Anna’s Guidebook for Southend-on-Sea and Area
Food Scene
Lovely converted building in Westcliff, about 15-20 mins stroll or park in street, but it gets busy!
Great food, specialises in fish, great fish and chips, lobster and catch of the day, grills, cocktails and their own home made gelato sundaes.
Garden over looking the estuary with flame tables.
Booking recommended via Website www.oyster creek.co
FSG Covid19 cert of compliance.
Great food, lovely old building, fantastic Estuary Views and outdoor seating !
Www.oystercreek.co FB - Oyster Creek Kitchen
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oyster Creek Kitchen
6 Western EsplanadeGreat food, lovely old building, fantastic Estuary Views and outdoor seating !
Www.oystercreek.co FB - Oyster Creek Kitchen
Great for quick dining and fantastic ice cream Sundaes, good for well behaved children. Good for morning coffee, breakfast and lunch. Open 7 days a week
Tomassi's
9 High StGreat for quick dining and fantastic ice cream Sundaes, good for well behaved children. Good for morning coffee, breakfast and lunch. Open 7 days a week
The Three Shells
Western EsplanadeWhen the tide’s out there is water here in our lagoon, great for families
Sightseeing
A visit to Southend would not be complete with a visit to our Pier, the longest pleasure Pier in the world, chose good weather for a walk as currently train not operating.
Southend Pier
Southend Pier
A visit to Southend would not be complete with a visit to our Pier, the longest pleasure Pier in the world, chose good weather for a walk as currently train not operating.
Western Esplanade
Western EsplanadeJust under an hour from Southend Central to Fenchurch Street with very regular trains and cheap tickets after 9.30 am, there’s no reason not take in London!
697 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
London
Just under an hour from Southend Central to Fenchurch Street with very regular trains and cheap tickets after 9.30 am, there’s no reason not take in London!
Arts & Culture
Currently Closed
Interesting venue for displays and exhibitions. Large outdoor cinema screen.
Southend Central Library at The Forum
Elmer AvenueInteresting venue for displays and exhibitions. Large outdoor cinema screen.
Central Museum
Victoria AvenueGreat new Saxon exhibition.
Getting Around
Southend Central station
Clifftown RoadTrain to London
Old Leigh, home to our cockling fleet some great pubs, seafood stalls and interest shops
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leigh-on-Sea
Old Leigh, home to our cockling fleet some great pubs, seafood stalls and interest shops
Entertainment & Activities
Adventure Island
Western EsplanadeIts on your doorstep!
Sea Life Adventure
Eastern EsplanadeJubilee Beach
Marine ParadeGreat Beach plus fountains that the children love.
West of the Pier between Westcliff and Leigh A quieter beach as is Westcliff Beach too, than central Southend, close to beach kiosks and Oyster Creek Kitchen.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chalkwell Beach
West of the Pier between Westcliff and Leigh A quieter beach as is Westcliff Beach too, than central Southend, close to beach kiosks and Oyster Creek Kitchen.
Parks & Nature
Visit the old priory, enjoy the park and listen to music in the old band stand.
Priory Park
Easily access one of the best shopping centres in the UK from either Victoria Station (direct) or Central Station (change at Westham)
1214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdEasily access one of the best shopping centres in the UK from either Victoria Station (direct) or Central Station (change at Westham)