Adventure Island is a free-admission fun park with more than 40 rides and attractions from rollercoasters to ghost trains. It’s centrally located in the Southend experience for families and adults who are young at heart, with 32 rides in all. Blue rides include Big Adventure rides, Junior Rides are green rides and Mini Ride are red rides.
We had such a brilliant day here today. So much fun we ended up upgrading to an annual pass! Kids loved it. Such a great variety of rides for all ages, sizes and fears! The staff were all really energetic and helpful and the park was spotlessly clean. Can't wait to come back.
Kerry Santucci — Google review
I came twice. First I bought the tickets and it is one per ride any ride so no complications. Second I got a band as it means all twice completely paid for. The staff were enthusiastic the whole time and had good banter for the day and kept the joy of the day going with not one going to a phone each keeping engaged with what's going on.
Would recommend for the day as it is a mix of big rides and children's thst adults can still go on so great for a family
Ali R — Google review
We had a great day out at Adventure Island. Entry is free. However, it is recommended to buy the day wristband if possible online as it's much cheaper (yesterday it was 28 in the ticket office but 20 online). Single ticket rides are £3.5. Lots of rides to go on, kids get measured in the entrance and if they are over 120cm they can ride on their own. Under 120cm they will need an adult but the adult will go in the rides for free. Lots of food places inside too.
Isabel Escano — Google review
Kids loved it every moment, they had an incredible time at Adventure Island! From thrilling rides to delicious food, it exceeded my expectations. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the park was clean and well-maintained, with no more than 10 minutes waiting time for the rides.I can't wait to visit again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mehul Maru — Google review
Had a wonderful time with our little one there. we went there over the weekend so the place was a bit crowded, however that was to be expected when the weather was nice and sunny. Some rides had a bit of a queue ( around 10-20 minutes wait), but it was worth it for our little one.
Plenty of food to grab and i would say more than ok seating areas to sit and relax over a cup of coffee/tea.
No parking available there, so you would need to find either road parking or look for pay and display parking spots around.
It was great to see that they also have an indoor play area (soft play) and some arcade games in case the weather is not playing nice.
Overall great day out and we had loads of fun.
Roxana P — Google review
Great fun for all the family. Lots of rides for big and little kids. Big wheel, roller coaster etc. Lots of staff/security around too if you need them. Plenty of food options. A good place to visit even on a grey day.
Louise — Google review
I took my young baby there to the soft play play stack area and she loved it. She enjoyed going through the obstacles, the slides and really loved the ball pit that she didn't want to leave!!!
There's a cafe, arcade stuff for the adults which all the adults enjoyed doing whilst i was inside with my baby.
Definitely a must for any parents
We went at new years so there was lots of Christmas decorations which were all beautiful and my baby enjoyed looking at them!!
Aisha Ahmed — Google review
Was a great day out that we all loved and would love to do again. Atmosphere was great and lots of different rides for adults and kids, even some calmer rides for smaller kids. Some nice places to get food & drink also. Not too long waiting in queues apart from a couple of popular rides.
A thoroughly great day
Mike S — Google review
It's nice to enter and walk around without having to pay an entry fee. We walked around on a Thursday and it wasn't too busy but got there too late to purchase tickets to get our money's worth. However on the Friday , a public holiday, we decided we will do the half price from 5pm and we had til 10 pm closing time. The park was very busy throughout the day with queues. By the time we got our tickets, the rides were getting less busy which was great. We got to ride each roller coaster at least twice. Rage is the most adult one and though I don't like a full drop, I went on it twice, cause why not. The queues were short. By 9pm we were cold and had enough. But it was time well spent and so much fun.
L Jo — Google review
Not necessarily a place for adults, but children go crazy when here. I took my students on a school trip to Adventure Island, and they had a blast. They ran, they rode, they sang, and they enjoyed every second of the trip.
The place has some fast-food options to eat and many sweets available.
A big shout out to the call centre team that made the booking system very easy, and they supported me all the way. Thank you!
I think AI is a great place for any school trip.
cristi cristian — Google review
Great small park that appeals to both older thrill seekers and younger families. Could definitely do with a few more thrilling attractions. I would love to see a new rollercoaster but it's great as it is.
Be aware some rides advertised on the website are removed or not open (including their biggest ride time machine), plus it's unclear on how to buy tickets online.
TCE — Google review
Wish I could give six stars to bring their rating up. Let's start with the good the park is well set out with loads to do for the kids and grown ups alike. Paid for wristbands in advance to save a few quid but even at the gate price they are fantastic value. All the food outlets we tried were great well priced and well staffed. The park was clean and tidy. Now let's move onto the bad.... There was non just even better I have always said the right staff can make a good place great and the excellent staff here make this already great place absolutely fantastic. Every member of staff where working a stall, food outlet, ride or even just walking around all had a smile on their faces on both of our visits. Interacting with the kids when on rides often dancing at the side honestly if you have any bad staff they were hidden on both these days. My at the end of the 1st visit my son came to me and said "we are definitely going here again the staff are lovely" now on our 2nd visit my mam has just said "the staff on this site are unbelievable so happy and helpful". Keep doing what you are doing.
M B — Google review
Superb way to spend a whole day with a little one. Plenty of rides and stuff to do throughout the park for an entire day out. Plenty of places to buy food from and somewhat ok seating areas. The place does get quite crowded during busy times and some ride queues have waits of upwards of 10-20 minutes for only like 3 minutes rides. Superb atmosphere and i like that the place also has an "indoor" area where there's soft play and some arcade games in case the weather is not suitable. Parking is a different story as they don't have dedicated parking places so you will have to either find a car park or street parking. Nearby theres loads of them but during busy times it gets quite crowded.
Adrian Stefan Iancu — Google review
1. Good value for children and families
2. Can spend the whole day
3. Indoor ride is good for younger children and have soft play
4. Annual pass is a must
Tracy But — Google review
Oooh Wow it was a beautiful experience, an amusement park with lots of amazing rides, scary and mild ones, we had so much fun and a lot to eat to, and just by sea, you can have picnics at the sea shore, as at evening the tide had gone down and the water at the banks had gone back to the sea, we could even walk on the sea beds and pick shells. I will sure visit again in the future, it was fun with the children and adults alike.
Egy Daniels — Google review
We weren't too sure what to expect from here (picture thoughts of typical seaside amusement parks) but we were pleasantly surprised.
The entry was quite expensive (£22.50) but the super saver wrist band worked out good value if you try enough of the rides. Take your child's Blue Peter badge if they have one for 2-4-1 entry.
Unlike normal theme parks, it's very easy to come and go as you please so easy to pop out for food (plenty of options within 2 minute's walk). The facilities inside the park didn't get great reviews.
We visited on Halloween weekend and the staff were really getting into the spirit!
Plenty of places to park nearby, but the Royal's shopping centre seemed particularly good value.
Rides are good for all ages. Lots of amusements, facilities and also a mini golf course (though this costs extra).
All in all, a good fun day out.
Adam Sewell — Google review
I have really enjoyed my time over there . It's a small heaven for kids .. all the fun games and rides seem really enjoyable..I had a fun time just watching all those kids enjoying themselves. It felt like it was reducing my by with their joyfulness. And the nearby Pier gave me a peaceful walking experience. I will definitely go there in Summer In sha Allah .
abul basher — Google review
Great local fun park. A few good teen/young adult rides. More aimed at primary school age. I observed that security and other staff were friendly & professional. Lots of fun to be had, especially with a day wristband pass. The bonus was the good weather. 22°C.
I'd advise taking a packed lunch. Hour long queue for food. The queue was chaos. It started out as three single orderly lines to each order point but slowly became a morrass of bodies pushing in, that melded into a formless crowd clamouring for overpriced hotdogs, burgers (3 mm thick), chicken nuggets or vegetable wedges. The servers were working so hard but the quality of what they're working with is IMHO substandard. The price doesn't bear any relation to what you receive. I had two bites of the hotdog with onion, mild mustard & ketchup but could eat no more. I reminded me of the 1970s. The kids were disappointed too. They're not snobs but can detect a rip off very well. If you have a severe food allergy, have coeliac disease or are a vegan, be very cautious. Call them up when planning to visit.
Having said all that, I still recommend the park for a few hours. Queues for rides varied between a few minutes to a ½ an hour, so not too bad.
The park is split in two by the pier. A passage takes you under the pier, past an amusement arcade and into the part with the more adventurous rides.
Have fun!
The Williams — Google review
Great place to take the kids. Adults go on free with any kids under 110cm which meant it was a cheap day out with a wristband
Kids had a particularly great time as we timed our visit to a superhero day and the staff engaged our children with genuine enthusiasm.
Only let down was the food situation, tasteless but at a reasonable price compared to many places along the seafront.
Buy tickets in advance (save £8 per daily wristband if bought online in advance... )
Jonathon Lawrence — Google review
Went on public holiday, the wrist band is worth it as you can go on all the rides and depending on how busy it gets you can go on some rides more then once. You can purchase online and save or you can purchase wrist band on the day. If the adventure land is open until 10:30 you can get the wrist band half price after 5pm. You can purchase individual tickets which works out £3.50 for a ride if you know your little on or your self is just going on one or two rides. It’s a great idea to measure your little one hight so you know exactly how much rides they can go on.
They have wheelchair friendly rides.
Staff are amazing and full of energy which is always a great bonus.
They have drinks and snack which you can purchase.
Toilet are available, you may need to wait in a queue depending on how busy it gets.
They have arcade play, you do need to pay separate for that.
Car parking available near the resort how ever it can get really busy, after 6pm parking is free.
This is over all a good place for family and children to enjoy.
In holidays it can get busy but I think they manage it well. The wait time for rides wasn’t bad at all, the longest I had to wait for a ride was 20 min. Which is reasonable considering it was packed.
Nazma Patel — Google review
Variety of rides available with comparatively low waiting period. Totally worth it with full day pass. Park staff is also nice, they interact with kids on ride and keep them engaged.
Yogesh Pardeshi — Google review
Wonderful fun for all ages and weather. A day pass is £28 (or £14 after 5pm), but if you book online it's only £20! 😃 A year's pass is great value at £56 if you'll visit more than twice. Lots of fun rides to keep the kids amused, plenty of places to sit, eat and drink, and toilets around the area
Sarah Littleboy — Google review
If you’re going for the whole day, get tickets online. It’s cheaper. However if going after 5 get on the till. Entry is free. But u need either wrist bands or individual ride tickets to go in the rides. The opening and closing hours are updated daily so make sure to check the website. The website is quite informative and easy to navigate. We had a lot of fun in all the rides and there are some good spots to eat in and around the adventure island.
Izza — Google review
This place offers fantastic fun for both kids and adults. Normally, I tend to avoid such places due to long queues, but when we arrived around 11:30 on a Sunday morning, there were no queues at all. The staff is exceptionally helpful and friendly, and there's a wide variety of enjoyable rides to keep you entertained all day.
What's even more impressive is that it's very budget-friendly.
Ahsan Jalil — Google review
Good selection of rides and activities, lots of fun for all the family.
Sol Nawaz — Google review
Extremely good place suitable for any age and for rainy weather there is an Indoor place with a play area a swinging boat and more you can get an annual pass for 60 pounds and all you have to do is show them and you go in for free there are a lot of places to get food and drink And a day pass is 20 pounds hope this helps
Old Leigh Rd in Essex is home to The Peterboat, a family-run restaurant, pub, and bar known for its delicious fish dishes and picturesque coastal setting. The diverse menu offers freshly caught seafood, classic British fare, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. It's the perfect place to immerse yourself in the charm of historic Old Leigh while enjoying a delightful dining experience.
The pier is a well-known landmark in Southend-on-Sea and is home to a museum with displays of historic railway cars, slot machines and costumes from the early 19th century to the early 20th. The pier also has an electric train that takes you all the way to the end, where you can find a lifeboat centre, cafe and shop.
A great historical landmark and the longest pier in the world! The heritage train ride on the Thames Estuary is amazing and a great view on a sunny day. Worth the price and the queue.
You can also walk if you want to.
You have a lot of options for food and drinks in the middle of the river.
The train and the railway was maintained properly, staff professional as usual.
You must head to the pier if you are around
Joydeep Pal — Google review
Visited 21/04/22 bought tickets to walk down the pier and get the train back. It was a lovely sunny day but rather windy. Got to the end of the pier had a wander round only the Costa cafe was open this was previously Jamie and Jimmy's cafe. Out of the wind it was really nice and warm sitting on seats at the pier head. Got the new electric train back. These are a lot better than the old trains one.of which had been converted into shelters on the platform and other locations nearby.
Matt Cook — Google review
A really interesting place to visit from how long the pier is and that it has a railway along it I would have loved to get the chance to travel on the new trains they have but they weren't running and only had the old train running.
I did find there wasn't really much at the end of the pier but it's perfect for those who want to go to the end and just sit and relax watching the ships passing.
It's definitely a place to visit at least once to say you have been.
Katie Thayer — Google review
Pretty impressive pier considering the age and length! Nice stroll and reasonably priced. Only downfall was very limited shops open at the end of pier. Would have been good to have been informed before setting off, otherwise pretty cool for a afternoon trip!!! Would advise going in high tide, didn’t consider that! You can travel one way and walk back or just buy the return for a bit more on the ticket. The views are pretty impressive on a clear day.
James Shipman — Google review
I was here with my wife on Saturday, 06/04/24. It was a very windy and cloudy day but not so cold. Best to go on a hot day. The train departs towards the sea every 30 minutes at 00 and 30 minutes past the hour. Return train departs every 30 minutes at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. The return ticket costs £7.50. The pier is just over a mile long and the train journey saves you the long walk in the wind. There is a Life Boats building at the end of the pier with a higher level offering beautiful views. The gift shop has many beautiful items on sale. There's also many food and drinks outlets at the end of the pier. The sea is very dirty and the end of the pier would look much better by removing some junk to create more space.
Abdullah Yildirim — Google review
A fantastic experience - took the train out and walked back - 1.33 miles long. Train is so modern and an unusual brilliant thing on a pier. The pier has the RNLI shop and view at the very end - worth a visit and a donation for the great things they do. Also a fantastic little cafe there that does amazing cake and yummy coffee. A pity its costs to go on the pier but suppose it takes a lot to maintain such a long pier.
Mark Broadbent — Google review
It’s not just a walk. It’s meditation, contentment. Made my day.
Bonus point for the humble professionals on the ticket counter. Thanks a lot to James for his kindness.
Do lock your cycle away as cycles are not allowed. James offered to hold my foldable in the office.
Praveen Pandey — Google review
This was our first visit to Southend, and we loved it. The seafront is a traditional British resort but is well cared for and clean.
The pier was the highlight of our visit. Access is through a modern glass frontage with very helpful staff. You can either walk both ways, take the little light train both ways or what we did, walk out, and train back. All prices were reasonable.
The actual pier is wooden and arout a mile and a third long. It is a delightful walk with plenty or areas to sit if you need to.
We were there as the tide began to come in, and it was great watching the shoals of fish (whitening) following the incoming water.
At the end of the pier, there is the cafe used in the Jamie Oliver TV programme. It's much smaller than you would think
There are also two cafes that share a modern building with outside and inside seating.
The pier invested in modern electric trains, but they broke down after days, so they still use the old engines. To my mind, they are better than the new electric stock.
A great way to spend a morning!
martin cox — Google review
Brilliant and unique railway on one of the longest pier's in the UK. A gentle and scenic journey to the end of the pier and back. One can travel one way and walk back or just buy the return for a bit more on the ticket. At the end of the pier, there is a cafe, shops and entertainment things. The views are amazing.
Richard Allen — Google review
My visit to Southend-on-Sea was nothing short of magical, and the highlight of my trip was undoubtedly the iconic pier train ride. As the longest pleasure pier in the world, Southend-on-Sea offers breathtaking views of the estuary, and the train ride allows you to experience these scenic vistas in a unique and relaxing way. The gentle journey along the pier was a serene experience, providing a perfect blend of historical charm and natural beauty. Whether you're a local or a tourist, this attraction is a must-visit for anyone looking to create lasting memories.
But the wonders of Southend-on-Sea don't stop at the pier! The surrounding area is rich with attractions, beautiful beaches, and delicious dining options that cater to every taste. To capture the essence of our adventure and to share more about what Southend-on-Sea has to offer, we've put together a detailed YouTube video. From the tranquil shores to the lively town center, join us as we explore the many facets of this enchanting seaside town.
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Sanjee With Randi — Google review
Worth the long walk to the Pier itself and especially on an overcast day as the colour of the sea really stands out during this time. You can get the train across but really, there is a serene pleasure to walking across and hearing the calm of the ocean around you. Will come back in the Summer to capture the Pier glazed under peachy evening skies.
Sadek Miah — Google review
Loved the views from the pier and the history behind it. The railway track running in parallel to the walkway adds on to the beauty. We bought the walkway return ticket and it costed us each £2.50. They are concessions for some group of people.
The only suggestion is to have some more varieties of food at the end of the pier( has awesome ice cream collections though!). Definitely one of the must visit spots when you are in Southend !
Mithra Radhakrishnan — Google review
This is an awesome pier! The deck is beautifully maintained with new boards as necessary. It's a lovely walk to the far end. But sadly, there is very little to do once you're there. We had tea and cake in the café where "Jamie & Jimmy's Friday Night Feast" is filmed. The cakes were commercial - nothing special. There are toilets are the 'land' end. Two temporary toilets - with a queue and the hand-drier not working. A lovely heritage pier - and the best is not being made of it. Needs more amenities and things to occupy you at the far end.
MartinR — Google review
Fantastic view from the tram overlooking the open sea, and the cost is likely under 20 pounds for two adults and a child. Highly recommended for a summer visit to enjoy the beach.
Jain — Google review
Great little trains to take you to the end of the pier and back. You can walk if you prefer or train one way walk the other £7.50 for a return journey. They go back and forth fairly regularly. We didn't wait either journey but that could've been luck. Plenty of space on board for wheel chair users too.
Louise — Google review
Home to the longest railway pier in the world! Southend pier is a must visit in Southend! Trains do leave every 30 minutes. The pier itself has a cool view of Southend from afar! They also have my favorite fish and chip shop at Southend! Its extremely windy at the end of the pier! There's also a gift shop and a cafe at the end! Highly recommend!
Leo Papadopoulos — Google review
Enjoyed a nice walk along the pier on a sunny summer day and a relaxing train ride back. The pier is in great condition and the entrance fee is completely reasonable. Not particularly busy but a short queue for the train that appears to run a little infrequently.
Recommend for a visit when in the area!
Tom Daff — Google review
Southend pier has changed so much over the last 10 years. I visited at the weekend and took the train to the end. Wow completely different to 10 years ago. A flash new train. £6 per adult return on the train. New restaurant at the bottom and a lovely little cafe at the end. Beautiful coloured beach huts at the end and amazing views. Very cold at the end on an overcast late October day.
Kristel Goldsmith — Google review
Love Southend-on-Sea, the pier is beautiful and even on a rainy day, is a fun walk. Also found some of the most incredible wall art I've seen in a while. Great coastal town to visit on the weekend.
Vanessa Warren — Google review
Had a wonderful experience here. They offer a wheelchair for a £50 cash deposit, which they return when you have finished with the chair, and we were able to take it everywhere off the pier also. The train ride was bumpy and noisy as expected and the chips at the end of the journey from the hut at the end were lovey and hot, just what was needed, but mind the gulls, who did mostly stay away.
The pavilion was handy for drinks and toilets. Then the pier was lovely to sit and enjoy watching the sky and water change. I couldn't access the lifeboat section as it was all stairs.
Chalkwell Park is a 27-acre park that features extensive sports facilities as well as ornamental gardens. In addition to its recreational opportunities, the park is also home to the metal art school, which organizes the annual Village Green Festival in July.
A beautiful park, so much to do and look at. Amazing gardens with beautiful flowers, ponds, café, tennis, cricket the list goes on. The most beautiful cedar tree which must be ever so old but stands there so elegant, the only one thing I'll say is please keep children from climbing up on it, so many children I saw doing this and parents or their guardian was just letting play on this amazing tree it's there to be admired not to be destroyed.
Marie Coeur de Lion — Google review
Nice park for a wander, sports grounds and flowers and green grass and a nice little pond. It's a great place for a calm stroll!
Julia Damtoft — Google review
Great park with excellent facilities, skate park, playground, basketball and a cafe that serves coffee, snacks and beers. Cricket is played there in the summer.
Robert O'Sullivan — Google review
Small park but nice place for a stroll for a half an hour or so. Nicely labeled rose garden would be brilliant once they start to bloom. There was one rose called National Trust! Kids' play area was busy. Saw some heather growing nicely.
Kumudu Studds — Google review
Had a quiet walk through park. Met an historian gentleman on a scooter who told me this fine Yew tree was 400 yrs old. 1250 trees were felled in Leigh to build the Mayflower which sailed from Leigh all those years ago. Etc. After a long chat I sailed on by foot. What an informed fellow.
Sara Monk — Google review
We went to the fair as most rides were £1.50 .My grandchildren had the time of their life .The side stalls are very expensive £4 a go .Bought 3 waters that cost £6
At the end of the day you expect that.They went on the Waltzer the guy was amazing jumping on twirling them round he was like Spider Man took me back to my youth .I took cash as its alot easier than trying to pay by card but you can do both on most rides etc My youngest granddaughter who is 7 said it was the best day ever so worth every penny
Lisa Musk — Google review
I was immediately captivated by its tranquil beauty. As I strolled along the winding paths, I couldn't help but notice the stunning array of colorful flowers that adorned the park, creating a picturesque setting. The fragrance of freshly cut grass filled the air, adding to the delightful ambiance. The well-maintained lawns invited visitors to find a peaceful spot to relax and soak up the sunshine. The park's serene atmosphere provided a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it was families enjoying a picnic, friends playing a lively game of frisbee, or couples taking a romantic stroll, Chalkwell Park had something for everyone to enjoy. I found myself immersed in the serenity of nature, losing track of time as I reveled in the simple pleasures of this hidden gem in Essex.
summerOfsam clouds — Google review
Best space in this park is the rose garden. September has less bloom but it was still beautiful.
Konna Melina — Google review
This park is absolutely beautiful 😍 it is so well maintained, and the rose 🌹 bushes are a sight to behold, holistically this park is a must and a great place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the town. I was down from London for the day, so I decided to go and check it out.
HMT Casey — Google review
Fresh air, good atmosphere, not too many people and in the morning there will be a lot of pet dogs. So if you move dogs come and join the others they mostly gather in the cricket ground. But the park is huge so if you would like a quiet area you have plenty to be in. Kids of any qge would love it as there are many places to roam around.
Mujahidul Islam — Google review
Love this park. It has beautiful well kept gardens and different sporting facilities and play parks too.
Great for a nice bit of fresh air, sit down for a coffee or picnic.
Sea Life Adventure aquarium in Southend-on-Sea is one of the most popular attractions in southeastern England, and features a wide range of fish, including sharks, rays, turtles and insects. Visitors can get up close to these fascinating creatures in a walk-through tunnel tank. There are also displays featuring clownfish, rays, sharks, starfish, sea snakes, otters, penguins, dwarf caiman and giant snails.
Very friendly and helpful staff. I purchased annual tickets, which wasn't much extra for a one off visit. You also receive 20% discount on food and the gift shop with it too.
Amazing selection of fish and various animals. I think it's a great place to visit and excellent value for money.
Elizabeth Hayes — Google review
It is a great place to take your toddler to learn about sea life. Right next to the Southend beach, it gives you an opportunity to walk around and experience the other activities happening there.
Priyanku Nandi — Google review
This is one of our favourite places to visit. The annual pass gives good value for money and as an added bonus discounts at other places on the seafront too. There are some interesting and varied animals: we love the otters and penguins! The staff are always wonderful here too, so friendly
Donna King — Google review
There is much more to see than we thought.
Takes around 1 hour or so to get all the way round. Recommend that you go around twice, and you'll see things that you may have missed previously.
Rescued monkeys are sweet.
Pangea area is small, but very good.
Definitely worth visiting, book in advance and save a couple of pounds per person.
Steve Waite — Google review
Excellent value for the money! We got an annual pass which cost us £15 per person and since my little one is obsessed with the place, we have gone there 3 times in 3 weeks. She starts asking for the aquarium from wednesday.
It is not very crowded especially if you go early enough. There are not many species but I think it is fine because it is better for a place like this not to take your whole day.
The aquariums look a bit ran down. Now they seem to be doing big maintenance so hopefully it will be better.
Staff are very nice.
I think having a wristband is annoying because there is an entrance and exit. I don't get what wristband does as compared to a simple ticket.
I feel like the biggest problem is lack of information. There are some interesting fishes but you can't see anywhere what they are called. Also I would be interested to know the type of reef we are seeing but that info is not there either. These are easily fixable things so I hope they do fix it.
Sevin? Bayram — Google review
Incredible place. There are so many kinds of fishes and other marine life as well as some land life, many of which I have only seen on TV before, I was surprised that the equipments inside can simulate the habitat environment of all kinds of animals so well, it is really not easy. Recommended annual pass for repeated visiting 😊
Albert Wang — Google review
My 13 and 14 year old boys loved it, didn't think they would but we spent 2 hours there. The butterfly enclosure was amazing too
Kerry Gable — Google review
Came down with family for a fun activity to do on a Saturday. It was superhero week, so all the staff were dressed up, and there was a man dressed as Spider-Man greeting all of the kids and making them smile which was lovely.
The sealife was well kept and there were lots of lovely fish and aquatic animals to see. The butterfly house was one of my fave parts, with so many colourful butterflies to see. The monkeys and penguins were fab for the children too, and really interactive. A lovely day out, and we would return soon! Love that you can return within the year and only pay £4 for entry to upgrade to an annual pass!
Emily Kapllani — Google review
Great place to take the kids. So much to do. Entry fee is £12 or £16 for a year pass so great price for locals. So many exhibits which are kept clean and well maintained. Lots of interactive parts for little ones. Near to the beach so great on a nice day. Would definitely recommend!
Caryn — Google review
Staff were lovely! Great value for money especially if we manage to make it back with the Annual Passes we purchased today.
Kids and grown ups in the group both enjoyed themselves!
Bearing in mind it was half term week the one way system and queuing weren't too bad at all!
Moo Bru — Google review
Lovely place to take the children, staff are friendly and helpful. Cute gift shop and if you have a annual pass for Advent Island you get money off your visit. After we visited here we spent some time on the beach and had some chips. Looking far to visiting again soon.
REBECCA Gordejeva — Google review
A nice morning out for little ones . My grandson age 2 was mostly excited for the dinosaurs. I would like to see it expand and include for fish etc.
Cathy Cutting — Google review
Great little place for smaller children, not only does it have an Aquarium but also a great dinosaur, butterfly and zoo section. 🦕 🦋 🙊 We loved being able to see the penguins! It's not massive, so you'll probably only be there for a couple of hours. But there's a lot of stuff to do nearby. We thought it was reasonably priced compared to other aquariums, but thought the cafe menu could be improved. Parking nearby is about £7.50 for a few hours.
Hannah T — Google review
Throughly enjoyed our visit to Sealife Adventure this morning - the air conditioning provided a welcome relief from the high temperatures. Admission price is very reasonable, especially if you choose to pay a little bit more for an annual pass as we did. Lots to see and could easily spend 1-2 hours here going around the various exhibits. The highlight had to be the stingray pool because they seem such inquisitive animals. A few places to purchase food and drinks and the obligatory small gift shop. Looking forward to our next visit.
Mark Howell — Google review
I would like to thank nick for making our experience better as we experienced poor customer service from Shanon.
Ensure you don’t have any luggage as there is no place to keep it whilst viewing the aquarium.
It’sworthornot — Google review
Great place to visit with kids. Lots to look at including meerkats,mongoose,dinosaurs. If you get an annual pass you get discounts on toys and food so worth it. Don't get caught out on the ridiculous car park charges though which are about £3 an hour,rather park elsewhere and walk
James Robinson — Google review
Lovely place we all loved it. It's better to get a yearly pass then you get children's meals free in a chip restaurant over the road and you get 20% off in adventure island and various places in Southend.
Oliver Wright — Google review
We have the annual pass as its brilliant value, we all love attending, my son takes to different parts every time we go, food always seems fresh and tasty too! Theres a really knowledgeable guy in th butterfly are ready at hand and has talked lots of interesting things about the turrantulas and lizzards, very interesting. A really good mix of things to see, we of course love the tunnel to walk under too. Great fun time out for all weathers and is just the right size.
Belinda Feltham — Google review
We took my niece here for her seventh birthday. We had a lovely time. She really enjoyed the shark tunnel, the butterfly room and the penguins. It's quite small and not somewhere you could spend the whole day, but we went to the arcades and had a great time anyway. The gift shop is a bit pants – needs to invest in higher quality goods.
Emily — Google review
I recommend it to everyone who needs some relaxing time.To go there and book a hotel opposite the sea side.Could get unforgettable memories.
Simon Edit — Google review
Having been coming here fairly regularly since my daughter was born, and she's nearly nine now. Have watched it change and expand over the years and have always loved coming, even when it was just fish. On a quiet day you can do a lap in an hour or so, depending on how engaged your child is or not! On the plus side, your entrance fee lasts all day, so as long as you keep your wristband on, you can come in again that same day. Also, if you see it being something you'll visit regularly, highly recommend getting the annual pass - as of writing, paying an additional £2 on the entrance fee gives you unlimited access for the year.
East Beach is a sandy beach located in Shoeburyness, Essex. It is easy to access and has light fine pebble which makes it a great spot for swimming. The beach is busiest during the summer months when families come to enjoy the sun and fun on the sand.
Honestly better than southend with cheap parking and clean.
Please remember to take your rubbish with you plenty of bins there
Cleanest public toilet honestly
Always check Tide times for better enjoyment
javed mirza — Google review
Peaceful and beautiful.Feels miles away from South ends Golden Mile !!
Dave Rasch — Google review
One of the best places to do BBQ at beach in essex. Very economical parking fee and bbq area is right in front of the parking.
Clean toilets nearby and other basic amenities.
A great place for picnic in summer.
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Irfan Ahmad — Google review
A great place for a dog walk when the tide is out especially if you dog loves water as much as mine. It has channels running through it so there's always a certain amount of knee deep water there. If it's blowing a Gail you can walk round towards Southend and watch the kite surfing, it's a purfway to blow the Christmas cobwebs out.. Just please be aware of the months you are allowed to take your dogs on the beach
Steve Willis — Google review
This places is really nice for a little get away just to unwind and watch the sea in the nice hot sun. You can use the area to have fun on like playing football or volleyball (make sure you don’t kick down towards the ocean). There are fixed BBQ where you can make your own food or from what I can remember you can bring your own and cook it on the bank.
Lovely little get away.
Andrew — Google review
Lovely peaceful beach and grass area
F L — Google review
Calm place to go and chill...families, friends, couples and single people were all enjoying the views and beach. Great toilet facilities and lots of benches to sit on for people who can't manage walking on sand. Ample disabled parking.
Melanie Bartlett — Google review
Do NOT go here to swim, my foot got scratched and cut up more than I can count and it was all mainly inside the water itself, because of the tides it is extremely bipolar with it's deepness and temperature so that'll be hard to relax or have fun in, I saw a jelly fish just floating on the surface, seaweed comes in waves so good luck swimming for a prolonged period of time, the water is extremely brown to the point i question if i was going to get a brain eating amoeba any second now.
It's just not the best place to swim in, however for water related activities its perfect.
GRNT — Google review
We regularly visit this beach during the course of the year & it is always nice & relaxing. Sometimes its very busy but that's to be expected for a local beach. It's also nice to visit at sunset & later in the evening, where it is very quiet & the stars are all out.
Kev T — Google review
Outstanding scenario with clean and clamming weather near the Beach!
Alhamdulillah we've enjoyed a lot specially the adjacent Gunners Park is awesome.
Md Ali Latif Imam — Google review
Disappointed that they've put a ban on bbq's as this was always a popular thing for families enjoying this beach when I was growing up. Aswell as the lack of bins for rubbish & dog poo bins as it seems to of become quite popular with dog walkers I noticed, many not abiding by the dogs on leads rule from March..
divecamera1972 — Google review
What a lovely beach to go to! Parking space, clean toilets, barbecue areas and big park space ideal for kids to play football or picnicon the grass!. Perfect for family and birthday celebrations! Super easy access from the train station! We will definitely go back 100%
Laeti Pavia — Google review
Lovely place to visit for a picnic, you can bbq there which is rare to find. The atmosphere was nice. Parking is cheap with plenty of space. We paid £0.70 for each hour parked there.
Awni Nidinuse — Google review
Nice place with no crowds, not even on the sunny day we visited. Lots of sea and sand and not much else. Great if you don't need to be entertained and you want a little peace. A small shop and toilets adequate. Close to Shoeburyness train station.
I could walk here every day , one of my favorite walks
terry norris — Google review
Dog friendly
Kids enjoyed play areas
Clean and tidy
Parking is only a problem on very busy days.
If you like trees and grass then i recommend it 😉
Dave alien — Google review
I own a lovely Labrador and we decided he deserved a good old walk in the woods today. It was our first time visiting Belfairs and it was amazing! Our dog had a great time wondering through the trees and chasing the pigeons. We saw some squirrels, which was nice too. There is also a stunning golf course! I would totally recomend visiting Belfairs Wood!
Anabel Heath — Google review
Always nice to walk the dog in the woods I go everyday
lisa heathcote — Google review
I adore belfairs as does my dog! Can walk 4 as little or long as you want. Wear wellies!
Niki Allen — Google review
Beautiful place for a stroll. Not forgetting the golf course. Perfect in all weather's
Tracey Bradby — Google review
Great place for walking dogs and children
John Williams — Google review
Great for dog walking, lovely views, a darling Cafe with some sweet trinkets available to buy, brilliant whittling done, nearby is a really good playground (there is a kids activity bit within the woods but I cannot comment much on it as my son is a baby so hasn't used it really) .
Amy Francie — Google review
Nice, bit heavy on people with dogs off leads. Don't expect to see much wildlife as dogs seem to chase off and you are always never more than 5 metres from someone as very popular. Luckily I like dogs lol.
The Leigh Heritage Centre & Museum is a free museum that tells the story of the fishing community in Leigh and how their lives have changed over the years. The museum has original furniture and fittings from an old fisherman's cottage, which takes you back in time to when life was much more difficult. It's a great place for children to learn about history, as well as adults who may want to reminisce about days gone by.
Such a charming must-see visit to Leigh, extremely blue sunny skies, yummy ice cream and lovely volunteer Pat at the Heritage Centre Museum... already looking forward to a return visit!
leslie drinkwater — Google review
A very small museum but, love to see it. It is not only with big and rich houses that the history is made!!
Ana Silva — Google review
Popped in for a quick visit and was impressed by the building and its contents. Set up as a cottage. Only small but informative. And free!
Ruth Carter — Google review
Loved it. Very interesting. Great host who knew everything about the history and smugglers at leigh on sea. Old fishing house great too.
Debbie Grout — Google review
Lovely little centre with very friendly informative host. Plenty of Nic nacs & great historical pieces & narrative. Authentic refurbishment of typical cottage furniture. Recommended. Just walk in.
Ken Manning — Google review
A lovely little informative museum of an era now lost. This is a free museum open to all and shows the layout of an old fisherman's cottage where he and his family lived. The rooms are set up as they would have been with original fittings and furniture.
Take a step back in time and enjoy this little museum as you stroll through Leigh and have a pint in the local rub-a-dub and remember how difficult things were back in the day.
Andi Cheese — Google review
Very interesting place to visit, described the history and learnt a lot from the items on display. A look back at what life was in the old days when going into the house that had been full of things from the olden days. Took grandad and he loved it. Staff friendly and polite would be good for children learning about history of Leigh or any port town
Rhus Pegurm — Google review
Quintessentially English. 300 years of village fishing history in a restored cockles house. Beautiful heritage gem in a chocolate box working village. A must see. Knowledgeable and helpful volunteers. Apparently, people from all over world travel here to trace family history.
Velda Wells — Google review
My favourite place to take visitors to Southend. Very small but thats part of its charm and always a friendly welcome.
Chalkwell Beach is a serene and peaceful sandy beach located east of Chalkwell Station on the Southend seafront. It is a popular spot for sunbathing and walking in the winter, as well as for swimming and kayaking in the summer. The beach has wide sand beaches, local facilities, cafes, and a promenade with kiosks selling refreshments.
My favourite southend beach
Philip Irwin — Google review
Massive park, feels like you're in the countryside you can find a spot where you're nice and isolated from other people where it's quiet. It's great to see the cyclist doing their thing and seeing the deer and all the other wildlife.
Kimmi Xerxs — Google review
Beautiful pebble beach with a lovely walking path. There are cafés which serve hot and cold drinks, ice cream and chips. There is parking but depending on the season, it is quite likely to be full so you'll need to check the side streets too.
Pooja Parthiban — Google review
Love it down here, the beach is kept nice and tidy, toilet facilities are good. I often come down here for a run in the morning or to ride my unicycle in the evening. Definitely worth a visit.
Dom B — Google review
Lovely beach with free accessible toilets. Very close to the main train line station and easily accessible in general. The beach is very friendly and clean. Close to the seaside restaurants with seafood 🦞. Highly recommended and yes, don’t miss the sunsets by the beach.
Sarah N — Google review
Arguably the best kept and quietest part of this coastline. To my surprise there is a nice amount of sand on this beach and even on the busiest days you can find a space to sit. Be aware that although parking used to be free after 6pm, that has now changed to free parking after 9pm for a lot of this stretch.
Rose Victoria — Google review
Beach was very good with public toilets. We visited in September 2020, the beach was good, a bit stony but there was sand. In the morning the tide was in, but by the evening it the sea was miles away. They have an open shallow salt water pool thing; once the tide was gone there was a pool area. Everyone was socially distanced and the public toilets were quite clean and maintained. If you get there early there is parking but midday is luck. Overall, very good.
Stephen Richard Boyle — Google review
Such a beautiful place to take your doggo 🐶
Abi Moss — Google review
Beautiful sunsets, plenty of places to eat and drink and a lovely walk with the family and dog.
Nicola Wakeling — Google review
Every Thursday there is an event where anyone can participate.I got invited from a friend and I just loved the atmosphere and the people are so welcoming. Must try this.
Hari — Google review
Nice beach, pebbles everywhere so not for a sandy beach day but the sea had very little pebbles so was easy to walk on and sea was clear enough and was warm after the sun had been on it for a while. Wonderfully easy to get to from London travelled on the train down and the station was a 2 minute walk away from the beach. Only one food place nearby and shut way before dinner timings. Toilets are good for a beach each one separate. Had a really good day out here.
sophia — Google review
Bloody love it here. I come by myself to meditate or do some training or we all come down as a family for a walk and a paddle. It’s one of my favourite spots
Luke Tivey — Google review
The beach is full of stones and shells, there are shells in the water and you can choose with a few cuts, from 1:00 p.m. the water receded and it's like a swamp full of mud and shells. I don't recommend it at all.
Cami M. — Google review
I appreciate the opportunity to visit this beach, it certainly did not meet my expectations and is not a place I would eagerly recommend to others seeking a truly enjoyable seaside experience.
Alan George Thomas — Google review
We really enjoyed our time here... only 45 mins from Limehouse... Great for kids..
Mahima Kuruppu — Google review
Lovely walk.. really clean even with a lot of dog walkers. Can really catch a lovely sunset on the right day.
Shoebury Common is a beach that has received recognition for its high water quality, cleanliness, and safe pedestrian areas. It features a wooden platform with ramped access and the iconic Uncle Tom's Cabin where visitors can enjoy ice creams and other refreshments. The beach also boasts a promenade lined with beach huts and stunning views of the Thames Estuary that showcase various maritime movements. Although it is a lovely little beach to visit, some visitors have suggested adding more benches to improve seating options.
A fantastic destination if you want to spent time next to the 🌊 sea.
The beach is not sandy but.the shells and the stones makes.it all more.exciting for adults and for.children to explore.
There is the icecream from the uncle toms caring that is a must for every visitor.
There are numerous colourfully beach huts and is peacefully quiet in the late afternoons.
There is a spacious carpark that charges very little however you have to be careful about the closing time.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from may to September.
Astir Astir — Google review
The beach is not suitable due to the low tide at July end. My kids were disappointed they could not swim.
Hebziba Frederik — Google review
We were hoping to get sandy beach in Southend on Sea but sadly couldn't find any. We tried East beach, Shoebury common beach and City beach as well.
However Shoebury beach is nice and clean and my kids had some fun.
AftabFoods UK — Google review
The best place to visit to purge the soul. I hope it stays as it is remote and peaceful.
Gul Alkaya — Google review
Ideal atmosphere for spending a restful time. The sea is outstanding (keeping a note of the tide times would be handy). Close to the car park. Surrounded by lovely views spreading to the very end of the front and facing Sheerness Port.
artyom.art1 — Google review
This is a lovely little beach that my boyfriend and I come to often. It has a little coffee and snack bar during peak season, benches to sit on and a toilet if you are able bodied and can walk to it. Otherwise you can drive to it. We decided to go at night on a whim and it was scary! So stick to daylight hours.
Evie Bea Twenty — Google review
Very nice place, as I was cycling down here from London. It was kinda busy but still had a pleasent stay there. Bit unlucky as the sea was on a low tide next time try to catch the highest level.
Mátyás Gáspár — Google review
It is an amazing place. Too bad that London decide to use all water when os nice and sunny. We want watter at șea when is sunny not when is cold, windy and rainy.
Iulia Iulia — Google review
Lovely beach, not too busy. Better for strolling along than playing on.
Ricky Rew — Google review
Lovely little beach but could do with a few more benches.
The Prittlewell Priory Museum is a recently opened museum in the town of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England that houses a varied collection of artefacts from archaeology to history to social life. The museum also contains a section on the natural history of south east Essex.
Superb tour of Prittlewell Priory which described the rich history of the site over 1000 years. A real gem of a place. The guide, Verna, is an enthusiastic historian who was able to bring the place to life with knowledge and humour. Thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Adrian Wells — Google review
Fairly small building
Didn't take long to walk around
The best thing is the cave style rooms, very small dated from 1200
Beautiful gardens surrounding the priory
Interesting historical facts throughout , with some interactive sections
Visitor centre directly opposite the priory
Free parking and disabled parking nearby
Snoopy — Google review
Fantastic historical house. Free to visit and you could spend hours looking and reading all the facts about it. It has so much historical facts and information available to the public. From monks to royalty and the people who lived here and who just visited over centuries. Great day with the little ones 👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Fredi G — Google review
Really nice surrounding gardens and the grounds are gorgeous and suitable for the whole family. Lovely formal areas along side a large pond.
Team TKJA — Google review
Stunning historical property and museum. They also had a very nice visitor centre with good coffee and Southend's famous Rossi's ice cream. What a treat.
VR Southend — Google review
Really interesting place to visit.
Suzanne Belcher — Google review
What a beautiful old building, attended as part of a wedding party. Stunning inside and the gardens are wonderful. Well worth a visit
Lucia Hall — Google review
Great visit thanks to a tour from Verna. Lots to see and a surprising history of Southend. Richie Rich! Who knew?
Simon Ballard — Google review
Nice for a stroll. Great autumn colour. The Priory building is very well presented and improvements have been made for all to enjoy.
Gary Sharp — Google review
The priory was interesting and very well presented by the staff who are excellent at their job the only word thing in the grounds of the park itself are a couple of lakes full of rats 🐀 yes rats so when people feed the ducks they actually feed the rats who come right up to you like squirrels and know one seems to mind.....
Rick Buckley — Google review
Great place to visit, relax and take in some green space and history.
Andi Cheese — Google review
It is very peaceful. I had an amazing time as l learnt how long the buildings have been preserved by the government.
Rollacity in Rochford is a great spot for a fun day out with friends and family. You can either rent quad skates or bring your own to enjoy skating around the rink. The venue offers food and drinks, making it convenient for visitors. Guests have praised the friendly host who ensured that a birthday party was well-organized and enjoyable, with spacious, air-conditioned party rooms and individually packed food for hygiene.
I had the best time celebrating a birthday there last Friday. My niece said it was the BEST birthday she's had. Thanks to Megan for her amazing customer service. So polite, helpful and friendly, she really made the experience worthwhile as it was my first time visiting and I had many questions. Thanks for making my niece's experience and birthday amazing :)
Created2 inspire — Google review
Our first time here today and it was amazing. Had a bday party booked . The host - George, was so nice and friendly. Gave us all the information, interacted very well with all the kids. Everything was organised well and ran in time. The music and ambiance was great. Food was individually packed ( big plus, hygiene wise) , party room was spacious and air conditioned. Plenty of drinks, good party bags. The kids and the parents all had a blast. Would recommend to all. Very pleased.
Anuranjani Sardesai — Google review
Accompanying my grandchildren to a party was a trip down memory lane! It’s a newer building than the Rollercity of 25 years ago. Very nice environment, safe, clean and fun. All the staff were lovely and I was completely surprised by the quality of the food from the bar- served by Alex, who was delightful. Well done team!
Patsy Littlejohns — Google review
Great venue for a great time. I have recently got back into skating thanks to my little girl and starting to become a regular at Rollacity. The rink is always clean, tidy and welcoming. Ideal place to lose yourself skating for a few hrs thanks to the music. I have found all the staff friendly, from the reception, the skate hire, to the bar, the DJ and especially the skating stewards. I have to make a special mention of Becka, Ollie, and especially Josh, Stella and Aaron. They all take their time to make sure all the kids (and adults) are safe, and have helped my daughter improve her ability on the rink. Without these youngsters it wouldn't be the friendly and welcoming environment it is. I would recommend it to anyone, with any ability wanting something to do and learn a new skill.
Wesley Batty — Google review
Had a great afternoon out with my 2 sisters here. Cost of skate hire, then 11-6pm use of skate hall (though we only stayed 4-6pm) was around £11 each. Drinks and food available. Toilets were upstairs, so getting there with skates in is not impossible, but not exactly convenient. Lockers available at 20p per use. Music upon request from the DJ and we got a shout-out too! Great fun!
Abbalina B — Google review
Had a great time here last night yet again..private hire with Ronnie's way sen events with son... staff here are all so lovely and the young assistants skating around are so helpful and friendly..we've been to a few events here and always have a good experience.
.can't wait to come back.
victoria jess — Google review
So much fun here! We all had a great time, skating and singing along to the music- which you can request your favourites on an app! They serve food and drinks and there are lockers for your belongings. Also has toilets, however they are upstairs.
We really enjoy going here and we will definitely be going back.
Sarah Rehling Ahlstedt — Google review
Really good fun great staff great atmosphere unfortunately they lose 2 stars because I purchased a quarter pounder meal deal and spent 5 mins trying to work out what type of meat the patty was on top of it being barely warm alongside the perfectly hot fries I don’t feel bad for the staff member I voiced my concerns with as I was very upset with the burger I didn’t want money back I threw it in the bin it was disgusting and a disgrace to call that a burger I should of gone with the hotdog …. Overall great place just don’t mess with the burger I would expect the burger from a 99p run down chicken shop in Camberwell just go with the hotdog trust me the venue and staff deserve 5 stars but come on!?!?! You’re not supposed to be able to mess up a beef burger ?!??!! How is that even possible to serve that as a quarter pounder
Chris — Google review
Good size skating area. Nice space to skate and eat for parties. Small reception area and small car park so can make large groups visiting very difficult.
Christopher Lane — Google review
I have been skating for a while now and i have been to a lot of roller skating events this was my First time visiting Rollacity it was a very good experience i would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to try out for the first time or if you want to try a new place to skate the staff are very friendly and the DJ is awesome 😎
terry stopher — Google review
Good value for money as a family of four... Decent sound system and music. Found the parties a little expensive as they don't drop in cost the more you bring as you might as well hire the whole centre with only 30 .
Jose Miro — Google review
It's a nice clean place, friendly staff, it was pretty over crowded on the 'rink' to be honest so if your going with little ones just be aware, you also can't use your own skates if they are 'aggresive/street skates'
Nick Munro — Google review
Grandchildren's birthday party was held here on Saturday & was enjoyable. They are twins & were both made to feel special in the spotlight.
It was my first visit since I used to take my own kids to Roller City in the 90's & it was really good.
Husband had cheese burger & chips & I had cheese burger with sweet potato fries both with a bit of salad & a cup of tea for £6.99 each which we thought was a really good meal deal.
The place was really busy but not too crowded on the rink.
The only fault was the area reserved for their friends next to the rink was quite small & not a lot of room to put bags, coats & presents. Also, when they went upstairs for their meal it was a bit rushed & they were hurried out, hence only 4*.
All in all, though, they thoroughly e joyed themselves.
Chris Welch — Google review
As a teenager (40ish years ago) I used to skate at "Roller City" in Eastwood. Now as supposed adults my wife and I bring our six-year-old daughter here and she loves it. The place isn't huge but it has it all; music, lights, games, bar, etc. Plus it beats the old place in one very important area in that the skates they rent to you are proper hockey boots...
Stuart Amoore — Google review
It's a great place to skate but avoid when really busy if you like to get upto speed. The food is ok for the price but I'd prefer better quality and some gluten free hot food options.
Gary Howlett — Google review
Great staff, great rink and fairly priced. Unfortunately the music is far too loud to be sociable or have any conversations so I tend to go elsewhere, and I know a lot of people who avoid booking parties here because of the very unnecessary loud music as you can't hear anybody speak on or off the rink. If the music was halved it would be a perfect venue.
Londoner Simmer — Google review
Want to say a huge thank you to the staff at Rollercity who handled our private event. From the stewards who took time to show how younger guests how to skate, the DJ who kept us entertained, the bar staff who kept us refreshed and the skate hire team who never lost patience when we swapped our skates (again). We all had an amazing night. Thank you.
Donna Street — Google review
I haven't skated in many many years, so was pleased to break out the quads and get back into it. Great fun, great music, nice crowd. I'll definitely be going again, and hopefully I'll be able to revive my old skating skills.
Paul Anthony Barrow — Google review
Went during the Easter holidays, it's a good idea to check the opening times on the website during the holidays and book in advance. Great place for kids and adults.
PuffY x — Google review
Having spent so much time at the original RollaCity back in the 90s that I’m surprised I didn’t grow wheels of my own, it’s a pleasure to take my children skating here and try and impart some of my former expertise. I booked a trial lesson for my girls (6 & 8) this afternoon and, even though we were late due to terrible traffic, the instructor (Andy) still gave them his undivided attention for the full hour. In that time he was able to teach them more than I had been able to in 4 separate visits! The venue, although smaller than its older brother, is still plenty big enough to pick up some speed and is immaculately clean. Bit inconvenient having the toilets upstairs though. The staff are absolutely fantastic, all extremely friendly and helpful. For anyone my age looking to relive a piece of their youth, can’t recommend the place highly enough and once again a massive thank you to Andy.
Kevin Kay — Google review
Took my grandsons for their first skate , the lovely girl steward gave them a little tutorial and off they went ! Three hours later we left after having the best time , can’t wait to do it again
Lindsey richardson — Google review
Good sized ring for beginners, skate hire is available and they are decent quality and condition.
The food and drinks are fairly priced.
Can get busy at times but quiets down when the bday partys head off each hour.
Great for the kids to get started and good for those improving their skills but a bit small for anyone that's competition level.
Tony Davis — Google review
We attended on a Saturday evening expecting to go in at 7pm. Unfortunately pre booked and pay at door had the same queue so we waited 35 minutes to get in. When we did finally get to the front of the queue it was a very fast and simple scan the barcode and we was in (what was the hold up??).
Unfortunately the rink was too busy for us. This was made worse by the amount of kids performing "stunts" and weaving in and out of the slower skaters we no respect at all.
The stewards were just 2 teenagers that spent most of the time with their friends rather than actually doing a job.
The bar serves food and drink so is good for spectators but causes a long wait for those wanting just a drink.
If we was to attend again we would go at a quieter time.
The Southend Central Museum & Planetarium deals with the local and natural history of South East Essex. The museum contains exhibitions of the national and archaeological treasures that comprise the area. The planetarium is also open to the public and offers a range of activities for children.
Totally free and delicate museum, it's very small but detailed.
Yung Yu Wu — Google review
Well worth a visit, especially as it is free to enter. The museum concentrates on Southend's history throughout the ages showing you archaeological finds from the local area. It's exhibits are set up in a way that you are walking through each period of human history from neolithic stone age, Iron age Bronze age, Romon etc. They travel up the time line through to modern day and have a spectacular collection of period radios all manufactured in Southend. We went to see the planetarium which you do have to pay for but is also well worth the price of admission. There are toilet facilities and an area for you to eat your own packed lunch as there isn't a café and the tea/coffee machine was switched off. There is a car park not 2 minutes away with plenty of parking. We went on a Sunday and had the museum basically to our selves.
David H-R — Google review
Popped in today with the kids, had the whole place to ourselves. Loads of different interesting exhibits and two very helpful staff members. Can't wait for the Planetarium to open next month.
Gordo — Google review
I recently went along to the planetarium with my young daughter who’s obsessed with the stars.. it was amazing. It was hugely informative and the speaker very engaging. The staff were so passionate and full of wonderful information and history about the local area and very helpful. I really enjoyed our visit and will be back for another very soon. Highly recommend. A fantastic place to drop into. Note: we didn’t buy ticket on that occasion but were lucky and staff were very accommodating.. however to be safe a simple phone call ahead to reception to reserve a ticket would be advised.
Kate Page — Google review
Had a great time looking at the exhibitions many from around the local area. The was many fun things to do.. Try on viking helmets etc the staff were really nice and covered all questions with a smile the spoke about the artifacts informatively and with pride. All with free entry you can't go wrong.
Joe Seabrook — Google review
A lovely museum to visit. Free to enter. A few things for the kids to do, rope knots, crayon rubbings, make a radio with the felt shapes, a question booklet to fill in and our favourite was measure yourself against the animals wall. I would definitely recommend a visit. Warning, there are a few stairs to enter (Maybe 3) I just carried the buggy up the stairs. Also there is a planetarium upstairs which is chargeable. We did not visit, so can't comment.
zoe stewart — Google review
Yeh was a nice place to see some cool things and read up on. Unfortunately the planetarium section upstairs was booking only and looked closed anyway, So disappointed as I really wanted to see that. Would advise to check website before and book tickets prior to avoid disappointment. Overall was cool to see and nicely set up and maintained by staff.👍
gok clumb — Google review
Such an educational visit, we visited the museum and planetarium and both were really immersive and educational. Looks like they are installing a new exhibition when we visited as the Ecko area was cordoned off.
Carmel Bentham nee Abi-Aad — Google review
Absolutely fab day out. Reg the volunteer was amazing I don't think I've ever met someone who I've learnt more facts from in an hour! Also the front of house ladies were Absolutely lovely. So much detail and local histories! Well worth it!
Kate Everest — Google review
Free Cabinet of Curiosities with plenty of antiquities and Victorian collectables.
Small fee to the Planetarium show (roughly 1 hour) with a talk by a very knowledgeable guide. Well worth the visit.
Antoine Becaglia — Google review
The Southend Central museum is a small local museum dedicated to the history and wildlife of the Southend area.
Although rather small and old fashioned, the museum contains a lot of interesting artifacts and little rooms you can look into to discover how people in the area lived over the years.
There's also a temporary gallery, at the time of visiting (July 2018) it contained an exhibit dedicated to veterans, full of fascinating photos and places where you can stand to listen to the people tell their stories.
The museum is run by elderly staff who are very welcoming and friendly.
Both the main part of the museum and the temporary exhibit are completely free to enter, so I strongly recommend making a small purchase in the gift shop to support the museum and keep it running.
Bartek Soltys — Google review
I've been meaning to visit our museum for years... chance would have it that I was on foot today... I felt transported... such interesting objects and information... the building was cool and all was peaceful inside... was easy to forget the busy world outside and step back in time for a while.... thoroughly recommend.
Simonne Davis — Google review
Small museum located away from beach side. The history of radio is the main attraction of the museum. It's free and a planatarium is paid.
anoop m — Google review
Fascinating local museums and Southend is no exception especially with its new Saxon King display. 1500 year old artifacts discovered in Prittlewell in 2003. The planetarium, the only one outside London, is well worth waiting for
Robert Cooper — Google review
It's full of beautiful items from years past. If you are into the history of radio and television and how it evolved over the years, this place will fascinate you.
Westcliff Beach is a classic, low-tide beach that's great for swimming and walks. It's close to the casino and ice cream parlor at Southend-on-Sea's famous Rossi Ice Cream Parlour, and it's also popular with dog walkers.
The whole marine drive from Leigh on sea to Southend via westcliff is a much do ,, peaceful and cozy cafes, warm people with dog ..charming sands and weaves and
Alaka Ray — Google review
I am not impressed how can this be the 2 best beach in soulthend. It is muddy and too close to the centre of soulthend on sea. The road is also right next to the beach. I would rather go to shoeburyness beach. You have to cross the road to go to the toilet and it is insanely dirty and smells like ballons. I would give it an 3.1/10. The tide comes too close.
Robin Has — Google review
Nice beach with a couple of cafés, dog friendly between October and March.
Kevin Wilson — Google review
Beautiful night experience!!
M22 NSR — Google review
Was nice and close to places to eat
L M — Google review
not my fave, right next to the road and since close to southend always packed, but there are some places to grab ice cream, fish n chips along the road and cafes, but the beach itself isnt that nice to sit around on as its quite rocky and has alot of seaweed washed up (saw a bunch of dead crabs laying around too) and theres some nasty smell from the water, the tide is also way too close, you have to cross the road for toilets too.. wouldnt really recomment
Yasmin S — Google review
The tide was completely out, a lot of clay, actual beach area is quite narrow with pebbles and sand, when the tide eventually came in it didn't stop, eventually everyone had to get off the beach as it ended up completely submerged, that's nature for you.
Lots of food and drink around, places to buy bucket and spade, that kinda thing, water was calm, not the clearest but this ain't the Maldives. 🤷🏿♂️
Michael Batson (MikeeB) — Google review
Always a pleasure to visit, anytime of year, but pricey for parking £2.60 an hour.
Tony Byrne — Google review
Beautiful place with or without the sea 😊. The water in the sea is a bit green, but you don't have that feeling of dirty water. It's just impossible to see truth. When low tide goes on, it's very good experience just take a walk "inside" the see but with almost dry feet.
Kevin Richter — Google review
Nice beach, just off the road & pavement made up of lots of small stones and lots of small & large people. Lots of slimy seaweed under foot when in the water - if you like that kind of thing. Overall just so happy to chill by the sea in the sun can't really give it anything but 5 stars
Ben Slater — Google review
First time coming here and very happy to say I'd come again. There are parts of the beach with sand and parts with pebbles so if you're looking for a sandy bit keep going. The tide comes up all the way so don't leave your stuff too long, but that was only for a short while and we went to get food before coming back to sit on the beach again. Quite busy the day we went but not over crowded and lots of restaurants nearby for lunch and dinner. Can't argue that for a beach in the UK!
Southchurch Park is a recreational park in the parish of Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. The park has a lake and gardens, as well as a playground and cafe. The park is peaceful and popular for picnics and walks.
Absolutely love Southchurch Park. It's my fave in the area. Plenty of things to see and for little ones to explore. Huge field, basketball court, tennis courts (where we do Kangoo Jumps classes during summer months), pond, nice cafe, play area and football pitch. Perfect!
Agnese Bluma — Google review
During my visit to a nearby palace, I had the opportunity to explore this particular spot. I was amazed by the diverse range of ducks and other wildlife that inhabited the area, creating a vibrant atmosphere with various types of birds. The weather couldn't have been better, as the sun shone brightly, casting a beautiful glow over the surroundings. It was truly a peaceful place to wander around and unwind. What made it even better was the fact that it wasn't crowded at all, allowing me to fully enjoy the delightful experience.
MOBIN MONCY — Google review
Beautiful park, spacious, pond with swans, lots of friendly people and space for puppies to run around. Love the atmosphere and vibe of park.
Razaan Van Zyl — Google review
Large park with plenty of play areas for the kids. Beautiful lake. Had something to eat in the cafe.
No parking fees.
Mark Langran — Google review
A really beautiful park, it has a cafe, pond, basketball court, play park and toilets.
Olivia Diamond — Google review
a lovely park with a special focus on ducks and other related pound birds. I particularly appreciated the diversity (i.e. age, social, pets) in attendance... definately the most inclusive park I ever visited
Ani Ekanem — Google review
I found it quite nice to spend time in this park, the people around are super friendly, there are puppies playing everywhere, and yet it's big enough that it's very quiet for some relax-time.
Erika Avila — Google review
We go to Southchurch Park alot,it's a pretty park with a lovely lake, we enjoy walking our dogs here, nice flowers,they have toilets and a cafe, in the summer they have bands playing on a Sunday outside the cafe,
They also have a cricket pitch. I would recommend this park x
genenne trickey — Google review
Always a great place to visit. Dogs love the walk and meeting new friends. We enjoy interacting with other owners and the Cafe serves excellent coffee and bacon sandwiches. Just wish dog owners would ALL pick up "their" dog's poo.
Geoff Gill — Google review
A well kept park, children's play area, cafe, toilets, cricket pitch. Plenty of park benches and a picnic area and a small car park.
Kathleen Owen — Google review
I love this park. Was my GSD Harriet’s favourite place and was the last place I ever took her before she passed. Will always hold a special place in my head sitting with her looking at the swans and the ducks I just find it so peaceful at night when the lights round the pond are on
Alex Munn — Google review
Great park, field, play area, cafe, gardens, rose beds, table tennis. Great for Dog walking, enjoyable views, large pond/lake for viewing ducks and swans and seagulls. Free available parking in 2 local car parks. Also within walking distance of the Sea Front.
Team TKJA — Google review
Great park to spend a good day with friends and family. Short walking distance from sea side as well.
M U — Google review
My local park. I noticed all the nice photos have gone up, none of it on a rainy day!
There's a lot of inconsiderate dog walkers, leaving their dog mess everywhere but generally speaking it's a lovely park and one of the better ones in the area.
Vegan Mortgage Adviser — Google review
Take my dog there very regularly best for dogs in Southend.
Steve Stewart — Google review
It's a lovely park we go to watch our grandson train on Saturday morning & play on Sunday. The main drawback is the scum dog owners who don't pick up their dog poo one of his team mates slid just off the pitch and into a pile right down his leg lucky he was wearing trackie bottoms.
The Shoebury Garrison Memorial is a significant historical military site that retains many old buildings that have been sympathetically repurposed. It is situated on a significant historic Military Site, and is a popular destination for visitors who enjoy learning about the history of the Garrison and its associated sites.
I like walking my pup here it's nice and quiet with beautiful views of the estuary
Claire Phillips — Google review
Lovely place to visit until some lady pops out the front room to tell us... These are private premises... while we were doing a charity ride out on motorcycles. Lol
Biker Paul — Google review
Good to see so many old buildings repurposed sympathetically. Significant historic Military Site.
Norman Hunter — Google review
Lovely walk through gunners park.
Philip Irwin — Google review
Very pretty, very quiet and private. Loved reading the information boards at memorial sites and learning about the history of the Garrison site.
Sarah P — Google review
Garrison is a lovely place to walk round. Lots of military past. Can take dogs, walk or cycle. Lovely cafe for food and drink. The cafe is called Serendipity Cafe. Dogs allowed in cafe, but have to be well behaved. No public toilets, only those in the cafe. Cafe is located near the smaller car park. There is a bigger car park located on Gunners park and its free. Everyone I speak to says how lovely the Garrison is to walk round.
Hope you enjoy your visit.
peter belsham — Google review
Wonderful find. Highly recommend going. Take your dog, your children. Can't wait to go back again
Tracey Bradby — Google review
Peaceful & dog friendly this time of year
Niki Allen — Google review
Excellent walk from Unkle Toms Cabin area to The Garrison. Recommended!
Geoff Grove — Google review
Good place to walk especially with dogs. Needs a refreshment bar or cafe. Cafe has now opened. Limited opening times. Food ok at the prices you have to pay now.
The island is a nature reserve and birdwatching hotspot with beautiful views. There is no public toilet on the island, so be prepared to buy something to drink or use the golf cafe's facilities.
Ounce you go to the last carpark,their is one hide ....The only thing is it's quite muddy on route to get to...it took me 39 mins. With a lot of help from locals,to get to,but it was well worth it,in spite the fact that the path way ,was muddy,and it rained quite heavily.They could of had shutters through the windows,which could of helped more to keep you dry...
Anthony Harriott — Google review
Lovely to walk around during summer. Some nice coastal path, great for wildlife. Roads are extremely uneven driving into the carpark though, be careful to avoid potholes!
Chloe Davies — Google review
Love this place, it's so beautiful! Lots of different walks to go on and interesting things to see or simply just sit and enjoy the view! Bring a drink and snacks and you can spend the day there just taking it easy.
sl — Google review
A circular two mile walk around this island is fantastic for wildlife or just taking the dog for a walk . The scenery looking out to the Thames is something else as well
Robert Davies — Google review
It is a very good place for long walk, specially on hot sunny day to capture some vitamin D. However, there is not enough facility of toilet, which you can find in a golf cafe, where you need to buy something to use it. The natural beauty is so full, that you won't regret going there. If you are lucky you might see the chorus dance of birds in the sky. Enjoy.
Dr Uma Ema — Google review
A beautiful nature reserve right on the estuary. It offers quiet and tranquil walking routes either along the river which will take you to Benfleet or along the various routes crossing the reserve. There is plenty of parking either at the entrance to the reserve or right at the very end of the road where you can also launch river vessels, canoes/dinghies/motor boats etc into the water (charge). There are lots of birds to watch as well as the traffic on the river. You will also be able to see Hadleigh castle in the distance. Both Leigh-on-Sea and Benfleet stations are close enough to the path that you could walk from one to the other.
Si Braybrooke-Gibbens — Google review
Lovely area to walk your dogs (pick up their mess as bins are provided) but can be a little bit chilly on a winter morning so wrap for cold days.
Philip Felstead — Google review
A really lovely nature reserve. It's beautiful, peaceful and buggy accessible in most places.