Attractions
Southend Pier
This famous landmark stretches 1.33 miles into the Thames Estuary. Enjoy a bracing walk or take the unique train on the longest pleasure pier in the world. Visit the Museum at the shore end of the Pier, RNLI Lifeboat Station and Gift Shop at the Pier Head, or the amusements at the shore end. Events held in the Summer season.
Western Esplanade
Telephone: 0871 873 3150
Opening Hours (2009/10):
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Season
|
Opening Times
|
Opening Days
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| Spring (6th April to 17th May): |
08:15 - 18:00 |
Monday - Friday |
| |
08:15 - 20:00 |
Saturday & Sunday |
| Summer (18th May to 13th September): |
08:15 - 20:00 |
Monday - Friday |
| |
08:15 - 20:00 |
Saturday & Sunday |
| Autumn (14th September to 1st November): |
08:15 - 18:00 |
Monday - Friday |
| |
08:15 - 20:00 |
Saturday & Sunday |
| Winter (2nd Novmber to 28th March 2010): |
08:15 - 16:00 |
Monday - Friday |
| |
08:15 - 18:00 |
Saturday & Sunday |
Last entry onto the Pier is one hour before closing time throughout the year.
Adventure Island
Over 40 great rides and attractions suitable for all ages, admission is free. Rides available by single purchase or great value 'All Day Wristbands' or tiny tots 'Mini-bands'. It is one of the best value theme parks in the South of England.
Marine Parade & Western Esplanade
Telephone: 01702 468023
E-mail: bookings@stockvale.co.uk
Opening Hours:
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Month
|
Opening Days
|
Opening Times
|
| January/February/March |
Weekends only |
11:00 - 17:00/20:00 |
| April to August |
Every day |
11:00 to late |
| September/October |
Weekends only |
11:00 to late |
| November/December |
Weekends only |
11:00 - 17:00/20:00 |
| plus daily Half Term Holidays |
Kursaal
Free admission. 30 lanes of state of the art ten-pin bowling, themed bars and restaurants and the fun, game-filled Mardi Gras area.
Eastern Esplanade
Telephone: 01702 322322
Opens every day all year round from 10.00am to late
Sealife Centre
Voyage beneath the ocean and discover stunning and colourful marine life native to Southend's shores in this aquarium.
Eastern Esplanade
Telephone: 01702 601834
Open daily all year round
Kids Kingdom
A soft play experience, open daily , including school holiday club, teenage and adult evenings, barbecue days and facilities for children's parties.
Garon Park, Eastern Avenue
Telephone: 01702 462747
Open daily 10.00am to 6.00pm
Reviewed 7 January 2010
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