outhend-on-Sea is a popular seaside town, and there are so many things to see and do. Home to the longest pleasure pier in the world, Southend is more than just your average seaside town. With alluring beaches, fun arcades and many restaurants and other sources of entertainment, there’s something for everyone of all ages in this town.
As well as having a brilliant selection of local schools, Southend is also home to two grammar schools (Southend High School for Boys & Girls). There are many spacious parks, including Priory Park, and the Southend Cliffs are a thing of wonder – with lush greenery and flowers.
The local town is a buzz with shops, cinemas and many brilliant restaurants too. Just a few minutes on the train from the picturesque Old Leigh, there is something for everyone in Southend. There’s even a theme park too – Adventure Island!
The top-rated restaurant on TripAdvisor for Southend is the Sandbank Restaurant, home to gorgeous European cuisine. With two wondrous theatres, the Cliffs Pavilion and the Palace Theatre (rated top for attractions in Southend) there is always something to entertain. Southend is a hub of culture and is an ideal town for those that crave the seaside lifestyle and work in the city. Southend has two train links that arrive in Central London in under an hour!
So, if you’re looking to live by the sea and want plenty of things to do, find your home and then use Zing to find your mortgage! Our Southend mortgage brokers are on hand to help you through your application, providing you with the means to secure the right mortgage to buy your new home.
Contact our mortgage brokers in Southend today, and see what we can do for you.
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Driving from Southend to London takes around an hour and a half. By train it takes around 50minutes on the c2c line to Fenchurch Street and an hour and 5 minutes on Greater Anglia rail to Liverpool Street.
Both Greater Anglia and c2c are train lines in Southend.
The closest airport to Southend is London Southend Airport (2.5miles). London City (28.5miles) and London Stansted (31.6miles) are both within 32miles.
There are many places to park in Southend centre and the surrounding areas. Southend Councils website has more information on parking and permits, here.
There are two shopping centres in Southend – the Royals and the Victoria.
Yes, Southend high street has a selection of shops, restaurants and bars.
Greenways and Temple Sutton are two primary schools in Southend-on-Sea.
St. Bernard’s, Southend High School for Girls and Southend High School for Boys are all schools within Southend’s district.
One campus of the University of Essex is located in Southend.
Yes, one of the main parks is Priory Park.
Yes, Southend United is the local football team.
Southend dates back as far as the late 18th century.
Southend has the longest pleasure pier in the world as well as being a popular seaside resort during the early and mid 20th century.
Phil Jupitus, Helen Mirren and Hannah & Kara Tointon are just some of the many famous people from Southend-on-Sea.
Il Pescatore, Route5 and Legend Deli are some highly recommended restaurants in Southend.
Southend is located in the south east of Essex, close to where the Thames meets the North Sea.
Southend University Hospital is the closest.
Southend Council.
Southend has one cinema on its high street – ODEON Southend.
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