Rayleigh Mount was acquired by the National Trust in 1923 and represents the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle. Sweyn of Essex...

This museum has been the world’s greatest authority on sports and leisure motorboats since it was opened in 1986. Most people do not know,...

Warren Lodge is a sanctuary for rabbits, horses, sheep, goats, pigs and dogs. As well as offering support and advice about caring for your...

The Cliffs Pavilion is managed and operated by HQ Theatres on behalf of Southend Borough Council. This popular venue attracts touring music acts and stages...

Visitors to the Beecroft Gallery can see what Southend looked like before the 20th century. The Thorpe Smith Collection of Old Views includes 18th and...

The Focal Point Gallery aims to provide the best of photographic and new media arts. We run a regular programme of exhibitions, workshops and events,...

Southend Pier Museum tells the story of Southend's most famous landmark, from its construction in 1830, through fires, wars and recession to restoration and rebuilding....

Adventure Island is the number one fun park in the Southeast of England. With over 60 rides and attractions, there’s something for the whole family...

Southend-on-Sea is famous for its gardens, which date back to the 1700s. Southend Cliffs Gardens are Victorian, and among the most popular in the town....

At 1.33 miles in length, Southend Pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world. It was first built, in wood, in 1830 to allow...

This is Southend's newest beach. Created in 2002 when the town's flood defenses were improved, the sand and shingle strip runs from the pier all...

The largest antiques centre in the south east of England with over 60 dealers buying and selling a wide range of antiques, reproductions and collectables....

Southend's Foreshore stretches from Leigh-on-Sea to Shoeburyness. Over Eight miles of mudflats and sand and shingle are home to an incredible range of wildlife. The...

Southchurch Hall is a beautiful medieval manor house with Tudor extensions set in attractive gardens just down the road from central Southend. Admission is free...

Marsh Farm Country Park is both a working farm and a country park which is spread over 350 acres. There are many events available throughout...