Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets
Beach shower
Kiosks
Shops and cafes

Activities

Children’s climbing frame
Amusements
Museum
Seasonal entertainments

Nature and Wildlife

Stroll along the promenade to the pier and explore the town.

Parking

pay parking

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Yes

Dogs

Dog restrictions apply.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Southend on Sea
County: Southend-on-Sea
Latitude/Longitude: 51.5324, 0.713735
Postcode: SS1 1EE
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

At the centre of Southend.

Public Transport

Near to Southend train station.

Nearest Railway Stations

Southend Victoria (Less than a mile away)
Southend Central (Less than a mile away)
Southend East (About a mile away)
Westcliff (About a mile away)
Prittlewell (About a mile and a half away)

Tourist Information

http://www.southend.gov.uk/ Visitor Information Centre Western Esplanade Southend Pier Southend-on-Sea Essex SS1 1EE Tel. 01702 215620 Fax. 01702 611889

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Southend on Sea