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 to enjoy. With four roller coasters, including NEW for 2007 “Rage” with it’s 75ft vertical...

Alexandra Yacht Club in Southend is one of the oldest yacht clubs in Essex and can trace its history back to Wednesday 15th January 1873. That meeting was to establish a club for ‘gentlemen of known respectability’ and was duly...

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 19th-century works by painters such as William Anderson, George Arthur Fripp and George Shalders. Other...

Some of Southend's oldest and most fashionable areas sit high above the beach on the cliffs. The Cliff Lift is a fascinating relic of the town's past. It began carrying passengers down to the foreshore in 1912. Originally a single...

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, details of which can be found on our web site.

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 reserve is internationally important for migrating birds, particularly dark-bellied goose, with nearly a fifth of...

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 way to Thorpe Bay. It's a popular family beach, with attractions including amusements, restaurants...

Behind this theatre’s plain façade is evidence of a long and interesting history. Built in 1896 by the theatre impresario, Frederick Marlow, the building has also been Rivoli Picture House, an ABC Cinema and the home of the successful illusionist,...

Prittlewell Priory was founded by Robert fitSuen in the early 12th Century. It was common in the Middle Ages for noblemen to build such structures and hope that monks praying for them would increase their own chances of going...

Southend's oldest public park was laid out in 1855. Prittlewell Square is set in the heart of Southend's Conservation Area and flanked by fine period houses. The layout seen today was designed in the 1920s and the fountain and pond...

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 but guided talks are available for a small charge. Open Tuesday-Saturday throughout the year, 10am-5pm...

The sports pitches and gardens of Southend’s Southchurch Park are as popular today as they were in 1895, when the Park was presented to the town. Other attractions include a model boating lake, a children's play area and bowls and...

The Central Museum was opened in 1981 in a magnificent Edwardian library building. The original collections were formed from donations to the Southend Institute. The displays in the museum hope to tell the story of the people of...

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. Highlights include stunning views of the Thames Estuary and its mudflats, winding woodland paths, specimen...

From its beautiful sea-front location, Southend Marine Activities Centre has been offering an impressive selection of water sports for 25 years. They include canoeing, dinghy sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing and powerboat driving, with introductory and advanced courses available. Visitors with...

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 boats to dock even at low tide when the sea is out a mile or...

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. Other displays cover the history of pleasure boats and entertainment in the town. Among the...

Cyclists have been using Southend Seafront Cycle Route since 1996, when it was constructed. The route was made from only the best materials, which included recycled granite from old tramways. The 3.5km road begins east of the town and ends...

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 corporate functions. Whether it be a major play, musical, a pantomim or a classical concert,...

The Kursaal was once among Southend-on-Sea's premier attractions. Completed in 1901, it formed a grand entrance to a circus, ballroom, arcade, dining hall and billiard room. Inside, the grand dome can still be admired with its stained glass now fully...

Southend's best indoor shopping centre has 30 stores. Among them, TK Maxx, Primark and Debenhams. There's also a good choice of places to eat and drink, from coffee bars to restaurants. Events are held throughout the year. They include competitions...

The 18 hole par 71 course at Thorpe Hall Golf Club near Southend has been in existence since it first opened its doors to golfers in 1907. Back then it was a challenge with some demanding holes and it continues...

Three Shells Beach is one of two central beaches in Southend. The small clean sandy beach is a Blue Flag winner and a favourite with families. Beach facilities include a shower and a children's play area with Southend's other attractions...

This is one of the biggest casinos in the UK, and it offers a huge range of gaming facilities. Games on offer include American roulette, blackjack, progressive stud poker, touch bet roulette, dice, three-card poker and many others. There are...