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A traditional family seaside resort with seven miles of seafront, gardens and parks. Nearby is the picturesque 'cockle' fishing village of Leigh-on-Sea. The banks along the coast road are delightful with flower gardens.
In the main part of town there are some interesting buildings and the town is hive of activity in the summer months.
On the Esplanade are some interesting ice cream parlours and of course all the usual amusement centres.
Southend Pier open daily all year except Xmas Day.
The pier was built in 1889 to replace an earlier one and is the longest pier in the world, over 1.33 miles in length it stretches into the Estuary. Well worth the walk to see people fishing for over 25 known types of fish or take a train ride for the return trip. There are many regular boat trips from the pier head cruising to Rochester, the Thames Estuary, Chatham, London, Whitstable, Margate, Clacton and many more.
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- Landmark