In this page we'll offer you as much information as we can about where to stay, where to go, what to see and what to visit in Southend-on-Sea
Whether you're for a day out, a short weekend break or a family trip, Southend has everything to offer for you. Please go through the page to find out more.
Adventure IslandWestern Esplanade,01702 468023. Biggest"Fun Park" in South East with over 40 attractions.
Southend Pier Western Esplanade, 01702 215620 Southend's famous landmark the longest pleasure pier in the world
Kids Kingdom -
Garon Park,01702 462747 Include: Monster Jelly Mountain, Demon Drop Slide and Twister Tube
Southend Museum Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6EW
Tel: 01702 434449
SPECIAL EVENTS IN SOUTHEND
Check the full list of special events for 2009 in Southend on Sea. Main events: Southend Airshow, Southend Classic Car Run and Southend Carnivals.
23-25 June Leigh Folk Festival The largest folk festival in Essex 01702 477592
24 June Royal Philarmonic Orchestra Concert Priory Park Southend on Sea
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JULY
London to Southend Car Run Western Esplanade, Southend Seafront, Sunday 23rd July 12.00 noon to 5.00pm
01268 752548
July London to Southend Bike Ride Finish at Priory Park Sunday 9th July 12.00noon to 5.00pm 08707558519
29-30 July Southend's 5th Jazz Festival Southend Pier Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July 12.00noon onwards Enjoy a swinging lunchtime of Jazz over the Thames Estuary on Southend Pier. Normal Pier admissions apply. 01702 215620
AUGUST
2-6 August
Southend Cricket Festival
Garon Park Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre. 01245 252420
11-19 August Southend Carnival Week
Southend Seafront Various venues around Southend. All week the Carnival Fair will be in Chalkwell Park with rides and games for all the family. 01702215120
19 August The Southend Illuminated Carnival Procession With the Seafront Illuminations Switch-on and Fireworks Spectacular Starts approx. 7.45pm. Illuminations switch-on and fireworks at approx. 8.45pm. 01702 618747
26-27-28 August Southend Garden Show Around 100 stands selling a variety of garden equipment, furniture and plants. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day. Tickets 01702 549623
NOVEMBER
Southend Christmas Spectacular and Lights 01702215120