Southend

Top Places to Visit

The Cliffs Pavilion

The Cliffs Pavilion

The Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, +44 1702 351135, [11]. The Cliffs Pavilion is a renowned theatre venue located in Westcliff-on-Sea. There is always a show on... more

The Palace Theatre

10 Lor 20 Geylang, Singapore 398730, , Singapore , Southend

The Palace Theatre, London Road, +44 1702 351135, [12]. The Palace Theatre is the Cliffs' sister venue and shows alternative arts including plays and musicals.

Beecroft Art Gallery

Beecroft Art Gallery

Beecroft Art Gallery, Station Road, Westcliff (opposite the Cliffs Pavilion), +44 1702 347418, [9]. Open 10AM-1PM and 2PM-5PM Tu-Sa. Local art gallery with a ... more

Southend Airshow

Southend Airshow, Along the seafront, [10]. Held annually on May Bank Holiday. The airshow takes place during the second May bank-holiday weekend and is Europe'... more

Shoeburyness

Shoeburyness

Shoeburyness A suburb roughly 5 miles from Southend, theres not a lot a areas in Shoeburyness that would attract a tourist, but there are two beaches in ... more

Southend Pier

Southend Pier

Southend Pier, Southend Sea Front (End of the high-street), +44 1702 215620 or +44 1702 618747, [7]. Open all year round. At 1 1/3 miles (2158 metres) long it ... more

Top Places to Eat

The Grove Cafe Restaurant

4 Belton Corner , Southend
Phone: ☎ 01702 471383

The Grove Cafe Restaurant, 4 Belton Corner, ☎ 01702 471383, [24]. W 9AM-5PM, Th-F 9AM-9PM, Sa-Su 9:30AM-5PM. A family owned restaurant. It has the most ... more

The Squeeze

1 Rectory Grove, Leigh , Southend

The Squeeze, 1 Rectory Grove, Leigh. Choose from Gold award winning healthy eating menu. Tasty and good! Fabulous freshly made smoothies.  

The Mews

The Mews, 2 Nelson Mews (Near Southend Central Station) +44 1702 393626 [21]. Located in the centre of Southend, close to the railway station, The Mews offers a... more

Tomassis

Tomassis, High Street (Seafront end), +44 1702 435000 . Probably the nicest place to eat on the High Street and certainly with the best selection of Italian ice... more

Top Places for Nightlife

Tomassis

Tomassis, High Street (Seafront end), +44 1702 435000. The Italian cafeteria offers many coffees and drinks and is open all day.

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach, Eastern Esplanade, +44 1702 611363 [26]. A bar and bistro located on the sands in Thorpe Bay. Enjoy a relaxing bistro meal overlooking the estuary... more

Costa Coffee

Costa Coffee, Two branches on the High Street (Located on the corner of The Royals shopping centre, and to the North end of the High Street opposite Clinton ... more

Varsity

Varsity, Chichester Road, [29]. Open 10AM-11PM M-W, 10AM-1AM Th-Sa and 12PM-12:30AM Su. It is a new bar built under a Travelodge hotel and is popular at ... more

Top Activity Places

Belfairs Woods

Belfairs Woods, Eastwood Road North, near Leigh on Sea (Easily accessibly by bus and car), [19]. Open all year around. Has nature walks, a careteria, golf ... more

Old Leigh

Old Leigh, Leigh-on-Sea (nearest railway station: Leigh-On-Sea), [18]. The Old Leigh area is by the seafront around 3 miles from Southend and you can purchase ... more

Hockley Woods

Hockley Woods, Hockley (nearest railway station: Hockley). Hockley is the largest woodland area in Essex as well as a popular bird-watching side. It is possible... more

The Kursaal

The Kursaal, Southend Seafront , +44 871 550 1010, [16]. Open 10AM-11:30PM M-Th,Sunday and 10AM-1:30AM F-Sa. Offers 30 bowling lanes, more amusement arcades, a ... more