Pier and Foreshore
After the fire on October 9th 2005, the Pier Head reopened to the public in August 2006. A train service operates to just this side of the damaged area, and the walkway is open. The Visitor Information Centre is also open as usual at the shore end of the Pier.
The Pier
Still the world's longest pleasure pier, at 1.34 miles (2158 metres or 2360 yards), this structure has had a chequered history with a number of disasters, natural and man-made. A range of events take place throughout the year, such as visits by Tall Ships, and the Punch & Judy Festival, and attracts over thousands of visitors per annum.
The Pier is used all year round for angling, with passes available for both day and night fishing.
Access to the Pier is via the train system, or by a walkway which extends almost to the end of the structure.
Foreshore
There are 7 miles of foreshore within the Borough, and considerable areas of this are of environmental significance. There is also a nature reserve and a site of special scientific interest and we manage over 2,000 mooring sites.
Reviewed 7 January 2010
Do it online
2 May 2006
Donated seats in parks application form
20 December 2005
You can apply for a Southend-on-Sea Fishing Passes using this on-line form
16 December 2005
You can renew your Southend-on-Sea Fishing Passes using this on-line form
Further Information
Support your local Pier - still the longest pleasure pier in the world - by adopting one of its planks!
Donated seats with a plaque can be placed on Southend Pier, either on the Pavilion Deck at the shore end, or at the Pier Head.
The steel fabricated...
The Southend-on-Sea Fishing Passes are available to anyone, and offer the opportunity for fishermen to pursue their sport at any time of the day - or...
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...
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