Introducing Southend-on-sea
On the doorstep of London, the seaside resort of Southend certainly has its selling points to the capital’s weekenders: sandy sprawling beaches for one and an absurdly long pier for another. However, it’s also one of the more gaudy and belligerent of England’s summer sun-and-sea destinations, thick with lurid amusements and seedy nightclubs. But if you have a craving for ice cream, fish and chips and salty sea air, it will be well satisfied here.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Where to take my father for a day trip from London ? - not too much walking
by Shuffaluff 01 February 2012
Southend is a seaside (well, sort of) resort, which is quite pleasant, but hardly a destination for this time of year. Not many people…
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RE: UK trip including Olympics August 2012
by patvegas1 29 January 2012
Here's a link to information on Leigh on Sea and Leigh Old Town or 'Old Leigh' http://www.oldleigh.com http://www.leigh-on-sea.com Al…
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RE: Quiet, romantic January weekend - hour or so from Stansted airport!
by battybilly 03 January 2012
Romantic & Essex. They don't really ring as a romantic link to me. I suppose a trip to Southend (see the world's longest pleasure pier)…
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