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Things to Do in Southend-on-Sea in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated June, 2025) | Trip.com
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What to Do
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Adventure Island
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"Amusement parks"
Cliffs Pavilion Theatre
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"Performances"
The British Museum
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"Museums"
Westminster Abbey
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Buckingham Palace
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"Historic buildings"
London Eye
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Tower Bridge
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Southend Pier
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Sealife Adventure
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Southend Pier and Railway
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"Historic buildings"
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Southend-on-Sea, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Holiday Inn Basildon
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/5
135 Reviews
Park Inn Palace, Southend on Sea
3.7
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112 Reviews
Seven Hotel
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110 Reviews
Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)
4.0
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122 Reviews
Holiday Inn Southend
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127 Reviews
The New Chichester Hotel
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31 Reviews
B&B Downham Hall
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76 Reviews
Oyster Fleet Hotel
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99 Reviews
The Ship Inn
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79 Reviews
The Shurland Hotel Gym Spa
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45 Reviews
The Horseshoe & Castle
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20 Reviews
Ilfracombe House Hotel - Near Cliffs Pavilion
4.4
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81 Reviews
What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Southend-on-Sea dishes and foodie spots.
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Toby Carvery Southend
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Avg. GBP7/person
"Bars/Bistros"
1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
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2 Reviews
Avg. GBP43/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Thorpe Bay
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18 Reviews
Avg. GBP7/person
"Western-style"
Alex Southend On Sea
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"Western-style"
Afternoon Tea at Sands By The Sea
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Loyal toast
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"Bars/Bistros"
Slug & Lettuce - Southend
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Avg. GBP18/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Pieno Lleno
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104 Reviews
Avg. GBP11/person
"Latin American"
Sands by the Sea
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"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Harvester - Shorehouse
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Avg. GBP125/person
"Western-style"
The Hamlet Court
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"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
Il Pescatore
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47 Reviews
"Barbeque"
"Open Late"
Southend-on-Sea Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Parks
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Paul Karslake Fine Art
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Escape Live Southend - Escape Rooms
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Escape Southend
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Highlands Methodist Church
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Leigh Cliffs East
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Leigh on Sea Brewery
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East Beach Events
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The Shrubbery
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The Ark
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Westcliff Baptist Church
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Leigh Marshes
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St. Mary's Parish Church Prittlewell
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Ban Thai Massage and Spa
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Clarence Road Baptist Church
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Chalkwell Park
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Adventure Golf
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Saint Aidan’s Parish Church of England
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Chalkwell Beach
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Eastwood Baptist Church
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70 The Broadway
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South Shoebury Hall
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Big Event Drapery
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Belfairs Woods Vardon Drive Entrance
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Boots And Laces Training Ground
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Gunners Park
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Southend Pier
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Southend Christian Fellowship
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Thorpe Hall Golf Club
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1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
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Toby Carvery Southend
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Loyal toast
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Alex Southend On Sea
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Afternoon Tea at Sands By The Sea
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Pieno Lleno
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Slug & Lettuce - Southend
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Sands by the Sea
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Harvester - Shorehouse
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The Hamlet Court
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The Oak Tree Vegan Restaurant
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Baboush
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Mangetout
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Il Pescatore
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Bella Italia - Southend on Sea
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Bobby Jo's Diner
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Salisbury CAFE
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Barlow and Fields
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SoPa Thai
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Il Palazzo
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Seasonings Indian Restaurant
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Leigh Tandoori
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Shagor
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Noo Noodles
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The Temple Cafe
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La Pizzeria
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New Indya
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A must-stay hotel in Basildon for a luxurious experience
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A tranquil haven in the city, enjoy international quality and convenient service
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Southend-on-Sea, British seaside, enjoy the romantic ocean style.
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Southend-on-Sea: A vibrant city on the coast.
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