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Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea stretches out along its pier. The beach and Adventure Island's rides line the shore, while the pier keeps reaching into the Thames estuary.

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Landmark4.5/5

Southend Pier and Railway

This mile-long pier reaches into the Thames Estuary, with a railway running its full length. You can walk above the water or take the train to the café at the far end.

Landmark4.4/5

Adventure Island

Culture4.5/5

Prittlewell Priory

This restored medieval priory has historical displays and interactive sections. Formal gardens surround it, and inside are tiny cave-like rooms dating to the 1200s.

Culture4.4/5

Southend Central Museum & Planetarium

Landmark4.7/5

Great Wood and Dodd's Grove

Benfleet's woods link three wooded areas, with paths for walking, jogging and horseback riding. Badger holes pucker the ground beneath the trees.

Culture4.1/5

Southend Central Library at The Forum

Landmark5/5

Southend Cliff Railway

Transport4.1/5

Southend Victoria

Shop3.9/5

Victoria Shopping Centre

Landmark4.5/5

Southchurch Park

Southend-on-Sea's park centers on a large pond where ducks, swans and other birds gather, with lights ringing the water after dark.

Eat$$$4.6/5

Il Pescatore Restaurant

Shop$$$4.5/5

The Pipe of Port

Wine-pairing restaurant and bar, with a suggested glass for each dish. After dinner, candles stay lit and board games come out.

Cafe$$$4.3/5

Ocean Beach

Eat$$$4/5

Ye Olde Fish and Chip Shop

This seafront fish-and-chip restaurant serves cod and chips, with booth seating inside and tables outside. A soft-play area sits at the back for kids.

Eat$$$4.7/5

Cucina

Eat$$$4.3/5

Toulouse Restaurant

Cafe5/5

Cosy Coffee and Sandwich Bar

Stays

Stay$$$$4.65/5

Roslin Beach Hotel

With lovely views of the Thames Estuary, this Southend-on-Sea hotel offers free Wi-Fi, treatment rooms, and free parking. The Restaurant offers seafood specialities and classic British dishes with a contemporary twist. Guests can either dine in the Roslin Restaurant, the Bar and Lounge, or choose from one of the outdoor terraces, overlooking the Estuary. The Roslin Beach Hotel is set on a sandy beach, just over a mile from shops and an amusement park on the vibrant seafront. Southend also boasts one of the best records for sunshine in the UK. The Garden Terrace, our beach side al fresco dining space over looks the beach. The perfect place to enjoy cocktails and tapas in the sun. The light, airy rooms each have a flat-screen TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and free toiletries. Some of the Roslin’s rooms have a balcony and great sea views. The Roslin Retreat features treatment rooms to relax and unwind throughout your stay, from specialist Elemis facials and massages to manicures and pedicures. Please note that all rooms are individually styled, and the room you are allocated may differ in appearance from those shown in photographs.

Stay$$4.35/5

pebbles Hotel

Situated on Eastern Esplanade, overlooking Southend Beach, Pebbles Guest House offers wonderful sea views and cooked breakfasts. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and a sun terrace. Set in a Victorian building, the elegant rooms at Pebbles each have a private bathroom. All rooms feature a TV and hairdryer, and many rooms have scenic views across the Thames Estuary. Generous full English breakfasts are served daily in the bright and airy dining room. Lighter options and vegetarian breakfasts are available, and there is also a spacious terrace with outdoor seating. In prestigious Thorpe Bay, Pebbles Guest House is just a mile from Southend-on-Sea centre. The famous Southend-on-Sea Pier is a 20-minute walk and Adventure Island is just over a mile away.

Stay$$$$4.1/5

Seven Hotel

Seven Hotel in Southend-on-Sea offers family rooms with sea views, balconies, and terraces. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and modern amenities. The modern restaurant serves British cuisine with brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Located 4 km from London Southend Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Adventure Island (400 metres) and Southend Pier (3-minute walk). Guests appreciate the friendly staff and excellent service.

Stay4.7/5

Camelia Hotel Southend

Stay4.5/5

Hamiltons Boutique Hotel - Accommodation & Tea Room - Southend on Sea

Stay4.1/5

The Last Post

Southend-on-Sea hotel above a Wetherspoons pub, where you can take food and drinks upstairs. Its bedrooms carry the postal theme in Penny Black wallpaper.

Stay3.8/5

Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-on-Sea

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