Southend-on-Sea

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A sign with the text 'Welcome to the end of Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world. Trains depart here every 30 minutes. At 1/4 past and 1/4 to the hour.'
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Where to stay in Southend-on-Sea

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Thorpe Bay

Travelers like the beaches in Thorpe Bay, and Thorpe Bay Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Seven Hotel

Seven Hotel

4 out of 5
5-7 Clifton Terrace Southend-on-Sea England
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Holiday Inn Southend by IHG

Holiday Inn Southend by IHG

4 out of 5
77 Eastwoodbury Crescent Southend-on-Sea England
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
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Camelia Hotel

Camelia Hotel

3 out of 5
178 Eastern Esplanade Southend-on-Sea England
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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Staycations Maldon Suites

Staycations Maldon Suites

4 out of 5
The Kings Head Centre Maldon England
Stay at this aparthotel in Maldon. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Thomas Plume's Library and Maldon Combined ...
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The Lower Bell

The Lower Bell

3 out of 5
201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford England
Stay at this apartment in Aylesford. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and Kent ...
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Luxury Pod-sleeps 2-hot Tub-pets-garden

Luxury Pod-sleeps 2-hot Tub-pets-garden

3 out of 5
Sheerness England
Stay at this vacation home in Sheerness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Elmley National Nature ...
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Stay near popular Southend-on-Sea attractions

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Southend Pier

8.6/10 (220 reviews)
Southend Pier is just one of the places to see in Southend-on-Sea, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
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Things to do

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

$21
per adult
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
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Cities near Southend-on-Sea

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Westcliff-on-Sea

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Rochford

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Hockley

A beach with boats, a curved walkway, and a cloudy sky.

Leigh-on-Sea