Southend-on-Sea — Essex is located in the south-east of England. This city is famous for the Golden Mile of arcades and attractions, its pier and beach, the wide range of shops on the High Street, the Southend Carnival and the Sealife Centre.
1.3 miles from Southend-on-Sea, you can visit the world’s longest pleasure pier. Another popular spot is Adventure Island, which is located right next to the pier. Admission to Adventure Island is free; To get on the rides, you’ll need a wristband. Southend Sealife Center offers 40 unique exhibits featuring marine life from around the world, making it the ultimate destination for the whole family.
Those who want to visit a museum can go to the Central Museum, which is open in a magnificent Edwardian library building. The Southchurch Hall museum reflects life in the late Middle Ages, and is also a very popular venue for weddings.
Technologists often visit the Prittlewell Priory Museum because it displays radio and gramophone equipment produced in the factory originally located on Priory Crescent. The Southend Central Library is one of the most popular libraries in the UK and contains information for those looking to research their family tree.
Southend’s High Street is one of the region’s top shopping destinations. Victoria Plaza shopping center has over 40 stores including Argos, Next, Starbucks, New Look, Priceless Shoes, Virgin Media, Apple Snow, Republic, Top Shop, Dorothy Perkins/Burtons and more. Southend-on-Sea is vibrant and exciting, offering a seven mile stretch of coastline, amazing parks, award winning beaches, art galleries and fun family attractions.
The Gleneagles Hotel offers 4-star accommodation, beautiful cliffside gardens and fine dining. The Camelia Hotel is perfect for those who want to relax, being a family hotel. It has modern facilities and panoramic views. Ilfracombe House Hotel Southend is approximately 8-10 minutes drive from Southend Airport. Essex County Hotel offers 75 luxury bedrooms, several dining rooms and conference rooms and a quality restaurant for 120 diners.