Atlantis Guest House

essentials

by beckyrawle

a white mini skirt and white stilettos are a must! especially if planning to experience the nightlife. St. Tropez, or cheaper fake tan, is also an essential buy as even the most naturally tanned person will look pasty white in comparison to southend's finest.

Central Museum and Discovery Centre

by marsistanbul

Central Museum is home to major exhibits from the region's natural and human history.The Discovery Centre includes a section for hands-on learning where visitors can handle and examine the exhibits using video microscopes,computers and magnifiers.An impressive collection of historic photographs can be accessed by computer.
Planetarium;The only public planetarium in the South East outside of London.A range of talks on astronomy and the fascinating night sky are performed live,allowing the audience to ask questions..
address;Victoria avenue.in town center,next to Southend Victoria Railway Station
Prices;adult 2.40 pounds Planetarium(central museum free)
Days and times open;tuesday to saturday,all year round except Public Holidays.
10.ooam-17.oopm

Southend Museums

by gabriellefox

The Southend Museums Service comprises four buildings, the Central Museum and Planetarium, Southchurch Hall, Prittlewell Priory and the Beecroft Art Gallery.

These house diverse collections covering local social and human history, and as well as a fine collection of works of art.

Entry to all the museum branches is free, although there is a small charge for visiting the Southend Planetarium, situated within the Central Museum

The Museum organises many events and exhibitions, details of which can be found within this website, as well as exciting schools activities, family events and life long learning opportunities.

South East Essex College

by gabriellefox

South East Essex College relocated to its brand new campus in September 2004. Located next to Southend Central railway station and the High Street, the campus replaces the London Road and Carnarvon Road centres, which are now closed. Queens Road studio remains in use by Health and Beauty students, and East Street continues to offer adult IT and community courses.

Facilities at the new campus include:

26,000m² of learning space to house over 12,000 students
an atrium accommodating a 250-seat auditorium, 'floating' dining areas, viewing balconies and attractive social and meeting areas a fully-equipped general library with IT facilities and private study areas a café open to the public alongside the entrance to the building (coming soon) state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in each learning area.

Day trip to Southend

by lucyphoto

"The Pier"

Apparently the longest pier in the world and currently being rebuilt after parts of it were burnt down.
At the end of the pier:
* an RNLI shop, selling all sorts of souvenirs depicting the good work of the lifeboat men
* lots of people fishing
* Punch and Judy shows

"The Beach"

A really long and sandy stretch of beach fringed with shops selling icecreams and beach paraphernalia, mini golf and catering for an eclectic, multicultural mix of families and sunbathers.

"Food"

Typical British seaside specialities:

* Whelks
* Fish 'n' chips
* Candyfloss
* Icecream
* Beer