Welcome to Southend on Sea

Southend-on-Sea is a seaside resort town located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on the north bank of the Thames Estuary and is known for its long sandy beaches, amusement parks, and pier. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it was once a popular destination for wealthy Londoners looking to escape the city. Today, Southend-on-Sea is a bustling town with a vibrant nightlife, excellent shopping, and a range of cultural attractions.

One of the main attractions in Southend-on-Sea is the pier, which is the longest pleasure pier in the world. The pier stretches for 1.34 miles into the Thames Estuary and is home to a range of attractions, including a museum, an amusement arcade, and a restaurant. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the pier and enjoy the stunning views of the estuary and the town. The pier is also a popular spot for fishing, and there are regular fishing competitions held throughout the year.

Southend-on-Sea is also home to a range of cultural attractions, including the Beecroft Art Gallery, which houses a collection of paintings, sculptures, and ceramics by local artists. The town also has a thriving music scene, with regular concerts and festivals held throughout the year. The Cliffs Pavilion is a popular venue for live music and theatre performances, and it has hosted some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Overall, Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant and exciting town with something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 4.4°C

Feels Like: 0.1°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Greenways Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Theresa Goodrich	Greenways Southend-On-Sea Essex SS1 3BS 1702987950 School Website
Southchurch High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Airoll	Southchurch Boulevard Southend-On-Sea SS2 4XA 1702900777 School Website
Southend High School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Jason Carey	Southchurch Boulevard Southend On Sea Essex SS2 4UZ 01702588852 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Mullally	Windermere Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS1 2RF 1702534546 School Website
Hamstel Infant School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Clark	Hamstel Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 4PQ 1702468461 School Website
Hamstel Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Farrell	Hamstel Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 4PQ 1702468048 School Website
St Nicholas School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Fox	Philpott Avenue Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 4RL 1702462322 School Website
Porters Grange Primary School And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Henley	Lancaster Gardens Southend On Sea Essex SS1 2NS 01702468047 School Website
Bournemouth Park Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Will Brogan	Bournemouth Park Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 5JN 1702468046 School Website
Thorpe Hall School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Duckitt	Wakering Road Southend-On-Sea SS1 3RD 1702582340 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Southend East Ambleside Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 2UP 0.45 Miles

Thorpe Bay Station Road, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1 3JY 1.01 Miles

Southend Central Clifftown Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AB 1.19 Miles

Prittlewell Station Approach, Prittlewell, Essex, SS2 5BT 1.25 Miles

Southend Victoria Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6AZ 1.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Master Taxis 01702 300300 15 Lifstan Way, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 2YA 0.43 Miles
Getaway Private Hire 01702 309488 6 Manilla Road, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 2TS 0.51 Miles
Air Lines Transfers 01702 303785 189 York Rd, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 2RU 0.64 Miles
Associated Star Cars Ltd 01702 611611 19 Southchurch Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 2RR 0.70 Miles
Club Cars 01702 332233 259 Hamstel Rd, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 4LB 0.78 Miles
Radio Cars 01702 345678 259 Hamstel Rd, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 4LB 0.78 Miles
Southend American Limos 0800 073 9696 22 Cromer Road, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 2DU 0.82 Miles
Airport Taxis Southend 07761 196045 London Road, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 1JX 1.20 Miles
My Town Cabs 01702 616263 Adventure Island, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE 1.24 Miles
Taylormade Chauffeurs 07949 145157 9 Rackenford, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS3 8BE 1.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss1 361D Lifstan Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss1 279D Brettenham Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss1 254D Ambleside Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss1 325 Woodgrange Drive Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss1 116D The Strand Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss2 263D Ilfracombe Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss1 6D Sackville Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss1 121D Plas Newydd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss1 185D Chelsea Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss1 377D Wyatts Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss1 52D Chase Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss1 108D Hawtree Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss2 123D Richmond Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss2 146D Glynde Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss1 15D Wansfell Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Shaftesbury Avenue Surgery 01702 582687	119 Shaftesbury Avenue Thorpe Bay Southend-On-Sea Essex SS1 3AN
Central Surgery - Southchurch Blvd 01702 468443	27 Southchurch Boulevard Southend On Sea Essex SS2 4UB
Southend East Pcn Hub 01702 468443	27 Southchurch Boulevard Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 4UB
The Practice Northumberland Avenue 01702 440720	32 Northumberland Avenue Southend On Sea Essex SS1 2TH
Belle Vue Baptist Church - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Belle Vue Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 2QZ

Local Stores

Southend
57 Sutton Road
Southend-On-Sea
Essex
SS2 5PB
01702 613264
Store Website
1.03 miles

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SPAR - Southend on Sea
662 Southchurch Road
Southend on Sea
SS1 2PS
01702 781 605
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Southend-On-Sea Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 4, Blyth House 535 Southchurch Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS1 2AY 01702 466 718 southendonsea@vets4pets.com Website 0.51 miles
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Medivet Downes Thorpe Bay
27 Shoebury Road Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3RP 01702 584511 downes.thorpe@medivet.co.uk Website 0.89 miles

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Southend Victoria Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home 85 London Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS1 1PA 01702 410 770 southend@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.55 miles

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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - Shoebury
9 St. Andrews Road Shoeburyness Southend-On-Sea Essex SS3 9JA 01702 299554 shoebury@ehvg.co.uk Website 1.72 miles
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Southend Airport Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Airport Business Park, Rochford Road Southend Airport Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 6FW 01702538840 southendairport@vets4pets.com Website 2.69 miles
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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - The Veterinary Hospital
230 Prince Avenue Southend On Sea Essex SS0 0NN 01702 322 222 reception@ehvg.co.uk Website 2.73 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 2.05 miles Postcode Ss3 9Hq Takes You To The Harvester Restaurant On Ness Road. Follow This Round The Corner Until You See New Barge Pier Road, And Turn In There. I'Ve Struggled A Bit To Find The Most Accurate Car Park Postcode If You'Re Relying On Sat Nav, As The Estates Are Still Being Built, And Postcodes Don'T Seem To Be Available For The Most Logical Choices.

Location what3words tube.organ.ants

Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 4.81 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

Location what3words recall.gross.sugar

Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 4.96 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

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The Wick Country Park
An Easy Walk With Grasslands With A Huge Lake In The Middle. The Lake Is Used For Fishing So May Be More Difficult For A Swim In Fishing Season But We've Not Found It A Problem Yet!! There Are Easy Trails To Follow And Lots Of Open Spaces For Ball Throwing And Running Around. It's A Great Place For An Easy But Fun Walk. 41 Tresco Way Wickford Lancashire SS12 9GP 9.74 miles

Location what3words empire.nobody.runner

Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 10.15 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Thrift Wood Nature Reserve
Woodland Area With A Number Of Well Trodden Paths Away From Traffic. Limited Parking At Address Above But More Parking Is Available Nearby With Easy Access To The Nature Reserve. Bicknacre Chelmsford CM3 4HW 12.15 miles Parking Is Available For One Or Two Vehicles Along Main Road, However Vehicle Access Is Possible With Space To Park All Year Round Via Bridleway Opposite The Drunken Dragon Restaurant.

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Weather Forecast

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