Latest indications suggest Southend Pier will remain closed to the end of March following an incident on Friday 17/02/12 involving a fishing boat. The Visitor Information Centre is open as usual.
155Days until Olympic Games 27th July - 12th August 2012
188Days until Paralympic Games 29th August - 9th September 2012
London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
The largest sporting event in the world is coming to Stratford, East London in the summer of 2012 - the Olympic Games that opens on 27th July and the Paralympic Games that opens on 29th August.
The information given on these pages is provided by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and is not official London 2012 content. Please view the official website for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games for official information.