SOUTH-END-SEA

SOUTH-END-SEA – SMILES ON SEA

I have been to many beach resort, happy to say Southends, is one of the best I have ever met.

I enjoy walking against the breezy wind at the seafront, and to watch the longest pier found in Southends.

Southends, is located on the North bank of the Thames Estuary – is the largest resort in Essex and Londoners' favorite seaside resort.

This seaside town is also located at the warmest and driest part of the country.

It is about an hour by MRT train from central London.

SOUTH-END-SEA TOWNSHIP

 It has a famous pier, the longest in the world, with a railway service along to the pier head over a mile out to sea. The pier measuring at 1.33 miles (2.14 km), was commenced in 1829. At the pier head, experience the stunning views and invigorating fresh air, before heading back to land where the Pier Museum uncovers the attraction's unique history. 

VISITORS TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS AT FRONTAGE OF THE LONGEST PIER (BACKDROP)

Here, one will find the traditional seaside pleasures plus fun park thrills, top shopping a thriving arts scene, dazzling night life and a feast of fabulous food of more than 300 great places to eat.

A large lift offers access to the seafront from the town's shopping centre and theatres.

Obviously, one cannot miss the mile upon mile of seafront to explore. Southend-on Sea is awarded the Blue Flags and Quality Coast Awards – emerging as one of the cleanest stretches of seaside in the United Kingdom.

SOUTH-END-SEA HAS THE CLEANEST STRETCHES OF SEAFRONT

During summer holidays, visitors throng the Three Shell Beach – right in front of the seafront or the Jubilee Beach , Thorpe Bay or Shoebury East Beach. Visitors are seen - building sandcastles, sun bathing, kite surfing, sailing, windsurfing or kayaking.

Choose Westcliff Beach for a stroll at low tide looking at the seals, before cooling off with an ice cream from the legendary Rossi's.

At Bell Wharf in Leigh-on-Sea, visitor will experience entirely different beach experience – sample a taste of Southend-in-Sea with fresh seafood from the famous Cockle Sheds before wandering through historic Old Leigh's cobbled streets.

Apart from beaches, visitor is encouraged to try-out the United Kingdom's No. 1 free admission fun park, at Adventure Island. There is 34 rides for young and old, and 50 attractions.

MY FAVORITE ROLLERCOASTER AT ADVENTURE ISLAND

A world of fishy wonder awaits visitor at the Sea-Life Adventure – come close to tropical sharks, stingrays. Lionfish, morays and more in over 40 unique displays and talks.

The Kursal has been an iconic attraction in Southend's history since the building was completed in 1901. Beneath the Kursal's Dome, one can find the 30-lane bowling alley, sports bar, pool tables and amusements, and casino.

JANUARY 12, 2012