Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Southend-on-Sea

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Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Southend-on-Sea

Southend Pier and Railway
Southend Pier and Railway
4.5 (1191 ratings)4 (1789 ratings)
Seasonal museum on the pier with 19th- & early-20th-century train cars, slot machines & costumes.
Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2EE, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksPiers & Boardwalks
Mentioned by travelaboutbritain.com
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"Located at the pier's entrance, this living museum portrays the history of the pier and life in the resort. Just outside the museum you can take the famous electric train to the end of the Pier, where you will find a Lifeboat Centre, cafe and shop. Opening times: daily from 10:15am - Admission Charges for Museum & TrainLocation: Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1HTel: 01702 611214Website:southend.gov.uk/pier"
Mentioned by Love Southend
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"The pier is certainly one of Southend’s most iconic landmarks and is known as the longest pleasure pier in the world. At 1.34 miles, most visitors opt to take the pier train to the pier head, where you can find a small museum, a café and the new Royal Pavilion where you can catch the occasional concert or exhibition. Amazing views looking out into miles of water."
Mentioned by Essex Explored
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"Southend Pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world, at a length of 1.34 miles. It was first built in the early 1800s and was only 600ft. The pier was extended several times, with the full extension being completed in 1929."
Chalkwell Park
Chalkwell Park
4.4 (1588 ratings)4.5 (126 ratings)
297-hectare park featuring ornamental gardens & a cafe, plus 2 playgrounds & athletic courts/fields.
Chalkwell Ave, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8NL, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGarden
Sealife Adventure
Sealife Adventure
4.2 (2371 ratings)4 (697 ratings)
Sea life aquarium with sharks in walk-through tunnel tank, plus rays, turtles and insect displays.
Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2ER, United Kingdom
AquariumNature & Parks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Southend (Essex, England
"Southend has the most visited aquarium in the southeast of England, at Sea Life Adventure on the Eastern Esplanade. There are 40 displays to take in, featuring clownfish, rays, sharks, starfish, sea snakes, otters, penguins, dwarf caiman, poison art frogs and giant snails. Kids will have every chance to get involved at the Interactive Education Room, which has two rockpools where they’ll be able to touch a crab and starfish."
Mentioned by thesevenhotels.com
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"The Aquarium hosts like to talk about all of their family of creatures, they are passionate about the animals in the aquarium and want to share that passion with you!"
East Beach, Shoeburyness
East Beach, Shoeburyness
4.4 (695 ratings)4.5 (171 ratings)
13A Rampart Terrace, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9AE, United Kingdom
Public beachOutdoor ActivitiesBeaches
Priory Park
Priory Park
4.5 (1887 ratings)4.5 (134 ratings)
Green space with a fishing lake, museum & playground, plus courts for tennis & basketball.
Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ND, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Gainsborough Park
Gainsborough Park
4 (48 ratings)
0RX, Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Park
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm
4.6 (135 ratings)4.5 (15 ratings)
Brentwood Rd, West Horndon, Orsett, Brentwood CM13 3FY, United Kingdom
GardenNature & Parks
Westcliff Beach
Westcliff Beach
4.2 (67 ratings)4 (97 ratings)
Modest, classic beach for swimming & walks at low tide, with a nearby casino & ice cream parlor.
Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
BeachOutdoor Activities
Mentioned by Essex Explored
11 Best Things To Do In Southend Essex
"One minute the sea will be there, then at low tide it’s literally completely disappeared. (Hence why the pier needed to be so long back in the day!). The largest beach which is closest to everything is Jubilee Beach."
Tilbury Fort
Tilbury Fort
4.3 (926 ratings)4 (221 ratings)
Riverside fort built to protect London, with bastions, moats and a magazine house, plus a gift shop.
Tilbury, RM18 7NR, United Kingdom
FortressNature & ParksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkMilitary Bases & FacilitiesParks
Southchurch Hall Gardens
Southchurch Hall Gardens
4.3 (182 ratings)
Woodgrange Dr, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2SE, United Kingdom
Park

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The Three Shells
The Three Shells
3.8 (418 ratings)3 (32 ratings)
Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE, United Kingdom
CafeNature & ParksBreakfast restaurantBritish restaurantEnglish restaurantEuropean restaurantBeaches
Cudmore Grove Country Park
Cudmore Grove Country Park
4.6 (924 ratings)4.5 (225 ratings)
Park & beach with walking trails through meadows, a playground & the ruins of a 16th-century fort.
Broman's Ln, East Mersea, Colchester CO5 8UE, United Kingdom
Country parkNature & ParksPark
Hadleigh Castle
Hadleigh Castle
4.6 (806 ratings)4.5 (230 ratings)
Ruined 1200s castle, refortified by Edward III in the Hundred Years War, affording marsh views.
Castle Ln, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2AP, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Southend (Essex, England
"In open countryside to the west of Southend, Hadleigh Castle is a former royal residence atop a London clay hill surveying the flat landscape to the south and east. The castle was first constructed at the start of the 13th century in the reign of Henry III. In that time its role was mainly defensive, guarding the estuary. Later, in the Hundred Years’ War Hadleigh Castle was remodelled as both a stronghold against the French and a home for King Edward III who spent a lot of time here during the last years of his reign in the 14th century."

Best Nightlife in Southend-on-Sea

Latino's Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Latino's Restaurant & Tapas Bar
4.7 (266 ratings)
205 London Rd, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2RD, United Kingdom
Tapas restaurantBarMediterranean restaurantPortuguese restaurantSpanish restaurant
Mentioned by food.list.co.uk
Restaurants in Southend-on-Sea | The List
"A much-loved family-run restaurant established in 2005, Latino's specialises in Spanish and Portuguese cuisine. 70% of ingredients are sourced from suppliers found within 10 miles of the restaurant, and the owner chefs craft authentic Mediterranean…"
San Fairie Ann
San Fairie Ann
4.4 (382 ratings)
Unusual bar/eatery offering inventive European cuisine, eclectic antique furnishings and warm decor.
43 Alexandra St, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BW, United Kingdom
RestaurantBarEvent venueLive music venueParty plannerWedding venue
Mentioned by Time Out Southend
The 14 best restaurants in Southend
"For pan-European bistro-style dishes in a Parisian fever-dream setting. The first thing you’ll notice at San Fairié Ann is the decoration. Opulent junk-shop-chic might be underselling it."
Maya's World Buffet & Bar
Maya's World Buffet & Bar
2.7 (287 ratings)
All-you-can-eat buffet with a global spread of more than 100 dishes, with live cooking stations.
42-44 London Rd, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1NT, United Kingdom
RestaurantChinese restaurantChinese takeawayCocktail barIndian restaurantIndian takeawayItalian restaurantSushi restaurantTex-Mex restaurantThai restaurant

Cheap Places to Eat in Southend-on-Sea

Utopia Coffee Lounge
Utopia Coffee Lounge
4.7 (265 ratings)
Unit 2, The Royals, Heygate Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1DQ, United Kingdom
Coffee storeCafeCake shopTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
The Fat Pizza Southend
The Fat Pizza Southend
2.4 (227 ratings)
9, Carlton Court, Southend-on-Sea SS2 5BZ, United Kingdom
Pizza deliveryPizza restaurantPizza Takeout
Oldhams of Westcliff
Oldhams of Westcliff
4.7 (526 ratings)
13 West Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9AU, United Kingdom
Fish & chips restaurantFast food restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Southend-on-Sea

WynnStay Studio Apartments
4.3 (165 reviews)
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The Waverley
4.2 (471 reviews)
The Waverley
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$35 /night
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Waterfront Retreat - Modern Apartment
4.5 (25 reviews)
Waterfront Retreat - Modern Apartment
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$105 /night
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