Guidebook for Southend-on-Sea
Sightseeing
Take a walk or a train ride along the Longest Pier in the World - 1.25 miles. At the end, visit the LifeBoat Stn or relax and have a drink before returning. A must for visitors to Southend.
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Southend on Sea
Take a walk or a train ride along the Longest Pier in the World - 1.25 miles. At the end, visit the LifeBoat Stn or relax and have a drink before returning. A must for visitors to Southend.
Old Leigh is the local Fishing Village. Sample the sea food, pubs and restaurants in the village or Leigh Broadway.
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Leigh-on-Sea
Old Leigh is the local Fishing Village. Sample the sea food, pubs and restaurants in the village or Leigh Broadway.
Essentials
Sells just about everything a traveller might need, includes a chemist, post office and petrol stn.
Waitrose & Partners Southend on Sea
Eastern AvenueSells just about everything a traveller might need, includes a chemist, post office and petrol stn.
Poets Corner
56 Lonsdale RdVarious shops and a Post Office just a short walk from The Annex.
Sainsbury's Local
535 Southchurch RdSainsburys - Local
Tesco Express
Southchurch AvenueTesco - Local
Lidl
141 Woodgrange DrLidl
Lidl
141 Woodgrange DrLidl
Tesco Express
Southchurch AvenueTesco groceries and Petrol Stn
Everything Else
Easy & quick; 2.5 miles, Less than 10mins by cab, about £9 - Making 'The Annex' a great place to stay, explore Southend and travel to/from the airport.
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Aeropuerto de Londres Southend
Easy & quick; 2.5 miles, Less than 10mins by cab, about £9 - Making 'The Annex' a great place to stay, explore Southend and travel to/from the airport.
University of Essex, Southend
Elmer ApproachSouthchurch Road has a range of restaurants, pubs & shops within easy reach of The Annex. About a 10 min wander.
Southchurch Road
Southchurch RoadSouthchurch Road has a range of restaurants, pubs & shops within easy reach of The Annex. About a 10 min wander.
Food Scene
The Exchange Bar & Kitchen
659 Southchurch RoadA busy pub with good food too - popular with AirBnB Guests.
Chinese restaurant or 'Take Away' the food is good and well priced with a mid-week special price per person.
Mr Ping Restaurant
468 Southchurch RdChinese restaurant or 'Take Away' the food is good and well priced with a mid-week special price per person.
McDonald's
Tollgate WestFood on the move!
Good food, a drink and a great sea view - can be a little pricy.
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Ocean Beach
Eastern EsplanadeGood food, a drink and a great sea view - can be a little pricy.
Part of what is known as 'The Arches' group of Restaurants, an ideal place to eat with a sea view. They do a 'yummy' breakfast :-)
The Captains Table
13 Palmeira AvePart of what is known as 'The Arches' group of Restaurants, an ideal place to eat with a sea view. They do a 'yummy' breakfast :-)
Tomassi's
9 High StShopping and need a good meal ... you can't get better than Tomassi's !
Cafe 709
709 Southchurch RdGreat for a snack, brunch etc
Really good food, takeaway & delivery. Ideal for travellers in need of a late bite to eat.
Halikarnas
269 Hamstel RdReally good food, takeaway & delivery. Ideal for travellers in need of a late bite to eat.
Indian food - not used by us but guests have tried it with good results.
Ruchi Indian cuisine, Southend on sea
708-710 Southchurch RdIndian food - not used by us but guests have tried it with good results.
The Frying Pan
609 Southchurch RdReally good Fish & Chips - Eat in or Takeaway.
The Beach Hut
Kiosk 9 Western EsplanadeGood Food, Sea View, Good Prices - Yummy :-)
Rossi Ice Cream Parlour
14 Western EsplanadeBest Ice Cream in Southend
Private functions, Wedding & Celebrations Venue - Lovely location but a bit out of town; a taxi might be needed :-)
The Lawn
Hall RoadPrivate functions, Wedding & Celebrations Venue - Lovely location but a bit out of town; a taxi might be needed :-)
Nando's
1A Romford RdYummy Food :-)
The Remedy Tea Shop
57 High StLess expensive than some & a good cuppa!
Parks & Nature
A walk along the cliffs or the coast - A good places to stop - 'The Arches' for breakfast/a meal or Rossi's for a fabulous ice-cream.
Westcliff Parade
A walk along the cliffs or the coast - A good places to stop - 'The Arches' for breakfast/a meal or Rossi's for a fabulous ice-cream.
Walk or cycle along the Seafront. Visitors can enjoy the seafront between Shoeburyness (East) through Southend & Westcliff to Old Leigh (West) - relaxing enroute for a drink, a meal or ice-cream :-)
Eastern Esplanade
Walk or cycle along the Seafront. Visitors can enjoy the seafront between Shoeburyness (East) through Southend & Westcliff to Old Leigh (West) - relaxing enroute for a drink, a meal or ice-cream :-)
Walk or cycle along the Seafront. Enjoy the seafront between Shoeburyness - Old Leigh. Relaxing enroute for a drink, a meal (The Arches) or ice-cream (Rossi's)
Western Esplanade
Western EsplanadeWalk or cycle along the Seafront. Enjoy the seafront between Shoeburyness - Old Leigh. Relaxing enroute for a drink, a meal (The Arches) or ice-cream (Rossi's)
Walk or cycle along the Seafront. Visitors can enjoy the seafront between Shoeburyness (East) through Southend & Westcliff to Old Leigh (West) - relaxing enroute for a drink, a meal or ice-cream :-)
Thorpe Esplanade
Thorpe EsplanadeWalk or cycle along the Seafront. Visitors can enjoy the seafront between Shoeburyness (East) through Southend & Westcliff to Old Leigh (West) - relaxing enroute for a drink, a meal or ice-cream :-)
The busy yet popular 'Jubilee Beach' shared space, has a wide beach, amusements & restaurants. Lots for everyone to do.
Marine Parade
Marine ParadeThe busy yet popular 'Jubilee Beach' shared space, has a wide beach, amusements & restaurants. Lots for everyone to do.
Prittlewell Priory
Victoria AvenueArts & Culture
Southend Central Library at The Forum
Elmer AvenueLibrary and other entertainment linked to the University
Shopping
Pier Hill connects Southend High Street to the Jubilee beach and a Pier view. Shopping and Leisure come together!
Pier Hill
Pier HillPier Hill connects Southend High Street to the Jubilee beach and a Pier view. Shopping and Leisure come together!
Boots
801-809 Southchurch RdThe Local Boots Pharmacy