchard WayBeginning of walk along the River Roach
Food Scene
Lovely museum and park grounds. Discover about the Royal Saxon tomb in Prittlewell, a high-status Anglo-Saxon tomb excavated in Southend plus a whole lot more!
Priory Park Cafe
Victoria AvenueLovely museum and park grounds. Discover about the Royal Saxon tomb in Prittlewell, a high-status Anglo-Saxon tomb excavated in Southend plus a whole lot more!
Oysters, crab and a whole plethora of seafood to enjoy washed down with local ales or a warming cup of tea! Theres plenty of fishmongers here too to buy to take home too.
Osborne Bros Limited
High StreetOysters, crab and a whole plethora of seafood to enjoy washed down with local ales or a warming cup of tea! Theres plenty of fishmongers here too to buy to take home too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and plenty of outdoor drinking and banter here on the old high street
18 recommandé par les habitants
The Peterboat
27 High StGreat food and plenty of outdoor drinking and banter here on the old high street