Southend Childrens Attractions

Sea Life Adventure Aquarium ...Eastern Esplanade, Southend

Fun packed for the kids see 40 unique displays of sea life from all over the world. Tropical Sharks, Rays, Crabs and Starfish to name just a few . Open daily from 10 am till 5 pm off peak and till 8pm during the summer. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Snacks, soft drinks, tea and coffees served in the Three Shells cafe .... gift shop and play area. Southend Beach 1 minute away.

Southend Pier

Southend Pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world 1.33 miles long. Built in 1830, Southend Pier has weathered the test of time, going though fires, numerous boat crashes and two World Wars. Entrance to Southend Pier is from The Royals end of Southend High Street. The pier is ideal for a good brisk walk. Alternatively, trains leave the shore end every hour and half hour. At the cafe at the end of Southend Pier you can refresh yourself for your return back to shore . !

Southend Pier offers special trips though out the year..., such as ghost trains, Santa on the pier, and in the summer Tall ships are moored at the end of the pier. For more information call 01702 215000.

Southend Pier is open all year round, weather permitting, excluding Christmas and Boxing Day. The pier is lit up at night and you can enjoy views of the pier and beach from the Hotel.

The Kursaal, Southend

The Kuraal, on Eastern Esplanade Southend, was once the largest pleasure park in the south of England. In its hey day in the 50’s and 60’s, thousands of day tippers came to visit Southend and would enjoy the many attractions of the Kursaal.

Now you can enjoy Bowling, and other activities and light refreshments. The Kursaal is open all year round, closed Christmas Day.

Adventure Island, Southend

Adventure Island is the UK’s No 1 Free Admission Fun Park. It is open weekends and school holidays during the winter. In summer opening times are11 am till 10 pm .Half price wristbands are available from 6pm onwards.

Adventure Island has adventure rides to suit all ages, whether very young or older. Rage is the biggest and the best roller coaster and for the very brave there is the never to be forgotten Haunted Manson. As well as modern rides Adventure Island retains some attractions from days gone by – such as Helter Skelter and the Crooked House.

The café offers ice creams and candy floss, so all the fun of the fair is on your doorstep, just over the road from the Gleneagles Hotel.

Southend’s Award Winning Beaches

Southend can offer you award winning beaches and attractions. With its long sea front and easy pace, Southend remains very nostalgic, making it one of Britain’s well loved seaside resorts.

For further information on Southend’s numerous attractions please see the websites listed on the Attractions page.

For mums and dads and other adult visitors, on the Out And About page we have listed a selection of very pleasant pubs and eateries for you to visit, all within a few minutes walk of the Gleneagles Hotel.

For evening entertainment, you may also be interested in the Southend Music Scene page.

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