Shopping in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea Town Centre is a unique shopping destination with a variety of quirky independent stores and 'big name' high street retailers such as Marks & Spencer, BHS, Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, Monsoon, Accessorize, The Body Shop, Clarks, Republic, Waterstones and Boots. With two large modern indoor shopping centres anchored at both ends of the high street, just a short walk down Pier Hill to the shore, it is a perfect shopping experience providing great choice for the shopper.

Popular farmers and craft markets and visiting continental markets provide an opportunity for shoppers to purchase fresh locally cultivated produce and authentic European goods.

Mixed with this are a range of coffee shops including Starbucks and Costa Coffee plus a large selection of independent restaurants, bistros and tea rooms unique to Southend-on-Sea. You will also find all the familiar name eateries just off the top of the High Street on London Road, which includes Ask, Pizza Express and Nando's whilst the High Street itself is home to McDonald's and a choice of good traditional fish n' chip shops - perfect to accompany a day by the seaside!

As well as the High Street's retail offering you will also find a lively leisure, evening and night time economy with the Odeon 8-Screen multiplex cinema, a range of restaurants and wine bars perfect for a relaxing evening on the town.