Southend-on-Sea Travel Guide

 PeterVancouver Says:  This area is known to both visitors to Southend and locals alike.Sadly it is a mere shadow of its former self when on its four acres, it had numerous outdoor rides and all the fun of the fair. Currently it does have a certain amount of entertainment within the building but... 

 alancollins Says:  The pier at Southend on Sea has a long and checkered history going back to 1830 when the first pier of a wooden construction was completed. As trips to the seaside became popular it was not possible to reach Southend by boat as the area is fairly flat, so a long pier was... 

 jhorsfield30 Says:  Visited whilst on weekends opening, A interestingly located park, right next to the seafront at the end of the city centre road.Free entry, and park has a range of rides and games for everyone.You can pay for rides individually(£1.60 per ticket) 1 ticket for kids rides and 2... 

 jhorsfield30 Says:  2.90 a 9 hole crazy golf or the both 9 hole courses for 4.50,They have done well to fit it in the small area next to the fair, but its was a great day when I visited, sun in the sky and not a cloud in sight.Some interesting adventuring theming with jeeps, aircraft and little... 

 marsistanbul Says:  For those who have a keen eye for exceptional works of art,the Beecroft Gallery in Westcliff and the Focal Point Gallery at Southend Central Museum keep the town's visitor in the picture all year around.The Beecroft has a varied collection ranging from 17th Century Dutch... 

 jhorsfield30 Says:  Really enjoyed the food from here and the staff were always polite and curteous.Got some good deals with combo's of items on the menu. Great views of the ocean by the window. Great malaysian House special! 

 jhorsfield30 Says:  What a surprise, I've been going to american diners in this country for a number of years. To find this in southend was a pleasant development.I ordered a sandwich and the pancakes, both are full of flavour and depth and are great portions.The staff are really friendly and... 

 marsistanbul Says:  A la carte restaurant and Terrace Bistro,Bar..Excellent views over Thames Estuary.Programme of regular entertainment and here is one of the biggest casino in England.Days open;every day all year round except Christmas Day.Times open;1.oopm-4.ooam grilled salmon with... 

 marsistanbul Says:  An other classy and always designer of simple tastes.. Bakers Oven always offering a great range of bakery product in out takeaways,many of their shops also offer a cafe facility with varied menu of tasty products.They have a wide range of traditional... 

 justcomebackshattere Says:  Just be aware that there are a great many 'boy racer' type drivers who meet at weekend evenings (don't know about during the week) to race, 'Fast and Furious' style, in continuous loops up and down the whole length of the promenade road, seemingly largely unchallenged by the... 

 jhorsfield30 Says:  Leigh on sea is a 2-3 mile walk from southend on sea and has a train station by the marina,The marina town is quiant and has a interesting museum and local eateries. Plus a good opportunity to buy local seafood.The town meanwhile is the usual fare but well designed and... 

 marsistanbul Says:  8000 square foot play area of bouncy inflatable obstacle courses,climbs,runs and tubular slides,including a 14 foot vertical drop slide and 14 foot jelly mountain.A dedicated pre-school area has soft play and small twist slides.Large thermed diner,regular BBQ in summer.Can...