Southend-on-Sea
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By car
Southend is well served by roads, with two junctions off the London-Orbital motorway, the M25. The A127 (junction 29) and A13 (junction 30) both go direct to the town centre. The A127 is more free-flowing road however gets busy on summer weekends when many day-trippers head to the seaside.
By train
Southend has two railway stations, both near the main shopping area, Southend Victoria and Southend Central. Southend Victoria is located at the north end of the town (away from the Sea) and is served by trains from London Liverpool Street, run by National Express East Anglia. Trains run to and from London every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday and half-hourly on Sundays. Southend Central is in the heart of the town centre and is served by trains from London Fenchurch Street, run by c2c Railways. Trains run every 15 minutes on Monday to Saturday and half-hourly on Sundays. There is an additional station, Southend East; however this serves the suburb of Southchurch and is not located near the town centre.
By plane
In the Summer from May to September, Flybe provide Saturday flights from Jersey to Southend Airport.
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Southend Pier
Southend Sea Front (End of the high-street), Open all year round. At 1 1/3 miles (2158 metres) long it is the longest pleasure pier in the world. Although damaged a couple of times during its life by boat collisions and fires, the Pier, which has recently undergone a major revamp, can be accessed on foot or by the pier train which will take you to the far end where there is constant deep water, although the waters are tidal. At the "dry end" you can visit the Pier museum.
Pier Fireworks
At southend Pier. Every Saturday night from October (6th Oct 2007) to Guy Fawkes Night (Nov 5th). Last display in 2007 - 10 Nov 2007. Fireworks are lit at the foot of the pier for all to see - they start 8PM.
Sea Life Centre
Eastern Esplanade (opposite the Kursaal), Open 10AM-5 to 7PM M-Su. There is a themed aquarium featuring marine life found all along the Thames Estuary, as well as tropical fish.
The Palace Theatre
London Road, The Palace Theatre is the Cliffs' sister venue and shows alternative arts including plays and musicals.
Westcliff Gardens
Western Esplanade (West of the Pier). Open all year around. The beautiful gardens have won many awards over the years including accolades at the Chelsea Flower Show. It is worth stopping here for lunch or a quiet stroll along the cliff gardens. Free.
January - March
August - November
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