Southend
Top Places to Visit
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
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, 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 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 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
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
Burger King
Burger King, located on the high street.
The Squeeze
The Squeeze, 1 Rectory Grove, Leigh. Choose from Gold award winning healthy eating menu. Tasty and good! Fabulous freshly made smoothies.
Old Leigh Cockle Sheds
Old Leigh Cockle Sheds, Old Leigh. Open during the day and late into summer evenings. There are various cocklesheds and seafood retailers in Old Leigh and ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Starbucks
Starbucks, 135 High Street +44 1702 347505 and 188/190 High Street +44 1702 613474.
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
The Last Post
The Last Post, High Street (See below for more information). Serves a wide range of coffees for 69p.
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
Belfairs Public Golf Course
Belfairs Public Golf Course, Belfairs Woods , +44 1702 525345, [20]. Open all year around. Features a large public 18 hole golf course as well as a 9 hole pitch... 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
Garon Park Pitch And Putt
Garon Park Pitch and Putt, Garons Park. Open all year round. Second public golf course in Southend offering a driving range and 18 hole course.
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