Browsing local attractions within 3 miles of Southend Seafront 

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE
Tel: 01702 443400 
One of the best value 'theme parks' in the South East with over 60 great rides and attractions for all ages. No admission charge you only 'pay if you play'.

Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA
Tel: 01702 347418 
The gallery houses some 2,000 works, including works by Constable, Molenaer, Lear and Seago. The gallery also hosts temporary exhibitions and is the home of the Essex artists open exhibition.

Station Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 7RA
Tel: 01702 351135 
Southend's premier entertainment complex, the Cliffs Pavilion is a great place to experience live performances. The region's leading theatre and concert hall, programmes include touring West End musicals, ballet, concerts and comedy.

Southend Central Library, 2nd Floor, Victoria Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6EX
Tel: 01702 534108 
Photographic gallery offering high calibre exhibitions of a regional, national and international nature. Guided tours by prior arrangement. Please call or check our website for details of our current exhibition.

Garon Park, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4FA
Tel: 01702 462747 
An enormous indoor adventure play centre offering a range of exciting play activities, restaurant, outdoor play equipment, garden, barbecue in summer. Admission restricted by height and age: under 4'10"" or 12 years-which ever comes first.

High Street, Old Town, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend, Essex, UK
Tel: 01702 470834 
Museum with photographic display of the history of Leigh-on-Sea, and fully restored fisherman's cottage, circa l850, situated in the waterside High Street of the Old Town.

Western Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, Essex, UK
Tel: 01702 352919 

430 London Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 9LA
Tel: 01702 351135 
Given a new lease of life in 2006 and already boasting a packed schedule, the Palace Theatre enters another chapter in its history. A truly unique building, the Palace always offers a vibrant mix of comedy, music, drama and shows.

Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6NB
Tel: 01702 342878 
Well preserved 12th Century Priory housing a museum of the Priory's history. At some time during 2008 the museum will close for building work.

Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2ER
Tel: 01702 442200 
You will come face to face with many marine creatures that you would find locally in the Thames Estuary, such as Rays, Crabs, Starfish and many more. We also have a vast tropical section with an array of creatures from more exotic waters.

Southchurch Hall Close, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2TE
Tel: 01702 467671 
13th-14th century timber-framed moated manor house with Tudor additions. Period room settings from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Exhibition of history of house and manor.

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE
Tel: 01702 618747 
The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and enjoyable way for people to gain access between the seafront and the Clifftown area.

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE
Tel: 01702 215620 
The longest pleasure pier in the world - 1.33 miles long. Walkway or railway service to Pier head. Pier Museum and lifeboat, café and gift shop. Open every day except Christmas Day.

Southend Pier (shore end), Western Esplanade, Southend, Essex, SS1 2EL
Tel: 01702 614553 
Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial displays of pier's entertainment, disasters, staff, boats, illuminations and railway. Suitable for all ages. Prior bookings required.

The Maritime Rooms, Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend, SS0 7RA
Tel: 01268 654953 

54 Darlinghurst Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3LG
Tel: 01702 712111 
Paul Siggins, founder of The Mosaic Studio, is a skilled artist & craftsman who has produced numerous public commissions and designed extensive ranges for major Retail Brands.

Southchurch Road, Southend, Essex, SS1 2PT
Tel: 01702 215624 

Vardon Drive / Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK
Remnants of the ancient oak, birch and hornbeam woodland that once covered much of Essex; includes woodland walks and a nature reserve, 18 hole public golf course, riding stables, tennis courts and bowling greens.

Marine Parade, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK
Formal ornamental gardens and traditional pasture and scrub. Part of the area is managed as a Local Nature Reserve which is a vital haven for wild flowers and invertebrates, Belton Hills is home to a number of rare species.

Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Unitary Authority, SS2 6ES
Tel: 01702 434449 
An Edwardian building housing displays of archaeology, natural history, social and local history. Hands-on discovery centre. Planetarium.

Victoria Avenue / East Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6NG
Secluded and peaceful ornamental gardens with stream and waterfall.

Rayleigh Road / Brooklands Avenue, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK
Playing fields with an area of lawn sheltered by ornamental shrub borders.

Off Green Lane, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK
Meadowland with ancient hedges, trotting track.

Eastern Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 4FA
Tel: 01702 442903 

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1NG
Tel: 01702 534 147 

Pier Hill, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2EQ
Pier Hill.