Things to do in and around Southend-on-Sea
This amusement park has around 50 or rides for children of all ages from gentle merry go rounds, train rides and gentle roller coasters designed for tiny tots through to some which will suit all baring the extreme thrill seekers.
Adventure Island...>>This centre is home to wide variety of local and oceanic sea life organised into themed walk-ways and also a walk through underwater aquarium where you can spot rays and sharks
Southend Pier is famed as the longest pleasure pier in the world despite several attempts by fire to scupper this, the pier has survived and is as popular today as ever. The pier is open daily, except Christmas Day, and if the boardwalk is too much for you, why not enjoy the train ride to the pier head.