Seaside attractions Southend-on-Sea Essex

With seven glorious miles of seafront, the longest pleasure pier on the planet and a number of exciting occasions and festivals all seasons, it's no surprise Southend-on-Ocean leaves site visitors smiling again and again.

Here you will find all of the traditional seaside pleasures in addition to exhilarating watersports, amusement park thrills, top shopping, thriving arts and culture, dazzling evening-existence along with a feast of sea food. Select from a lot more than 300 great eateries, and quality accommodation from luxury hotels to guest houses and mattress & breakfast.

All just an hour's train ride from London, and simple to achieve by rail, road or air.


Adventure Island
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Adventure Island
Adventure Island Fun Park is situated on Southend-on-Sea’s famous seafront. You can’t miss us as we are the big Fun Park that has the worlds longest pleasure pier running through it! Free admission to the park – you only ‘Pay-if-you-Play’ with our fantastic value 'All Day Ride Bands' starting from £7 Most theme...
CJ's Bowling
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CJ's Bowling
Bring the kids down to CJ’s after school for some bowling/food and drink and let them unwind before going home. For the under 16's 1 Game of Bowling, Kids meal & a 200ml Fruit Shoot Only - £4.80    2 Games of Bowling, Kids meal & a 200ml Fruit Shoot  Only - £5.80 The After School offer is not...
Kid's Kingdom Indoor Adventure Play Centre - Southend-On-Sea
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Kid's Kingdom Indoor Adventure Play Centre - Southend-On-Sea
Kids Kingdom (Southend) is situated at the seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea Essex and is a family owned and controlled company that was incorporated in January 2001. All Directors have hands on in the daily running and organising of the companies activities. We start with our pre-school area open to the children and their parents/guardians who...
Marsh Farm Country Park & Fort Fun
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Marsh Farm Country Park & Fort Fun
Marsh Farm Country Park is owned and managed by Essex County Council where children can meet the animals and use the indoor / outdoor adventure play areas. It provides an enjoyable and educational day out for all the family and meet and pet farm animals in the Pet Barn where guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets rats, and other animals or just go for a...
Rayleigh Megazone and Rayleigh MegaPlay
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Rayleigh Megazone and Rayleigh MegaPlay
Available after school on Monday, Friday or at the weekend for 7-11 years with 60-minutes of play in the fantasy castle of Rayleigh Mega Play. Get ready to ride the drop and astra slides, to battle it out with your friends on the zone cannons and climb the traversing walls. If this is not enough excitement, as your play session ends it's followed...
Sealife Adventure - Southend on Sea
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Sealife Adventure - Southend on Sea
Sea Life Adventure is the south east’s premier aquatic attraction with over 40 unique displays featuring sea life from all over the world. Along with the incorporated Three Shells cafe, it’s a great visit for the whole family any time of year. There's something for everyone at Sealife Adventure. Guided talks about the ...
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
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South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
The friendly staff at the South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre invite you to try out the excellent sporting facilities on offer. Located in the heart of the town centre, we are easily accessible to all users, whether you live locally or within the surrounding area. Great for keeping fit, activities for all ages. [Jamie Young - Essex]