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Southend Pier - Opening Times and Admissions: Outline
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| 10th and 11th September, Saturday and sunday | 6pm, admissions close at 5pm |
| 17th and 18th September, Saturday and Sunday | 6pm, admissions close at 5pm |
Southend Pier is the town's historical icon as well as being the longest pleasure pier in the world, with its glorious 1.33 miles literally putting Southend on the map as well as into the record books.
Opening Times
| Spring - 18th April - 22nd May | Summer - 23rd May - 11th September | Autumn - 12th September - 30th October | Winter - 31st October onwards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 08:15 - 18:00 (last admission is 17:00) | 08:15 - 20:00 (last admission is 19:00) | 08:15 - 18:00 (last admission is 17:00) | 09:15 - 17:00 (last admission is 16:00) |
| Saturday & Sunday | 08:15 - 20:00 (last admission is 19:00) | 08:15 - 20:00 (last admission is 19:00) | 08:15 - 20:00 (last admission is 19:00) | 09:15 - 17:00 (last admission is 16:00) |
Please note: Dates of opening times change annually
Admission (2011/2012)
- Pier Train: Adult £3.60; Child/OAP £1.80; Family £9.30; Advantage Card discount Cat A&B 10% and Cat C&D 50%.
- Pier Walk & Ride: Adult £3.10; Child/OAP £1.80; Family £8.00; Advantage Card discount Cat A&B 10% and Cat C&D 50%.
- Pier Fishing: Adult £4.60; Child/OAP £3.50
- Winter Walk: Adult/Child/OAP £1.00 (1st October until 31st March)
Adopt a Plank
The fund-raising scheme was introduced to raise money for projects on the Pier that otherwise would not be achievable through usual sources.
Each sponsor will receive a certificate stating their adoption details, and their name will be placed on the Roll of Honour Board in the North Station on Southend Pier.
Fishing Passes
Southend-on-Sea Fishing Passes are available to anyone and offer the opportunity for fisherman to pursue their sport at any time of the day or night with the appropriate card, on Southend Pier.
Further Information
Contact: Leisure, Culture & Tourism (including leisure/sports facilities, libraries, museums & parks)
Email: council@southend.gov.uk
Telephone: 01702 215011
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS2 6ERContact: Information Desk - Southend Pier
Email: council@southend.gov.uk
Telephone: 01702 618747
Southend Visitor Information Centre, Southend Pier, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE