Location: Southend-on-Sea
Top Things to do in Southend-on-Sea
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Southend-on-Sea, England
Southend-on-Sea (/ˈsaʊθɛnd ɒn ˈsiː/ ( listen)), commonly referred to as simply Southend, is a town and wider unitary authority area with borough status in southeastern Essex, England. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. It is home to the longest leisure pier in the world, Southend Pier. London Southend Airport is located 1.5 NM (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) north of the town centre.
Restaurants in Southend-on-Sea
1. Made by you Pottery
2. Argosy Toys
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 749trishw - Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Great independent local toy shop, plenty of choice and value for money. Much prefer this to big department stores and it's supporting the local area.
3. Escape Live Southend - Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,174 reviews
Escape Live is an Escape Game for groups of 2-6 people located in Southend-On-Sea, the heart of Essex. You have 60 minutes to complete a mountain of puzzles and mysteries. The aim is simple, get out before it's too late. Proud to rated by TripAdvisor as the No.1 Fun Thing to Do in Essex.
Reviewed By Sylvia44500 - London, United Kingdom
Amber our game master was friendly and professional the game props and clues were great in the pirate room we escaped with 8mins to spare and had lots of fun kids and grown up all had their input we loved it and will be back! Thank you!
4. Hide and Shriek
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 143 reviews
Hide and Shriek is one of the UK's Scariest Attractions and Essex's No. 1 Scare Attraction - featuring a variety of Live Action Scare Experiences throughout the year! Brand New for 2017 - The Séance, discover Southend's Dark Paranormal History in an experience that combines 18th Century Techniques with Theme Park Technology. This is an encounter, that will seem all too real, testing your senses and bravery...
5. The Jazz Centre UK
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Opened in February 2016 and now registered as a Charity (CEO:1167421) ‘The Jazz Centre (UK)’ celebrates the music’s heritage, art and memorabilia and actively supports and promotes contemporary performance and education. Its current site in the Beecroft Art Gallery in Southend’s Victoria Avenue includes a performance space, a research centre, media room, heritage room and a cinema/lecture theatre.
Reviewed By JoJoEssex_UK - Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
We are so very lucky to have such a treasure in Southend. There is so much to see at The JazzCentreUK and live jazz by brilliant and talented jazz musicians on Saturday afternoons,there are workshops for young budding musicians and during the week films, and jazz music, sale of vinyls, there are many collections and memorabilia from some of the greats.. Satchmo, Humphrey Littleton, Johnny Dankworth and many more fascinating exhibits. Pop in any day except Sunday and Monday and check it out and pick up the program of what goes on there.
6. Adonia Hammam Spa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Our Hammam Spa is based on authentic Moroccan traditions and offers a fusion of ancient therapies and contemporary holistic treatments for both him and her. Your experience begins when you enter our fabulous consultation and changing area. Then, depending on your chosen therapy, you visit the Hammam steam room or the treatment areas. You will have entered a place of tranquility and relaxation.
Reviewed By Amzvics1
Beautiful chiled experience! I had the full body massage which lasted over an hour and it was fantastic! The massuse talks through all the oils and the pressure before she starts and discussing any areas of concern. It was simply lovely and I would hesitate to go back. In fact I'm thinking of having a facial next time! Thank you
7. Craftwerk Beers
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Bex159 - Essex, United Kingdom
Last night we had a pizza and beer delivery. Piping hot delicious garlic mushroom pizzas with a side of coleslaw and a couple of pints of Big Wave. It was truly delicious - best pizza I’ve had in a very long time! The sweets were a lovely added bonus with the delivery! Excellent value - wish we could order one every day!! Thanks for making us so happy (and well fed!) in what is a very strange and difficult time. You are certainly making the best out of a bad situation Thanks again - can’t recommend highly enough
8. Palace Theatre
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4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By briant438 - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
What a rare treasure for southendians! a beautiful old building that hasn't been pulled down or derelict! A good rake ensures all have a good view of the stage, and with a good range of amateur and professional productions and even a small studio for more specialist productions, there is over a course of time something for everyone. It is always a joy to visit and feel part of its history, long may it continue.
9. Leigh Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By roys288 - Romford, United Kingdom
Free museum (leave a contribution on leaving) which gives you a good idea how people used to live in the good old days. Certainly worth a visit if you're in the area.
10. Leigh Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Leigh Library is a community hub in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea, in a beautiful listed building. Whether you wish to loan books, DVDs, or CDs - or simply find a quiet nook to read in, Leigh Library will provide you a warm welcome. Behind the Library are Leigh Library Gardens, a peaceful haven of green - which even has a secret slide!
